IV 
GARDENS AND THEIR MEANING 
There are some, however, to whom I am peculiarly indebted. 
First among these is Dr. Colin A. Scott, to whom I owe 
the Social Education note in the book and whose criticisms 
have been of the greatest value. Dr. David F. Lincoln and 
Dr. George W. Field have put their time and experience at 
my service and have generously reviewed the manuscript. 
Professor Thomas N. Carver of Harvard University, Edward 
M. Forbush, Massachusetts Board of Agriculture, Loring 
Underwood, and John Graham Brooks have been so kind as 
to read critically certain chapters. To Miss Elizabeth Mail- 
man, of the Rice School, Boston, I am deeply grateful for 
her constant cooperation in the practical work with children. 
My acknowledgments would be incomplete without men- 
tion of the Education Committee of the Twentieth Century 
Club, under whose auspices, friendly and financial, probably 
the first real city garden on this side of the water was started, 
and of the Boston School Garden Committee, by means of 
whose stanch support further pioneer work, under the devoted 
leadership of Miss Anne Withington, was made possible. 
My own collection of photographs has been substantially 
increased through the interest of friends. Among those who 
have contributed with great generosity, and whom I wish 
especially to thank, are Miss Elizabeth Hill of Groton, 
and my friends Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Fullerton of Medford, 
Long Island. 
DORA WILLIAMS 
