&quot;7. Whatever is worth growing at all is worth growing well. 

 &quot;II. Study soil and exposure, and cultivate no more space than can be 

 maintained in perfect order. 



&quot;III. Plant thickly; it is easier and more profitable to raise flowers than 

 weeds. 



&quot;IV. Avoid stiffness and exact balancing; garden vases and garden 

 flowers need not necessarily be used in pairs. 



&quot; V. A flower is essentially feminine and demands attention as the price of 

 its smiles. 



&quot; VI. Let there be harmony and beauty oj colour. Magenta in any form is 

 a discord that should never jar. 



&quot; VII. In studying colour effects, do not overlook white as a foil; white is 

 the lens of the garden s eye. 



&quot; VIII. Think twice and then still think before placing a tree, shrub, or 

 plant in position. Think thrice before removing a specimen tree. 



&quot; IX. Grow an abundance of flowers for cutting; the bees and butterflies are 

 not entitled to all the spoils. 



&quot; X. Keep on good terms with your neighbour; you may wish a large garden 

 favour of him, some day. 



&quot; XI. Love a flower in advance and plant something every year. 



&quot; XII. Show me a well-ordered garden and I will show you a genial home&quot; 



GEORGE H. ELL w ANGER. 



