well, who realize, who see the truth of the 

 magic of nature in our gardens, it somehow 

 seems to me that there is, there can be no ex- 

 cuse for so many of the unfortunate gardens 

 that seem to be appealingly crying out for the 

 care, for the consideration, for the attention, 

 affection and, yes, love that flowers must have 

 to give us so luxuriously of their exceptional 

 beauty, and color and charm of their lovable 

 and comforting and precious grace. Is it not 

 worth while to really take a real interest in 

 our flowers, I mean an interest beyond that of 

 selecting such varieties as appeal to us, and 

 this done, leaving all else to the gardener! 

 Please be assured of this fact that unless you 

 give, and give freely your personal attention 

 and an interested interest to your garden, you 

 need not and cannot and will not receive from 

 the flowers the best they have and can give 

 you. And it is indeed within the herbaceous 

 garden that it is necessary, most essential that 

 the treasures therein receive as much care and 



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