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I. 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 neces- 

 sarily be used in pairs. 



V. A flower is essentially feminine, and de- 

 mands attention as the price of its smiles. 



VI. Let there be harmony and beauty of 

 color. Magenta in any form is a discord that 

 should never jar. 



VII. In studying color-effects, do not over- 

 look white as a foil ; white is the lens of the 

 garden's eye. 



VIII. Think twice and then still think be- 

 fore placing a tree, shrub, or plant in posi- 

 tion. Think thrice before removing a speci- 

 men tree. 



IX. Grow an abundance of flowers for cut- 

 ting ; the bees and butterflies are not entitled to 

 all the spoils. 



X. Keep on good terms with your neighbor ; 

 you may wish a large garden-favor of him some 

 day. 



