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ed this pursuit as a means of health, and, in this particular, 

 we are glad to be be able to say that our anticipations have 

 been fulfilled. All the invalids have improved in health, and 

 they prove the advantage of regular occupation and more act- 

 ive life in the open air. 



As the community gains confidence in the wisdom and prac- 

 ticability of this undertaking we are sure that it will receive 

 that liberal support which a pioneer enterprise of this kind 

 requires. 



Notwithstanding the attractiveness of the present location 

 of the institution, it is not entirely satisfactory; more land is 

 needed than can be obtained there, and though the city is near, 

 it is not so readily accessible as would be desirable. 



The source of future income must consist chiefly in the rais- 

 ing of fruit and flowers, under such conditions as will secure a 

 ready sale for everything produced ; and that the best possible 

 results may be accomplished in this respect, the institution 

 needs an estate of its own, where all improvements made will 

 be a permanent benefit. We hope that the friends of the en- 

 terprise will make it possible to obtain this and also enable the 

 school to open its doors more widely, that all those may enter 

 who now desire it, but are withheld by want of means. The 

 unabated zeal and enthusiasm of the pupils convinces us that 

 the work to which we thus invite women, is one for which they 

 have a natural fitness, and one which has a rare charm for 

 many ; a healthful charm too, which will in every way be a 

 source of profit, mentally, physically and pecuniarily. There 

 are many branches of Horticultural work which seem espe- 

 cially intended for women, and which are profitable already 

 and constantly becoming more so. The raising of fruit and 

 vegetables is closely connected with pickling, canning and pre- 

 serving them, and the demand for articles thus prepared is a 

 constantly growing one. The gathering and putting up of 

 seeds is also a branch of some importance, while the arrange- 

 ment of bouquets and floral decorations constitutes a business 

 by itself. Those who have the requisite skill and artistic taste 



