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their conceit, and avail themselves of the means, now so abundant, of increasing 

 their knowledge, and expanding and strengthening their mental powers, and 

 thereby make themselves the peers of any class of their fellow-citizens, they will 

 no longer have occasion to complain that they have not the influence and con- 

 sideration that belongs to them as the great producers of national wealth. 



Anything that enlarges our field of thought, that calls into play our powers 

 of observation and comparison, especially if enjoyed in early life, helps on that 

 mental development and strengthens those faculties which are essential to success 

 in any calling, and especially in that of the farmer. If also that to which the 

 mind is thus directed in youth has somewhat of a refining tendency it so much 

 the better helps to the formation of such tastes as tend to correct the condition 

 of our human nature, and produces in us that bearing toward each other that is 

 the charm of social life. Therefore, we plead with our farmer friends for the 

 planting of fruits and flowers about their dwellings. What is there that will 

 make home so pleasant to your children as to make it bright to the eye with 

 flowers, and rich with both the varied colors and flavors of our several fruits ? 

 Not only will you thereby make home more dear to them, but you will be giving 

 them that which has both a refining and expanding influence, and if you encourage 

 them in the cultivation of these you will be drawing out and strengthening 

 faculties that will be needed much in coming years. 



It is with the view of removing the objection of cost, that is urged by some 

 against the planting of flowers, that the writer proposes to devote a few papers to 

 the cultivation of our wild flowers, and, further, because the very matter of gather- 

 ino- them from their places of natural growth, and cultivating them in soil and 

 situations best suited to their needs, will call into action those powers of obser- 

 vation, comparison and reflection so much to be desired by every tiller of the 

 soil. In doing this it shall be our endeavor to avoid technical terms as much 

 as possible, to explain fully what is meant by those that it seems necessary to use, 

 and yet so fully and minutely to describe each plant that there need be no 

 trouble in identifying it, and distinguishing it from any other. The name by 

 which it is known to botanists will be given, and likewise the name by which it 

 is commonly called by others. The treatment needed for successful cultivation, 

 so far as known to the writer, will also be given. 



(To be continued.) 



450 Markham St., Toronto. D. W. Beadle. 



Carnations in the open ground should be lifted toward the end of the 

 month, leaving a ball of earth on the roots. In potting, this ball should be 

 reduced to fit the pot by means of a pointed stick. Try to retain all roots. 

 Firm good soil in between the ball of earth and the pot. Water the plants well 

 and set them in the shade for a week, sprinkling them frequently. Afterwards 

 gradually accustom them to more light and sun. — Am. Gardening. 



