In South Amana before the change (pre-1932), people didn't have flower beds. It seemed that everything must have some pratical purpose. Often times, flowers were added as borders to gardens, ledges, and grape trellises. If you visit South Amana today in the spring or summer, this private property has a beautiful array of flora. I often see people taking pictures here. Even though the flowers are not planted in the "old Amana" style, they make a great highlight for pictures to take home!
I have some fond memories of this property as I look back upon my childhood. There was an elderly couple that lived in this house. They also owned the property directly east across highway 220. This couple were among the most vigilant people in town. They had a large garden on the east property. They also had many fruit trees and rasberry rows. As a child, my friends and I would run all over town playing various games. This was one property that I always avoided running through. I just knew that I was being watched by one of the couple! Looking back, it makes me smile thinking of the couple that I once was scared of. Did I say scared? I... wasn't... scared. And to my friends that ran with me..... you'll never get me to admit it!
