IN THE FRONT YARD. 9 



just before us are the most delightful possibilities. 

 How keen the zest of those who hunt for diamonds, 

 pearls, rubies and other precious gems. There is a 

 kindred delight for those in search of new and rare 

 floral treasures. When Kosenheld gave us Golden 

 Harvest among the paeonies he gave, not a single gem, 

 but one that will grow to cheer a million homes. When 

 Terry gave us his Excelsior, Clara Barton and Victor 

 paeonies it was as if he scattered gems that would grow 

 and cheer and gladden thousands. 



In my own experience I have seen marvels of ^new 

 creations among the phloxes, and seedlings of my 

 own raising far surpass many of our choice importa- 

 tions ; and so with columbines. What delicate rays of 

 beauty are gathered into some of those newer forms. 

 How much awaits us among the paeonies. What sur- 

 prises for myself and the world must come from 

 thirty-five pounds of choicest seed. We have only 

 touched the great empire of beauty which stretches be- 

 fore us. 



