PREFACE 



TN this little book are given the results of 

 my experience in practical work in the 

 flower garden during the last five years, in 

 caring for the grass and evergreens, arranging 

 flowers to secure constant color effects, raising 

 plants and trees from seeds, and the use of 

 fertilizers most suited to the needs of the 

 various plants and productive of the best 

 results. 



The chapter on the Wild Garden owes its 

 being to the maker of the " Connecticut Gar- 

 den," who has given me frequent opportunities 

 of watching its development, and much of the 

 information contained in the chapter. To him 

 also I am indebted for the beautiful photo- 

 graphs which may serve as an inspiration to 

 those who would find delight in creating a 

 similar garden of native plants and shrubs. 



March, 1911 



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