Silver Bells and Cockle shells

I am continuing down the garden path with The Potting-Shed Papers by Charles Elliott. This is a title of which I own two copies. (I blame this on a faulty, meaning non-existent until I moved, inventory system.) Mr. Elliott is an American who moves to Britain and this collection of essays moves between his anecdotal recollections and practical advice. His use of language is superb, though my limited knowledge of Latin flowers made the "Names" essay a bit of work. The book has made me smile and wish again for my little backyard garden. I am inspired to create a little balcony haven though I will have to consult another book or two to see what fares well in this heat.