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HERBACEOUS GARDEN 
generally. And as they have risen of late 
years to a position of great importance in the 
gardening world, this essay of mine, written 
by an amateur for amateurs, may meet some- 
one’s need. 
I am most grateful to those friends who 
have so kindly sent me pictures of their 
gardens, and to Miss Margaret Water field, 
Miss Forrest, and Mr Mallows for drawings. 
ALICE MARTINEAU. 
