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ladies' flower gardener. 



ing flowers ; and these they indulge in to a very considerable 

 extent. 



We may safely conclude, then, that plants admitted into rooms 

 to the extent that they are in general, can produce no effect in- 

 jurious to the health of persons in general, but, on the contrary, 

 will afford amusement to the mind and exercise to the body, both 

 of which are so necessary towards the enjoyment of good health. 

 The mind will be agreeably exercised in contemplating the beauty 

 of the flowers, but more so still if the study of their respective 

 parts, natures and structures, in a botanical or physiological point 

 of view, be at the same time attended to. An agreeable and 

 rational exercise will be provided for the body, if the proprietor, 

 particularly if of the softer sex, take the entire management of her 

 little Window Garden into her own hands. 



