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definite conclusion can be reached as to the value of either of these spray- 

 ing materials. Although the work of the past season seems to have 

 given some definite result as to the value of these materials, no reliance 

 should be placed on them, because of the many conditions surrounding 

 the experiment, such as the weather, severity of the attack of insects or 

 fungi, time of application and general condition of the orchards, all of 

 which will vary from year to year. 



In closing I would say that no matter what spray mixture you are 

 using, spray thoroughly or not at all, and don't get discouraged because 

 the scab got your apple crop this year. Keep the spray machines going, 

 for in that one has to put much of his dependence of getting a good 

 crop. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," and the ap- 

 pearance of any disease on our fruit trees should only stimulate us into 

 more thorough work, rather than discourage us into doing nothing to 

 save the trees and the crop. 



CULTURE IN THE HOME. 



(Mrs. Asa Chandler, Randolph, Mo.) 



"Could ye but bid the hand and pen, 



From the dead years again to come, 

 That once imbued with magic power. 



Wrote words of 'Home Sweet home,' 

 Think you he'd tell of broad estates, 



Of gilded halls and sumptuous fare? 

 Were these the best that life could give, 



Then happiness were rare." 



When Howard Payne composed the song "Home, Sweet Home," the 

 words which convey such depth of feeling, he must have had in his 

 mind's eye the Cultured Home, and if we follow the course of his sweet 

 strain, we find it can be ever so humble, there is no place like home. We 

 believe we can take him as good authority, as his song became so popular 

 seemingly to express the sentiment of the people. It is yet so loved and 

 reverenced. 



Home has a greater depth of meaning than just a dwelling place. 

 "Home is the sacred refuge of our life." It has been so beautifully ex- 

 pressed in these lines : 



' 'Tis where we find a sure retreat. 



Tossed by the storms of life, 

 And from its blessed influence 



Take new courage for the strife." 



"Tell me about home life," said a philosopher, "and I will foretell 

 the destiny of your country. As the families, so the nation of families." 

 Then of what vast importance that the home should be right. 



