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which she provides. Such delicacies are not good for her, and, if largely 

 indulged in, end in death. Like a baby she relishes the forbidden for a 

 time and will make a meal out of a rotten apple or a decaying pear; but not 

 by any weapon at her command can she conveniently or safely break the 

 skin of a ripe fruit. 



It is pleasant to know that among enlightened Pomologists, the old-time 

 prejudice against the bee is fast giving place to an appreciation of her value 

 to the fruit-grower, and not a few of them are establishing bee yards in their 

 orchards and fruit fields, with the view of insuring the better fertilization of 

 the fruit blossoms. I venture to predict the time is not far distant when 

 this practice will be followed to a much greater extent than it now obtains. 

 Ten years experience in fruit growing and bee culture, carried on in the 

 same orchard, a watchful eye upon her movements, and some scrutiny into 

 her anatomy and physiology, has changed my own suspicions into admira- 

 tion, and established in my own mind a firm belief of the bee's usefulness to 

 the orchardist, and I am ready to recommend every fruit-grower in the land 

 to keep bees if he desires to secure the greatest return for his labor, in 

 orchard and fruit field. 



If time permits and you accord me space, I may, in future, have some- 

 thing to say on bees as fertilizers. 



Owen Sound, February i, 1890. R. McKNIGHT. 



RULES FOR THE GARDEN. 



ly ^ R. GEO. ELLWANGER, of Rochester, in his new book entitled "The 

 /j)ly| Garden's Story" gives the following good rules for managing the 

 ornamental garden : 



" I. Whatever is worth growing at all is worth growing well." 



"II. Study soil and exposure, and cultivate no more space than can be 

 maintained in perfect order." 



" III. Plant thickly ; it is easier and more profitable to raise flowers 

 than weeds." 



" IV. Avoid stififness and exact balancing ; garden vases and garden 

 flowers need not necessarily be used in pairs." 



" V. A flower is essentially feminine, and demands attention as the price 

 of its smiles." 



" VI. Let there be harmony and beauty of color. Magenta in any form 

 is a discord that should never jar." 



" VII. In studying color effects, do not overlook white as a foil; white 

 is the lens of the garden's eye." 



" VIII. Think twice, and then still think, before placing a tree, shrub or 

 plant in position. Think thrice before removing a specimen tree." 



