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built a stocking mill. Yet in my profession I am respect- 

 ed and treated with consideration by all. As I said at the 

 outset, I have made a place for myself in the world. I 

 have told you this, my story, with a purpose. Many have 

 called upon me for the facts, that they might aid some 

 deserving person left as I was, just removed from want's 

 door. 



The consumption of flowers is enormous. The number 

 of greenhouses has more than trebled since I built mine ; 

 yet to-day the price is higher. I cannot think that this 

 will continue. The price will eventually come down, which 

 will, be an advantage, alike to the grower, seller, and con- 

 sumer. In such a business as this, it is not the high price, 

 but the great quantity demanded, that is advantageous to 

 the producer. 



Flowers are the delight of every one. They are ap- 

 propriate and acceptable at all times, and in all places. No 

 place is too common or too sacred for them. They peer 

 over the tops of the banking-house desk, and their fra- 

 grance adds a new charm to the solemn roll of the church 

 organ. 



Hundreds of women living near our larger cities are 

 eager and willing to do something to add to their slender 

 income. If this account of my experience aids them in 

 any way, my object is accomplished, I am satisfied. 

 Mrs. Warren's charming "Home Manuals," for house 

 management, "Our Farm of Four Acres," "The Garden 



