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burlap and of straw made into mattresses, or they may be bought for one 

 dollar and a half apiece. 



My violets are a source of great pleasure to me. They are a delightful 

 family, and on cold days, when all the ground around is frozen, they alone 

 are warm and fragrant. As I spent two winters in trymg to get my frames 

 "mounted," so to speak, it may be of some help to others to hear of my 

 trials. First, ground-moles attacked them and plowed and replowed the 

 roots until the violets were almost dead. Had I but known it, "rough on 



ildirames of brick and 



rats" kills them. 1 always sunk the frames, which pro\'ed a poor plan 

 in my case. 



Select a high and dry place near a fence or hedge of evergreen trees for 

 shelter from the north. It may even pay to build a fence along the north 

 side. The frames must have as much sun as possible. The soil should 

 be banked up around the frames to keep out cold and dampness. 



In my six frames are planted one hundred and eight Lady Hume Camp- 

 bell violets. Every two weeks or so I pick at least two hundred blossoms, 



