iv GARDENS AND THEIR MEANING 



There are some, however, to whom I am peculiarly indebted. 

 First among these is Dr. Colin A. Scott, to whom I owe 

 the Social Education note in the book and whose criticisms 

 have been of the greatest value. Dr. David F. Lincoln and 

 Dr. George W. Field have put their time and experience at 

 my service and have generously reviewed the manuscript. 

 Professor Thomas N. Carver of Harvard University, Edward 

 M. Forbush, Massachusetts Board of Agriculture, Loring 

 Underwood, and John Graham Brooks have been so kind as 

 to read critically certain chapters. To Miss Elizabeth Mail- 

 man, of the Rice School, Boston, I am deeply grateful for 

 her constant cooperation in the practical work with children. 



My acknowledgments would be incomplete without men- 

 tion of the Education Committee of the Twentieth Century 

 Club, under whose auspices, friendly and financial, probably 

 the first real city garden on this side of the water was started, 

 and of the Boston School Garden Committee, by means of 

 whose stanch support further pioneer work, under the devoted 

 leadership of Miss Anne Withington, was made possible. 



My own collection of photographs has been substantially 



increased through the interest of friends. Among those who 



have contributed with great generosity, and whom I wish 



especially to thank, are Miss Elizabeth Hill of Groton, 



and my friends Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Fullerton of Medford, 



Long Island. 



DORA WILLIAMS 



