Lake and river stones are placed by water

LAKE AND RIVER STONES. Numerous ornamental stones are used in connection with the lakes, streams, cascades, and artificial torrents of gardens. The following appertain to garden rivers and lakes: � "Mandarin-duck Stones" (fuwo-seki),�a couple of boulders used upon the banks of a lake or stream, and intended to suggest a pair of these sleeping water-fowl, which are referred to in the Chinese classics as models of conjugal fidelity. These stones are also often placed on an island beach. "Water-diverting Stone" (Suigio-seki,)�situated at the mouth of a river to divert the current and add interest and variety to the stream. "Sentinel Stone" (Metsuki-ishi),�fixed on the extreme edge of a river or lake, and named after a class of feudal detectives, on account of its post of outlook. "Angling Stone" (Suicho-seki),�a high stone with a flat top, overhanging a stream, and affording a suitable seat for anglers. "Water-gate Stone" (Suimon-seki),�marking the outlet of a lake. "Falling-water Stone" (Rakusui-seki),�placed in the pool at the bottom of a water-fall, to receive the torrent and break it into spray. "Wave-receiving Stone" (Roju-seki),�laid in the current of a stream or lake to cause an eddy.

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