"/. Whatever is worth growing at all is worth growing well. 

 "II. Study soil and exposure, and cultivate no more space than can be 

 maintained in perfect order. 



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

 weeds. 



"IV. Avoid stiffness and exact balancing; garden vases and garden 

 flowers need not necessarily be used in pairs. 



" V. A flower is essentially feminine and demands attention as the price oj 

 its smiles. 



" VI. Let there be harmony and beauty of colour. Magenta in any form is 

 v discord that should never jar. 



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

 the lens of the garden's eye. 



" VIII. Think twice and then still think before placing a tree, shrub, or 

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



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

 not entitled to all the spoils. 



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

 favour of him, some day. 



" XI. Love a flower in advance and plant something every year. 



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



GEORGE H. ELL w ANGER. 



