period. Only the be^ and heaviest and firmed 

 bulbs should be purchased, and only clean, 

 unchipped, uncracked pots should be used. 

 ^ ** I have never gotten away from the faith that 

 the real seed of life lies hidden in the seeds, 

 roots and bulbs; that he or she who gives them the 

 chance to germinate, to develop is a benefacTtor to 

 himself and to others. Such things are real things 

 in life. I have grown younger, Wronger, happier 

 with each year of personal conta(5t with flowers 

 and so will you!" 



^ We all know who said that and I would add my 

 humble plea for the flowers to his, the great man 

 who found his Balm of Gilead in watching and 

 loving and tending flowers. 



