248 Miscellaneous Hints 



be supplied for the eyes when working in or 

 around the hotbed, as the glare from the glass will 

 be very trying to the eyes. 



When weeding or digging for a long while in one 

 spot on a sunny day, a large umbrella planted in the 

 ground near the bed will prove a great boon and 

 will be the means of sparing the garden worker 

 many a headache. Green is the best color to kill 

 the glare of the sun's rays, though a black um- 

 brella will serve the purpose very well indeed. 



Garden gloves will protect the hands from scratches, 

 bruises, and grime, and every gardener should have 

 a pair. They can be had of chamois, asbestos, 

 rubber, or heavy canvas, and the cost is slight. 

 Asbestos gloves are perhaps the best wearing and 

 afford the most protection for one who will not find 

 a heavy glove a handicap. 



Trays or bowls of asbestos or papier mache are 

 excellent for use when drying herbs, as they do not 

 absorb any moisture. 



If you are planning a garden, send a postal card 

 for the catalogues of the big nurseries. Even if 

 you are not desirous of purchasing more seed, the 



