Perhaps the truth that simplicity gives strength of effect, and 

 that selection and concentration are the two essential principles 

 if the garden is to be rich in flower pictures all the year round, 

 could hardly be better illustrated. 



It only remains for me to express my gratitude to the 

 writers who have kindly contributed valuable articles to my 

 book, also to those who have so courteously allowed me to 

 paint in their gardens, and to Mr Robinson, whose books first 

 fired me with enthusiasm for this form of gardening. 



MARGARET H. WATERFIELD. 



NACKINGTON, CANTERBURY. 



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