22 MARCH 1957, Page 26

I used to love my garden

But now my love is dead, • For I found a bachelor's button In Black-Eyed Susan's bed.

The usual prize of six guineas is offered for a four-line epigram of disillusionment with any other hobby.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No. 371,' 99 Gower Street, London, WC1, by April 2. Results on April 12.