172 A BOOK ABOUT THE GARDEN. 



Tooth thinks that, when all's said and done, a good 

 mealy potato takes a deal o' beating, and so does peas 

 and ham. You see, Mr. Chairman and gents all, the 

 old saying is a true one, that 



" Different people has different opinions 

 Some likes h orchids, and some likes hinions." 



But the question now is, not what this man or that 

 man fancies the most, but what is best to be done in 

 establishing a flower-show ; and on this point I have, 

 if you please, a few words of advice to give. 



We must bear in mind, in the first place, that not 

 many folks are as fond of flowers as we are ; that 

 most people have no inclination, and, if they had, no 

 time nor means to grow them to perfection ; that they 

 may love flowers, and not care for flower-shows ; that 

 we are only riding our own hobby, and that neigh- 

 bours prefer their own hacks. And so we mustn't 

 be impatient in asking help, and must give to sub- 

 scribers not only our thanks, but certain advantages 

 with regard to tickets and early admission to the 

 show. 



The committee should be formed of the best 

 gardeners, and the best men of business, who will 

 promise to attend, with a zealous amateur as honorary 

 secretary and treasurer, and a good accountant, well 

 paid, to do the work. 



A nobleman, or gentleman of high position, should 

 be solicited annually to act as president, beginning 

 with some one who will fill his house for the show, 

 and set the example of giving a 5 cup. The public 

 is still very foiid o' dukes ; but if a peer cannot be 



