"The Book of Town & Window Gardening" by Frances A. Bardswell was a useful resource for people who were interested in gardening but found themselves without the open space of the country. First, explaining the difference between cut flowers and plants purchased to grow, the book goes on to explain what varieties can thrive in town and city landscapes and the surrounding suburban towns. Barsdwell's book allowed men and women around the world the chance to have thriving gardens of their own.