young men, modified by feminine humor, and feminine terminology! 
So far no standard uniform has been adopted. Most of the girls 
wear the simple blue jean overalls of their farmer brothers, and it is 
more becoming and more modest than most of the rather amorphous- 
looking uniforms that the market offers. Nor is there any silly self- 
consciousness shown in the change of apparel. A man's job, vvith 
machinery, mud, manure, and all sorts of minor splashings of oil, 
chemicals, etc. necessitates a cheap and simple mode of dressing. 
If a uniform could be devised which would be all these things and 
natty and becoming as well, it would be greeted with enthusiasm. 
Girls aren't going to lose their natural desire to look attractive, nor 
should they be criticised for this desire. (Who of us has not rejoiced 
in the naive pleasure our young soldiers and sailors take in their 
imiforms?) 
For the benefit of those readers of the Bulletin who may not 
have read the first article on the farm, a word as to its location. 
It is about thirty-eight miles from Chicago, three and a half miles 
from Libertyville, IlHnois, in a typical farming district. It is well 
situated, on high ground, has high and low land, and varying soil 
conditions, thus offering varied experience in crop raising. It consists 
of 147 acres, and has been loaned to us for three years by Dr. Ames, 
who also loans the 17 cows, and buU, and 200 chickens, and has 
been more then generous in other gifts. 
We are making history so fast that the farm actually changes from 
week to week, and the usefulness of the students seems to grow almost 
hour by hour. It is hoped soon to have regular hours for visitors, but 
just now rather stringent rules govern this, as the work would suffer 
constant interruption, but before long the committee in charge hopes 
to be able to say, hospitably, to those interested, "Come, and see 
for yourself." 
Anne Higginson Spicer. 
Corresponding Secretary of the Training Farm. 
Garden Club of Illinois 
Report of the 
Committee on Trade Relations 
The Committee on Trade Relations is glad to be able to report 
that many nurserymen have cordially responded to our questionaire 
and are eager for further co-operation in eliminating graft, bribes and 
commissions. As one of them writes me, "Very many simply call it 
'commissions' to ease their consciences." 
Will not each individual Club in our association take action in 
