Ethel Morton's Enterprise

is a novel likely writ ten in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Mortons and their circle of friends, particularly focusing on Ethel Morton and her cousins, who share a passion for gardens and nature. As the characters plan their gardens and embark on small adventures related to gardening, the nar rative touches on themes of friendship, curiosity, and the joys of nature. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Ethel Morton, nicknamed "Ethel Blue," and her cousins as they enjoy a snowy day, celebrating their January birthdays together. The girls express their desire to create a garden, inspired by discussions and experiences shared among their group. They contemplate planting various flowers, vegetables, and even experiment with seeds and plants sourced from their surroundings. Their conversations are filled with wonder, as they share knowledge about botany and gardening techniques, settingthestageforasummerfilledwithblossomingfriendships and gardening endeavors, calledfromthecolorofhereyesEthel"Blue"todistinguish her from her cousin, also Ethel Morton, whose brown eyes gave her the nicknameofEthel"Brown,"waslookingoutofthewindowatthebig, damp flakes of snow that whirled down as if in a hurry to cover the dull January earth with a gay white carpet. "The giants are surely having a pillow fight this afternoon," she laughed. "In honor of your birthday," returned her cousin. "The snowflakes are really as large as feathers," added Dorothy Smith, an other cousin, who had come over to spend the afternoon. All three cousins had birthdays in January.