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satisfaction than twenty dollars worth of bedding plants. .The former are 
the hardy nurslings of sun and shower, the latter pampered darlings with 
frail constitutions, and almost worthless after coming far through the mail. 
Of all flowers not hybrid I save my own seed, selecting from the finest 
plants and from the first flowers. In this way many kinds come into bloom 
several weeks earlier. To mark them, tie strings to those I wish to save. 
The seed of mignonette drops out of the little seed-pod as soon as ripe. I 
make sacks of thin Swiss-muslin, and draw over the flower stems, tying 
them at the bottom. The seeds drop into these, and in this way I get all I 
want. , 
People often say to me, ‘‘ It is quite a ‘chore’ (I hate that word) to have 
so many flowers; I never have any time.” Time can be found, if you know 
how to manage so that your affairs indoors and outdoors do not clash. And 
it is a positive recreation, however weary from the never-ending routine 
and cooking one has to do so much of in this siete? country, to get out 
among the flowers. 
And if you have no ‘‘penchant” for the endless plaitings, shirring, and 
puffing of the present abominable style of dress, there will be ample time to 
cultivate all the flowers you have room for. 
AMENDMENTS. 
The Committee on Amendments to the Constitution and By- 
laws reported the following additional articles : 
ARTICLE 8. The Society may at any regular annual meeting elect as hon- 
orary members, any person or persons who may have performed valuable 
services for the Society, or upon whom the Society may wish to confer 
special honor. Such memberships shall be held for five years from date of 
election, and shall be entitled to all the privileges of the Society except 
voting. ms 
ARTICLE 9. This Society may at any regular annual meeting, and for 
sufficient services, elect any person or persons as life members of the Soci- 
ety. Such shall enjoy all the privileges of regular members. 
Article 8 was adopted. Article 9 failed by a vote of 5 for and 5 
against. F 
A motion was. made to refer Article 9 back to the same com- 
mittee, with instructions to report some way to | raise reyeupe by 
the sale of memberships. Motion carried. 
Mr. Dart gave notice that a discussion on birds would be pro- 
posed. 
Mr. Pearce mentioned the subject of taxation of nursery stock 
for discussion. 
KEEPING TRANSCENDENTS AND OTHER FRUIT. 
A motion was made to invite Mr. Elliot to describe his method 
of keeping Transcendents so far beyond their season. 
