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a strong lemonade, with a lump of ice tinkling in the glass, makes an 

 ideal drink on a hot day. 



A fruit and jelly press is almost a necessity if one makes a large 

 quantity. In fact, we made it in such quantities last season that we used 

 the cider press and found that it worked well. 



The juice must (be heated to 180 degrees and held at that temperature 

 until bottled. Sterilize corks and dip the neck of bottle in melted paraf- 

 fin. 



The number of ways in which apples can be preserved are manifold, 

 but until the other fruits begin to fail they are sometimes neglected. 



The much despised Keifer pear makes a good preserve with three- 

 quarters of a pound of sugar to one pound of fruit, and a few slices of 

 lemon added to each can. 



Quinces and sweet apples can be combined — one-third apples can 

 scarcely be detected — or pears can be substituted for the apples with the 

 same result. 



Fresh fruit salads are now used to a great extent, and combined with 

 nuts and mayonnaise are much relished. 



Though the work of caring for the various fruits is hard, there is 

 still a great satisfaction in being able to have a fine store of delicious jel- 

 lies and jams to add to the variety on the home table, and being able all 

 the year round to eat of the products of one's own garden. There is 

 a fascination about the work that those who never have gathered their 

 own fruits have missed. I have not spoken of dried fruits, but much 

 may be utilized in that way, and often proves a pleasant change from the 

 richer jams and canned fruits. 



BEST TWELVE EVERBLOOMING ROSES. 



(By Henry N. Wild, Sarcoxle, Mo.) 



When we think of a farmer or orchardist devoting his entire time 

 and energy to raising fruit or grain, we feel that there is something 

 omitted from the enjoyment of the family and home circle, and this is 

 generally apparent in the home surroundings. 



Horticultural societies in general exert an influence in encouraging 

 the more liberal planting of roses, shrubs and herbaceous plants. 



What a brightening influence the sight of flowers have. Their mis- 

 sion seems to be to beautify the world and uplift disconsolate, discouraged 

 humanity. Oftentimes there are persons who have become so discour- 

 aged that they seem to value even life very lightly, when the sight of some 

 beautiful flowers will recall memories which arouse their better nature 



