18 GARDENING FOE WOMEN 



deal tactfully with tlie men who do the work. The 

 ideal way of carrying out landscape gardening 

 would be to have a staff of permanent workmen, 

 who would accompany the landscape gardener to 

 the various gardens, and carry out her directions. 

 How much more quickly things would often go, 

 if she had her own men to rely upon. As this, 

 however, means capital, it should not be con- 

 sidered here, and stress can only be laid upon 

 the necessity for making orders concise and clear, 

 and studying the characters of the various work- 

 people, so as to succeed in obtaining the largest 

 value possible out of their services. The power of 

 interesting them in their work is a useful adjunct. 

 Often a friendly word, or placing some slight 

 responsibihty upon a workman, will double the 

 amount he tries to do. 



At first it will be difficult to obtain work. Any 

 successful plans that are carried out gratis for 

 friends are sure to lead to further employment, 

 and each good thing achieved will bring other 

 opportunities. Should there still be time on hand, 

 perhaps an architect may be found who is wilHng 

 to secure the help of a well-trained garden designer. 



No fixed rules for obtaining employment can 

 be laid down. Ambition and keen desire to get 

 on will steer best to the right channel for seeking 

 work. Several municipal authorities are willing 



