IN THE FRONT YARD. 275 



Horb its fill. You can then pack and ship or put them 

 on exhibition. 



There is a great future for these flowers. The ama- 

 teur has a wide field in sowing seeds, and watching 

 new developments. In fact it is hard to keep up with 

 .tlie pace this flower has set for us. 



We prefer perennials if possible. We plant them 

 and they stay planted, but the ease with which these 

 are propagated, the immense returns they give for 

 good cultivation, and the little care required in carrying 

 the roots over will make them favorites. They are rank 

 feeders and require plenty of room. 



In planting, put the largest and strongest in the 

 background. Then those of less growth. Then put the 

 Tom Thumbs at the front, so you can take in the whole 

 at a glance. 



A rAPvTING WORD TO THE PIONEERS. 



Brothers, we have worked hard in carving out a 

 new empire. We are of the West and a part of it. 

 We have seen it grow from childhood to stalwart man- 

 hood and have done what we could to make it ffrow. 

 We are now^ on the down hill way, and we cannot climb 

 back again. We have earned the right to be rich and 

 to enjoy ourselves. But there are treasures outside of 

 gold and stocks and bonds. He is the rich man who 

 is contented with a pleasant home and is out of debt. 

 I note that often the farmer leaves his home and moves 

 into town where he is often restless and dissatisfied. 

 If he stayed by his farm to the last and beautified and 



