 | Joseph Breck - 1851 - 346 pagina’s
...downwards rather than upwards. Any great elevation should never be sought in small rockeries. This would be inconsistent with their breadth, and would render them too prominent and artificial. There are many rocky locations in New England, which, with a little study, might be converted into... | |
 | Charles McIntosh - 1853 - 916 pagina’s
...covered with dressed gravel. Any great elevation should never be sought in small rockeries. This would be inconsistent with their breadth, and would render...excavating into a hollow the base from which they spring. * — KEMP on Small Gardens. We have already remarked that rocks should not appear to rise out of the... | |
 | 1874 - 546 pagina’s
...downwards rather than upwards. Any great elevation should never be sought in small rockeries. This would be inconsistent with their breadth, and would render...backed with a broad mass of earth and vegetation. To grow Ferns upon them the shade of trees or some other objects will be indispensable ; but many rock... | |
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Any great elevation should never be sought in small rockeries. This would be inconsistent with their breadth, and would render them too prominent and artificial. They should not be carried higher than the point at which they can be well supported and... 