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and cannot last long, and requu-es too much time in constrttc-* 

 tion. The other kind is much more valuable, and can be' 

 formed in a few minutes. Every few days let the sitting-room 

 table or the mantle in the best room have one or two such. 

 Let one of the daughters see that this is done, as much as the 

 dusting or sweeping. It is in effect no more than the continua- 

 tion of the 'lection lilacs, or the pine boughs in the chimney, 

 only the variety is greater, and the vessel which holds them is not 

 the great pitcher. A beautiful boquet of the kind I speak, was 

 offered at your show, and was made up of native flowers, gath- 

 ered, doubtless, not far from home. In the opinion of your 

 Committee no " hand boquets " were offered. This sort of bo- 

 quets should be quite small, tasty and light, weighing a few 

 ounces only, and composed of fragrant flowers, such as any 

 garden can furnish. 



There are some flowers which appear to greatest advantage 

 in dishes, either of glass or porcelain, rather than in vases or 

 bottles, such as double balsams, roses, asters, dahlias, and the 

 delicate blossoms of many kinds of annuals. And the charm 

 of their possible effect is heightened by a few parsley leaves, 

 carrot leaves, or similar deeply cut foliage laid over the rim. 

 Such a display is fitted for the centre-table, but much is gained 

 by combination of colors or by studied contrast, acquired best 

 by experiment rather than by prescribed rules. 



For the fixrmer's garden the much neglected holyhock should 

 be recommended. A few good double varieties were offered, 

 and received a gratuity. A little care in selecting from good 

 blossoms, and planting the fresh seed every spring, would soon 

 ensure a beautiful and constant display. Towards winter a cov- 

 ering of coarse hay or of sea-Aveed, eel-grass or the like, 

 would prove sufficient protection from the frosts. We hope to 

 see more of this rival of the dahlia at our future Shows. 



The opportunity which our Annual Fairs afford of seeing 

 neAv or rare exotic plants, should not be overlooked. It is 

 hoped that premiums, as heretofore, will be continued, and if 

 possible, increased so that we may enjoy the privilege of 



