Preface 
beginner, they will each and all both enjoy and profit 
by the writings of Miss Gertrude Jekyll, who writes 
with a practical knowledge gained by experience, 
and a poetic sympathy with her subjects that makes 
delightful reading. Moreover, such books as her 
‘“ Colour Schemes for the Flower Garden’’ will create 
for the reader new ideals, new visions of delight, and 
therefore new pleasures. 
G.. D. 
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