Making a Garden 
Man plows and plants and digs and weeds, 
He works with hoe and spade; 
God sends the sun and rain and air, 
And thus a garden’s made. 
He must be proud who tills the soil 
And turns the heavy sod; 
How wonderful a thing to be 
In partnership with God! 
—IDA M. THOMAS 
EN: 
October 1, 1947 
Dear Rose Friends: 
We have had the pleasure of making 
many more rose friends this year and we 
want to thank each and every one of you for 
your many favors to us. If we may be of 
any help to you to grow better roses, we 
shall be happy to have you call on us. 
Cordially, 
CLYDE and RAMONA STOCKING 
