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of all, Avhctlicr arranged in wreaths or bouqiiets for the frame. Very much, 

 however, depends on the skill and judgment of the manufacturer, and the taste 

 with which colors are contrasted. Sometimes a charm is added by the skilful 

 use of moss in tilling the interstices. 



Every novelty which brings flowers and leaves nearer to its, domesticates 

 them as it were, is a blessing. Lovers of nature will welcome this charming 

 fancy work of flowers, which, it is to be hoped, will supersede the enoiTuities in 

 worsted monsters, all angles, when curved lines only are the lines of beauty. 

 It afi"ords pleasant means of beguiling leisure hours, and is a source of gratifi- 

 cation while in progress, as from it spring many tasteful additions to the parlor 

 ornaments, and graceful and valuable gifts or tokens of afiection. 



The French, though they do not love their homes, as is the general belief, as 

 well as the English or Amei'icans, are yet very fond of flowers, and indulge 

 their love for them to a degree of which we have no conception. They have 

 balconies and terraces near the roofs of their houses, covered with flowers and 

 foliage, and often furnished with great taste. Some have young trees of lime, 

 maple, and elm, six or seven feet high, with wide-spreading branches, which 

 afford as much shade as is wanted. There is also what is called a hcrce.au at 

 one end, neatly trellised over and covered with vines, in which there is a divan. 

 This is a perfect screen when the sitter is in the open air, and as private as 

 within doors. Sometimes a window is left, and a curtain to drop as required. 

 An aviary may occupy one end, uniting the charms of song and fragrance. 



To prevent littering the interior of the house by frequent carrying out and 

 in of plants requiring fresh soil, or other attentions, a quantity of soil, with pots, 

 sticks, trowels, and scissors are kept in a cupboard-like box under a seat. 



In our large cities where gardens are rare, and, in many instances, impossi- 

 ble, such examples might be followed with a harmonizing influence. 



THE MANUFACTURE OF CHEESE 



STAPLE ARTICLE OF EXPORT. 



BY S. L. GOODALE, SEORETARV OF MAIXE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



The importance of the dairy as a branch of iiiral industry is universally 

 conceded to be very considerable, but it is doubtful if its importance to a graz- 

 ing hill country like much of New England and of the middle States is yet 

 fully appreciated. Every district which can feed flocks and herds cannot 

 with equal facility and profit convert the same amount of vegetable food into 

 dairy products. Immense ranges, especially in the west, can make beef and 

 mutton and wool cheaper and easier than they can be made in New Englnnd 

 or New York ; but they have not the green pastures abounding in springs ol 

 pure water and covered with sweet, juicy, and continuous herbage : and the 

 cows would have to ramble quite too far to be brought home regularly night 

 and morning to be milked, or to give a generous flow if they were. Taking 

 the United States together, we are compelled to believe that the extent of sur- 

 face which is well adapted to dairying is very limited compared to that upon 

 which grains, meat, and other staple products can be profitably made. It has 



