The gift of the Helen Keller autobiography was part of a long trail of recommended books, usually biographies. In memory of Anne Sullivan, Teacher extraordinaire—Who with the word Water, opened to the girl Helen Keller the world of sight and sound through touch. The selection of plantings was made by Helen Keller based on their fragrance, informed by her own strong sense of smell. I imagined Helen Keller standing in this spot at the dedication of the Anne Sullivan Memorial Garden on June 11, 1960. This was a feat of love and perseverance culminating in a degree with honors for Helen Keller.