A GARDEN NOTE-BOOK 



minded, helpful neighbors mean a great deal to 

 you. Good roads make an enormous difference, 

 that is, fairly good roads — which do not get soft 

 in winter!" 



And last of all, Miss R C, of Kennedy- 



ville, Maryland, sends this from her father's 

 farm. Miss C. is a graduate of an agricultural 

 college. 



"Agriculture for women, and suffrage, are still in 

 the same class. I approve of both, but just how 

 much good will come from either we must wait 

 and see. I have done so many things on the 

 farm that I know other women might do likewise. 

 We criticise women as farmers, yet pass by the 

 man who is a faker. If oiu- women could only be 

 taught to manage, how much would it not mean ? 

 No work could be more trying than that done in 

 the open air. When evening comes one is so apt 

 to forget that her charm hes in her personal ap- 

 pearance. I see no reason why women could not 

 be successful with stock and truck, but when it 

 comes to heavy work her strength is not great 

 enough. 



"It is not my idea, when I say agriculture for 

 women, to push men out of their jobs. There is 

 room for all. Men seldom have patience or are 



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