A Bennington Backyard
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This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
Ray Merriam
PERSONAL CHRONICLE 6 BENNINGTON, VERMONT 2013
This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
First Edition published in 2013 by the Merriam Press First Edition Copyright © 2013 by Ray Merriam Additional material copyright of named contributors Book design by Ray Merriam and Mary Ellen Cortellini All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. WARNING The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Criminal copyright infringement, including infringement without monetary gain, is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by up to five years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000. ISBN 978-1491071809 LCCN 2013913420 Merriam Press #PC6-P This work was designed, produced, and published in the United States of America by the Merriam Press 133 Elm Street Suite 3R Bennington VT 05201-2250 USA E-mail: [email protected] Web site: merriam-press.com The Merriam Press publishes new manuscripts on historical subjects, especially military history and with an emphasis on World War II, as well as reprinting previously published works, including reports, documents, manuals, articles and other materials on historical topics.
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A BENNINGTON BACKYARD This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
Dedicated to Gertrude
Mother – Mentor – Friend A son could not wish for one better. A BENNINGTON BACKYARD This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
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A Bennington Backyard … 4
A BENNINGTON BACKYARD This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
like so many others, yet unique. A BENNINGTON BACKYARD This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
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Greatness starts with a single small step…
sprouting seeds indoors on a bed of warmed sand.
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A BENNINGTON BACKYARD This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
Plants now growing hearty and healthy, ready for hardening off and transplanting outdoors.
A BENNINGTON BACKYARD This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
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Some become hanging gardens … like these petunias.
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A BENNINGTON BACKYARD This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
Ray Merriam
PERSONAL CHRONICLE 6 BENNINGTON, VERMONT 2013
This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
First Edition published in 2013 by the Merriam Press First Edition Copyright © 2013 by Ray Merriam Additional material copyright of named contributors Book design by Ray Merriam and Mary Ellen Cortellini All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. WARNING The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Criminal copyright infringement, including infringement without monetary gain, is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by up to five years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000. ISBN 978-1491071809 LCCN 2013913420 Merriam Press #PC6-P This work was designed, produced, and published in the United States of America by the Merriam Press 133 Elm Street Suite 3R Bennington VT 05201-2250 USA E-mail: [email protected] Web site: merriam-press.com The Merriam Press publishes new manuscripts on historical subjects, especially military history and with an emphasis on World War II, as well as reprinting previously published works, including reports, documents, manuals, articles and other materials on historical topics.
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A BENNINGTON BACKYARD This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
Dedicated to Gertrude
Mother – Mentor – Friend A son could not wish for one better. A BENNINGTON BACKYARD This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
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A Bennington Backyard … 4
A BENNINGTON BACKYARD This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
like so many others, yet unique. A BENNINGTON BACKYARD This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
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Greatness starts with a single small step…
sprouting seeds indoors on a bed of warmed sand.
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A BENNINGTON BACKYARD This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
Plants now growing hearty and healthy, ready for hardening off and transplanting outdoors.
A BENNINGTON BACKYARD This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
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Some become hanging gardens … like these petunias.
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A BENNINGTON BACKYARD This is a PDF file of a Merriam Press book. Many more books and PDFs at merriam-press.com.
