Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., Sejptemhev 1, 1896. 



Honorahle Comrriissioner of Agriculture^ Albany : 



Sir. — The writer hopes that this paper may contain some sugges- 

 tion for the betterment of home grounds in rural communities ; it is 

 therefore submitted for publication under Chapter 437 of the Laws 



of 1896. 



L. H. BAILEY. 



