Preface 



beginner, they will each and all both enjoy and profit 

 by the writings of Miss Gertrude Jekyll, who writes 

 with a practical knowledge gained by experience, 

 and a poetic sympathy with her subjects that makes 

 delightful reading. Moreover, such books as her 

 ' ' Colour Schemes for the Flower Garden ' ' will create 

 for the reader new ideals, new visions of delight, and 

 therefore new pleasures. 



G. D. 



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