This book is for those who in treading the garden path have no thought
of material gain; rather must they give,--from the pocket as they
may,--from the brain much,--and from the heart all,--if they would drink
in full measure this pure joy of living.

"Allons! the road is before us!
It is safe--I have tried it--my own feet
have tried it well--be not detained."
--WALT WHITMAN.




CONTENTS


CHAPTER PAGE

I. THE WAYS OF THE WIND 1

II. THE BOOK OF THE GARDEN, YOU, AND I 7

III. CONCERNING HARDY PLANTS 29

IV. THEIR GARDEN VACATION 48

V. ANNUALS--WORTHY AND UNWORTHY 70

VI. THEIR FORTUNATE ESCAPE 92