30 RECORD OF HORTICULTURE. 



because of fashion or false education of both their own 

 and the ruling sex ? Thousands of women, old and young, 

 are now crowded into our cities who would gladly seek 

 employment in the fruitful fields of the country if they 

 could be assured that the finger of scorn would not be 

 pointed at them. 



We all honor a Mrs. Loudon who did not think it be- 

 neath her dignity to prosecute the woi'k her much lament- 

 ed husband had begun. There are a few such noble ex- 

 amples in Horticulture, and we have to regret that the 

 record contains so small a number. At the time Mr. Lou- 

 don published his " Encyclopedia of Gardening," there had 

 been about four hundred authors of works on gardening 

 in England; out of this number only five were Avomen. 

 We do not doubt they had given assistance in many in- 

 stances for which they have received no credit. 



We are glad to record the fact, that within the past year 

 one lady has announced herself as a member of the horti- 

 cultural profession. We refer to Miss J. L. Waring, of 

 Amenia, Dutchess County, N. Y. 



Miss AVaring has built four large ^^ropagating-houses, 

 which cost nearly |1 0,000, besides purchasing ample grounds 

 for carrying on an extensive business. The propagation of 

 grapes has been the main business the past season, and we 

 believe her success has been excellent. From a very slight 

 personal acquaintance with this lady, we do not hesitate, in 

 behalf of horticulturists in general, to welcome her among 

 us, believing that she will be an honor to the profession 

 and of benefit to the country at large. 



