PREFACE 
T his book tells the story of a young girl and her 
brother Joseph, who utilise a triangular strip 
of ground for planting a flower garden. The girl 
loves her roses best, and the boy finds delight In 
working the soil and In tending his hardy plants. 
Together they sow seeds and watch for them to 
sprout; they set out young plants and wait In 
patience until their flowers unfold; they wage war 
with weeds and Insect pests, and, at length, prepare 
to meet the winter. 
These young people learn the habits of birds that 
build nests among the flowers and In the bordering 
coppice where shy wildlings grow. Their life Is 
far from dull. 
Older Inhabitants of the suburb, who have 
beautiful gardens, become Interested In the desire 
of Joseph and his sister to make their home 
attractive, and continually encourage and teach 
them. The garden Is their meeting place of 
work and play and their opportunity for studying 
the out-of-door world, the secrets of which they 
would gladly share with the reader. 
A. L. 
