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GARDEN PLOTTING. 
[For Illustration see first page,] 
We copy the accompanying plan anti di¬ 
rections for transferring to the ground from 
the Loudon Cottage Gardener, it having 
been furnished that paper by M- O’Donei.l : 
To transfer the figure to the ground, erect 
the rectangle A, B, c, D, the sitles being 55 feet 
and 82 feet respectively. Insert stakes at 
each point and lay lines connecting them. 
Lay the diameter lines e, f and o, u. On each 
side of center z (the point where the diame¬ 
ter lines cross each other), on diameter line 
e, f, measure 18 feet 8 inches, and insert 
pegs as at centers a and b. From the peg 
at center a, with a string 83 feet long, trace 
arc 1, as shown by radius « 1, terminating 
at points#, #. From the peg at center b, with 
the same radius, trace arc 2, as shown by 
radius b 2, also terminating at points #, #, as 
shown by the dotted lines. 
From the peg at point#, with a string 11 
feet 8 inches in length, trace arcs as shown 
at points e, h, /. Where the arcs cul arcs l 
and 2 insert pegs, as at points e, f. From 
the peg at point#, with a string 23 feet long, 
trace arcs as in d, s; insert a peg at each 
point. From the peg at center a, with a 
string 29 feet long, trace arc 4, as shown by 
radius a 4; reduce the string 4 feet and trace 
arc.G; again reduce the siring 4 feet and trace 
arc 9. From the peg at center b, with the 
same lengths of string, trace arcs 5, 7, 10, 
corresponding with arcs 4, 6, 9. On each 
side of center z, on diameter lino G, ii, meas¬ 
ure 10 1'eet, unci insert a peg as at point c. 
From the peg at point c, with a string 11 
feet 6 inches long, trace arc 3, connecting 
arcs 4 and 5; reduce the string 4 feet and 
trace arc 8, connecting arcs (> and 7; again 
reduce the string 4 feet and trace arc a;,con¬ 
necting arcs 9 and 10. Trace the four small 
circles as shown ; and with a radius of 5 feet 
trace the arcs that cut the ends of the hods. 
From the peg at center a, with a string 13 
feet 4 inches long, trace arc 11; reduce Lite 
string one foot an trace arc 12. From the 
peg at center d, with a string 12 feet 4 inches 
long, trace arc 23; reduce the string 4 feet 
and trace arc 24. From the peg at center/, 
with a string 12 feet 4 inches long, trace arc 
21; reduce the string one foot and trace arc 
22. From the peg at point #, with a string 
11 feet 8 inches long, trace arc 19; reduce 
the string 4 feet and trace arc 20. Trace tiie 
corresponding arcs in the same manner. 
Find centers h, i, k and t; insert a peg at each 
center, and from their respective pegs trace 
arcs 25, 2U, 27, 28; trace the other corner 
beds in tiie same manner. Divide the dis¬ 
tance between the points i and k, as shown 
by the dotted line, into two equal parts, 
and from the center set qlF 2 feet on each 
side, lay lines from the points thus found to 
the angle of the figure, and lay out tingles u, 
c, D in the same manner. Trace circles «, 
v and w, also circles t, r and x. Trace the 
corresponding side in the same manner. 
The width of the entrance walls, as shown 
in g, n, is 4 feet. The lines and dotted parts 
represent Box; b, beds; w, walks; c, col¬ 
ored material. 
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TREATMENT OP COLD FRAMES. 
I wish advice upon the treatment of cold 
frames. Last, winter was my first attempt 
in wintering plants, and I did not succeed 
well, as the frames were not in a dry situa¬ 
tion. We have removed them this fall to a 
good situation, and now I want to go to 
work right. Therefore, I ask for informa¬ 
tion.— W. HI. L., EicingviUe, N- J. 
You will probably succeed better this 
year than last, because dryness is one of the 
essential conditions to he sought in making 
cold frames. There are almost as many 
different methods of making cold frames as 
there are houses or other buildings. The 
form and depth depend very much upon 
the kind of plants to be wintered in them, 
ff the plants are partially hardy, like cab- 
tiages and lettuce, then they may he made 
very shallow, the glass not more than six or 
tight inches above the plants, and light 
given only occasionally, or just sufficient to 
prevent the leaves turning yellow. But, 
■"'ilh such plants as pansies and double vio¬ 
lets, which our florists cultivate in large 
quantities for their flowers in winter and 
early spring, it is necessary to give a free 
exposure to light on every warm day', and 
a Pldy a thin covering in cold nights. When 
Lrge, tender plants, like fuchsias, gerani¬ 
ums and heliotropes, are preserved in cold 
frames during winter, the depth should he 
greatly increased—two to four feet being 
die usual depth, the plants placed at the 
bottom, which, of course, should be dry. 
* u such deep pots or cold frames a great 
variety of house plants may he safely kept 
oyer winter, if proper attention is paid to 
giving light and air in warm days. We 
know of many farmers’ wives and others 
>\ ho preserve all their surplus house and 
'-dciing plants in cold pots during winter. 
CABBAGE IN COLD FRAMES. 
Not having had much experience in pre¬ 
serving plants in cold frames during winter, 
I ask a little advice. We have built new 
frames, giving the sashes six inches slope, 
and yet I observe in almost all rains, partic¬ 
ularly those coming from somli or south¬ 
east, the sashes allow considerable water to 
beat between the panes of glass, which 
drops upon the ground underneath. Now, 
at the side seams where it joins the front. 
Those who do not like so much looping, cut 
the back breadths ten or twelve inches 
longer than the front, fold in the extra 
length in upright folds, a cluster of them a 
few inches from the top, and place thereon 
a flat how. Tkecenicr of the back isslight- 
ly looped bv tapes sewed on the under side. 
This style is very simple, and stylish also. 
With the basque and overskirt trimmed with 
fringe and satin, the underskirt will not re¬ 
double, and cut out at the scalloped edges. 
The linen is cut away from the net, after it 
is well secured. The tracery of leaves is 
darned in. In lieu of the net fine tatting 
may be introduced. This is a dainty piece 
of work, but clever fingers need not fear to 
undertake it. 
Nlaht-Gown for Children. 
The drawer night-gown (see illustration) 
is particularly suited to restless youngsters, 
who do, what in plain Euglish would be 
will tiie water which will thus fall in the 
winter and freeze upon the surface of the 
ground, he sufficient in quantity to injure 
the plants? As it is desirable to keep the 
ground within the frames dry, I have 
thought it might, he necessary to take some 
preventive (if any can be taken) against the 
leakage. 
How large can cabbage plants safely be 
grown in the fall so that they will not run 
to seed the following spring? Any inform¬ 
ation upon these points, or any general in¬ 
formation upon cold frames, their treatment, 
uses, &c., will be thankfully received.— Sub- 
SCKIBEIt. 
If you have good drainage to your frames 
the little water that beats in will scarcely 
injure the plants. It would lie very easy to 
raise one end of the sash a little higher and 
avoid leakage. Plants four to six inches 
high, and correspondingly stocky, are as 
large ns it is safe to grow them in the fall; 
for if much larger they are pretty sure to go 
to seed instead of forming heads Lhe next 
season. 
dHotrrs atrtr J&atmers. 
MIKTWOOD'S CONVERSAZIONE. 
Etiquette of IutroUuciioiiM. 
Beechwood, Elm Valley, N. Y., wants to 
know “ what reply one should make when 
on meeting, or being introduced toothers, 
they say ‘ I am happy to meet you. 1 ” Some 
very well bred people make a profound bow, 
or simply say “ thank you," or if the feeling of 
happiness in meeting be mutual, acknowl¬ 
edge it in so many words. 
Mcotcli Fluid. 
A “Genesee Farmer’s Girl of eighteen, a 
little belosv medium bight,” wishes to 
know how to make and trim a Scotch plaid. 
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BORDER WHITE EMBROIDERY. 
not worn with the polonaise. Either are 
equally fashionable. Overskirts are some¬ 
what short in front, and rendered still more 
so by being looped high on the hips, draw¬ 
ing the front sufficiently back as to wrinkle 
it; the back is long, and is usually pfeited 
EMimOIDEllED HANDKERCHIEF CORNER. 
quire trimming. Place the trimming on the 
waist to simulate a pointed cape, ancl on the 
sleeves it should run nearly or quite to the 
elbow, ending in a how; bows down the 
NIGIIT-CAP WITH BAND ON THE CROSS. 
front. Satin is little used for trimming, al¬ 
though occasionally soon upon some elegant 
dresses. It is quite often used us piping for 
silk folds above fringe. 
Trausparem Window .Shuden. 
Constant Reader, Hartford, Mich., 
wishes “ directions for making transparent 
window shades.” What are known as “ oil 
BORDER OF WHITE EMBROIDEIIY AND COI.OHED 
STUFF. 
Make with a deep basque, plain skirt and 
trim with a bias band of the goods. Plaids' 
and especially the warm colored Scotch 
plaids, need hut little elaboration. Black 
velvet trims most of them well, hut the 
mixed worsted fringes are not -so common, 
and are more stylish. 
Black Silk 
A correspondent asks “how to make a 
black silk, having satin and fringe for trim¬ 
ming; shall it be short or long, overskirt or 
not, basque waist or round?” No dress, 
except that designed exclusively for the 
house, should he made long. Overskirts are 
worn with lhe pointed or basque waist, but 
NIGHT-GOWN FOR CHILDREN. 
shades ” arc sometimes called “ transparent.” 
They are made of plain calico (white muslin) 
dipped in oil, then covered with a thin coat 
of paint in some neutral shade, and orna¬ 
mented with bands of gilt. Window trans¬ 
parency;8 are ornamental affairs hung in 
windows. 
Embroidered Handkerchief Corner, 
The materials required for a handkerchief 
of this pattern (see illustration) arc linen 
lawn, white net, round or square meshed, 
and linen floss. To give greater effect to the 
embroidery, the material may be laid on 
called, “ kick.” It may be cut with waist 
ancl drawers in one piece, or separately. 
Some over-careful mothers, extend the bot¬ 
toms into stockings, (cutting them into 
stocking shapes,) thus fully protecting the 
extremities. 
Niclit-Gowu Cotton. 
Loud & Taylor manufacture a new kind 
of cotton goods called night-gown cotton, 
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and expressly designed for night-gowns. 
There are two threads of warp to one of 
woof, producing a warm, thick fabric for 
cool nights. It is a yard wide and costs 
twenty-one cents. 
Novelty In Neck-Ties. 
Double bow knots of soil twilled silk have 
the short ends bordered with fur, for wear¬ 
ing with cloaks. Everybody will be ex¬ 
pected to wear fur in honor of Alexis. 
Astrachan cloaks are trimmed with fur, and 
are improved in appearance. 
Itow to Renovate Furs. 
Furs that have been packed during a. sea¬ 
son often come out with a crushed, rumpled 
look. To renovate them, wash the fur with 
a rag dipped in cold, clear water. When 
dry, pass a coarse-toothed comb through the 
fur, and then a line-toothecl one, combing,of 
course, the way the fur lies. 
niuMculinu “Flummery.” 
Men are aping ornamentation. The latest 
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illustration of it finds expression on their 
lials. Felt and woolen hats have bees, bugs, 
animals, etc., in bronze or gilt, stuck on one 
side. In lieu of these, and sometimes in ad¬ 
dition, a gay feather, of peacock or game 
bird, is stuck in the band at one side. 
Wlmt to I)o with Itrocndc Slllc. 
Mrs. L. R. asks what use can be made of 
brocade silk, so long out of fashion. Make 
into a polonaise, trim with black velvet and 
fringe, loop the back with velvet hows, put 
bows down the front, and you have an ele¬ 
gant and stylish garment for wearing over a 
black silk skirt—just the thing for dinner 
parties and visiting. 
mitten Gloves. 
These gloves are of cloth or skin, the 
upper part being rendered very warm by 
the addition of a knitted or crocheted mit¬ 
ten, coming over the joints, and sewed fast 
to the glove. 
Evening Milks. 
Ottoman silk in Nile green and pule rose, 
costs $6. Flesh color, camellia, silver gray, 
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cameo (color of yellow tea rose), dust color, 
sultana, Are all fashionable cofcrs, and cost 
from §3 to $6 a yard. 
ntomoltrgicd. 
LADY BIBDS. 
I send you herewith some specimens, of 
which I would like to know the names, 
habits, and if injurious, a remedy. I have 
a young apple orchard, just coming into 
hearing, and while walking through it to¬ 
day, I noticed these lmgs on lhe trunks of 
the trees in such numbers Unit it aroused 
my curiosity, ns I had always supposed this 
spotted hug perfectly harmless. The yel¬ 
low ones amt spoi led one and long, slaie- 
colored one Willi yellow stripes, are alive 
and crawling around the others, which are 
fastened to lhe bark, are all alive but one, 
(that one seeming to have accomplished the 
aim of its existence, aiul'left, nothing but a 
shell,) and ou being disturbed repeatedly, 
throw up the end of tho body not attached 
to the bark, as though to shake off the in¬ 
truder. I have cut off bark with bugs at¬ 
tached. 
Fart of the ground in the orchard has this 
year been set in currants, aud cultivated in 
cabbage between currants. The hugs are 
on the trees only where the cabbage are. 
Where there are no cabbages there are no 
bugs on the trees; neither do they remain 
on the currants. This year and last have 
been exceedingly dry. As you see by bugs 
attached to hark, they do not try to hide 
under the loose hark, but attach themselves 
anywhere—on some as smooth bark as is on 
tree.— J. Andrews, Davenport , Iowa , Oct. 8. 
We found only one species of insect in 
the box, viz , Coccinclla 12 -punctata, or 12 
spotted Lady Bird. They were in all stages 
—pttpse, larva), and perfectly formed beetles. 
Of course these beetles are doing your trees 
no harm, but are merely looking for a place 
to hybernate through winter. The reason 
why they are so numerous in that portion 
of the orchard where cabbages have been 
growing is because there were plant lice 
{Aphis) upon the cabbages, which are their 
principal food. Wherever plant lice abound, 
there the Lady Birds usually are plenty, and 
tiie more food they find the more rapidly 
do they multiply, YVo have often found 
thousands of a single species under a club 
of sods or old grass, in autumn and spring, 
where they had congregated to pass tho 
winter. The Lady Birds huve long been 
known as the friends of the gardener, and 
In IIurde’s tragedy of Sir JonN Moore, 
Cecilia is represented as saying to Sir 
John : 
“ I would not hurt It for the world ; 
Us pndtiness ouys, Spuro me; und tt bears 
Arm,or so beautiful upon its beck, 
I could not Injure it to lie a queen : 
Look, sir, its coat is ncurlet dropp’d with jet, 
Its eyes pure ivory." 
ENTOMOLOGICAL NOTES. 
A New Enemy to the Cubluigo Worm. 
Although I am a little hoy,I think lean 
write something for lhe entomological col¬ 
umn that will please the old folks. Almost 
everybody who raises cabbages has had a 
great many destroyed this year by a little 
green caterpillar, and 1 suppose they have 
seen a new. while butterfly called the Pierts 
rapes, flying around them. This butterfly 
lays a little while egg on the leaves, wbicli, 
in a few days hatches out a lit lie green cater¬ 
pillar, which eats until it grows about an 
inch in length; I lieu it goes and limits up 
some sheltered place where it can go into a 
chrysalis. I was looking lor some chrysa¬ 
lides for my father, when T saw a little fly 
walking all over them; by-aml by it made a 
little hole in the chrysalis to lay its eggs in. 
This fly is about one-eighth of an inch long; 
ii is of a golden color. Some of the flies 
have yellow legs, and others have dark ones. 
They have lour wings; the body is pointed 
at the end ; there are about fifty of lhesc fl : ea 
in a elirvsulis; the chrysalis looks ns if it 
were all right, hut if you break it open you 
will find it full of litl,hi grubs, This little fly 
kills so many of the chrysalides that in a few 
years the butterflies will not lie so common 
aud cabbages will not be destroyed.—II. W. 
8 ., Boston , Mass. 
We are much obliged to Master Sprague 
for the above piece of good news, as well as 
for specimens of the little fly which is doing 
such a great and good work. Wo hope that, 
some of our learned entomologists will give 
this little friend a name if it has not received 
one before. Now that a true parasite has 
commenced the destruction of tho cabbage 
caterpillar, we may soon he rid of lhe pest. 
If there w«o more boys with sharp eyes, 
like Master Sprague, wo should probably 
soon have more wise and learned men. 
Katydid Euic*. 
I INCLOSE specimens of something found 
on a Fuchsia plant growing in u pot on my 
porCh. Ono of my iauiily says she took a 
Katydid from the plant yesterday. Can 
these he the eggs of that insect ?— Geo. S. 
Bourne. 
Yes, they are the eggs of the oblong-wing¬ 
ed Katydid, ( Phylloptera obhngifoUa ,—De 
Geer,) which usually lays its eggs ou small 
twigs, placing them in two continuous rows, 
one egg overlapping tho next like shingles 
upou a roof. Each consists of eight to fif¬ 
teen eggs, and in hatching the eggs split 
open at oue end. The eggs arc about one- 
eighth of an inch long, slate-colored, and of 
a flat, oval shape. 
