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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