CHAPTER XVII 



THE LUXURIOUS TABLE IN REVIEW 



HERE, then, are the materials of the luxurious 

 table that is to be brought within the reach 

 of the home-in-a-garden folk, and to be gen- 

 erously spread for them and theirs throughout all the 

 days of the future, whether prices be high or low, 

 whether times be good or bad in sunshine and in storm ! 



A comfortable sufficiency of all the vegetables that 

 grow in the Temperate Zone an infinite variety. 

 Enough of these not only for consumption during the 

 growing season, but for canning to supply the winter 

 needs of the household. 



A comfortable sufficiency of all the berries and small 

 fruits that grow in the Temperate Zone the products 

 of garden bed and shrub and vine ; and enough for jams, 

 jellies and preserves throughout the year. 



A comfortable sufficiency of all the tree fruits that 

 grow in the Temperate Zone, with a surplus for pre- 

 serves. 



A comfortable sufficiency of eggs fresh from the nest. 

 I repeat it fresh! 



A comfortable sufficiency of the very nicest milk; 

 with delicious home-made butter, and a variety of de- 

 lectable cheeses. 



A comfortable sufficiency of chicken age authen- 

 ticated (not cold-storage). 



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