THE AUTHOR'S OWN 

 GARDEN 



First a plant is married to the soil — 

 And a garden world is lioni. 



IN the course of a very active bttsiness career I have 

 found great solace in taking care of my garden, minis- 

 tering to the wants of the trees, shrubs and other plants 

 that compose it, and forgetting my troubles in their tender 

 ministrations to me. A wonderful thing is a garden ! It 

 is in very truth the " balm of hurt minds and tired nature's 

 sweet restorer." The man who has become brain-weary 

 in the never-ending grind of gold-getting can find surcease 

 from all his cares and attain a real renewal of }'outh by 

 working a few minutes a day among his flowers. Every 

 plant speaks a message, from the little Scarlet Runner 

 that comes like a poem of regret from the sad heart of 

 the earth, to the Giant Oak that tells of sturdy strength 

 and mocks at every storm. In such associations a man 

 gathers poise and calm for toils to come and feels a zest 

 for every jest. . Those who love a garden die young — no 

 matter how old they live. 



So much pleasure has come to me from the care of 

 my gardens, both in the city and at my country home, that 

 I append a few pictures illustrating mv hobby, hoping it 

 may inspire others to follow my example and share the 

 joy that has been mine throtigh the cultivation of flowers. 



CHARLES E. GREENING AND HIS BEAUTIFUL GARDEN 



