CHAPTER Vn 



DRESS FOR LADY GARDENERS 



The question of clothes is always an important 

 one to tlie feminine mind. It is impossible to lay 

 down any fixed rules as regards the costume best 

 adapted to a lady gardener. Chief considerations 

 are neatness and suitability to the climate. 



It is best to have few clothes, and to have them 

 good. It should be remembered that lady gar- 

 deners usually must brush their skirts, and possibly 

 have to clean their own boots. A small cottage 

 does not afiord much space, so nothing should 

 be bought which is not absolutely necessary. 



Underclothing, — Wool should be worn next to 

 the skin, both in winter and summer, and the 

 weight of clothes varied according to the weather. 

 A plain fitting flannel belt to cover the waist and 

 abdomen is advisable. This is worn next the 

 skin, whether the usual underwear be merino or 

 not. Knickerbockers, and not petticoats, should be 

 worn. For winter wear, ready-made blue or black 

 stockinette ones are best. Cheap ready-made 



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