Tictures That Hang On Memory's Wall' Mark Shepard Family Mark Shepard, George, Mrs. Shepard, Fern. Earl, Alvin, Ora, Edith, Edwin, circa 1893 Tictures That Hang On Memory's Wair 'How dear to my heart are the scenes of my childhood. When fond recollection presents them to view". H. Fern Shepard ST. LOUIS, 1965 977. 3^8 rn. Hi^i, ^c^yv Opening a door to the "Room of Memories" we found a retreat in which to tarry while in retrospect we again enjoyed the pleasures and experiences of childhood. There is no chronological sequence to the several eras we have endeavored to bring into focus, nor is this in any sense a Biography or a Family History. Our Garden Through the years I came to realize that the passion for flowers that possessed me from eadiest childhood must surely have been ''born in me". I watched eagerly for the blossoms on each plant, shrub and tree that grew in our yard and walked blocks to search out flowers in other gardens. I harbored a mania to gather armsful of flowers - basketsful - big bouquets. Edith purchased flower seed for me and helped me to plant it. The first real success was a row of sweet