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In the Garden of Don'ts

Dear Louise Shelton,

 Who are you? I know that you wrote a book in 1906 called The Seasons in a Flower Garden: A Handbook of Information and Instructions for the Amateur.

I know that you likely gardened and lived in New Hampshire.

I know that you once had a little spaniel named Idol, who for twelve years was your shadow in your garden, because you dedicated your book to him.

Perhaps you