The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-23
DOLLY AND | FAIL ANONYMOUSLY
IN ATTEMPT TO MAKE
CITY GARDEN.

Dolly and I have read recently that
charming book elizabeth and Her Ger
man Garden" When we commenced 1t
we were contented and happy women.
but after a single perusal our whole
lives became embittered because we had
no garden.
what is life without a red gera-
niumT' asked Dolly mournfully.
And what. indeed7" echoed.
It was two days after the interesting
convrsation reported above that Dolly
had an idea. It was bought so sctn-
tillant with brilliancy that it caused ms
TO catch my breath.
why not have q garden?' demanded
Dolly. why not grow sweet peas and
rasturtiums and"
Orchids" I suggested when she
paused for thought
Peoples" said Dolly Indignantly,
without noticing my interruption. FOR
ourselves
/ regarded my friend more in sorrow
than in anger. II was pitiful TO see this
weakening OF a gigantic intellect. !
have been told hat one must have
earth in order 10 grow things said
TO her slowly. so that she could take IN
my words. ''Sawdust, however, plenUi-
/ fUl, am told, viii not do TanbarlS
makes but a poor substitute They used
/
| entitled TO SIX feet Of earth, but thai
| was before cremation became popular.
| Where are you going 70 plant your
| There are several patches Of ground
/ in the back yard" said Dolly, u1dis-
mayed. Il have long been an advocate
! for the city beautiful Senttmentally .
! now will become so practically
said no n ore. for Dorothea has these
! attacks OF energy every now and then,
when the best thing 70 DO is 10 stand
| out from under; but The next day was
! awakened to a recollection Of her re-
mark bv fnding the man with TIE hoe
\ in our O-by-fOur back yard Wnere
| even Edwin Markham never conten-
plated mis- appearance.
Had a Sense of Humor.
The man with the hoe was trying 70
! find some place between the bricks TO
use his implement He seemed 10 be a
person with a sense OF hunor, for lOoF-
ing down upon him from an upstairs
/ window 7 saw him smile several times
as he regarded the scene Of his opera
/ tons
went down where he was half
| hour later and found him resting on
his hoe and painting.
This certainly is curious ground, -
| he said without waiting for an intro
/ duction. Il believe this yard was ce-
| mented all over onct. cause II seems
likes soon as 1 get down a little way
| 1 strike sUmp'n hard
/ Does it impress you as soil that will
| produce a large crop OF blOssomsF' !
! asked carelessly.
! ct does not he returned emphati-
| caIIv. and seeing that he wished to be
| LETT alone so that ne could swear the
| next time he struck the cement, turn
| ed and left him.
Dolly came in an hour after the man
had gone leaving our erstwhile smooth
| back yard in little ridges that looked
IKE Marcel waves, flushed and excited
| In her hands she carried number OF
T bought them" she cried. IT have
| enough seeds and things to make the
! garden perfectly Ovely. Gracious.
hone I haven't lost tho hop-vine '-and
she began to search her possessions
with a energy
/ a.Hop-vine?'' I queried family.
Yes. am told IT grows freely ana Is
most decorative. The catalogue says
its dark green leaves and light green
blossoms will make any city garden
| charming.
Where will you put it?' I asked
catching fire from her enthusiasm
Come out and let US choose q place,
cried Dolly, and so we went out TO-