FMIRAl. A^'l>;IIOlrSEHOM> KOOKS.' 
Ladies’ Fancy Work. 
• This Is intended ns a companion volume to “ House¬ 
hold Elesancies.” containing, as its title indicates, 
hints and helps to home tastes and recreations, and 
is prepared by the same authors. It describes very 
minutely ‘he manner of making was flowers, giving 
direqllons for over fifty varieties with illustrations 
and patienis. flair-work is another interesting fea-' 
lure, having twenty-five illustrative designs, also its 
feather ornaments; os many beautiful articles can 
be inside from peacocl? feathers and the plumage of I 
imr native birds. , j 
.\n entire chanter, containing fort}' illustmtions. is 
devoted to shell-work. There are also descriptions 1 
of flsh-sc.ale embroidery painting npou ground glass, J 
etching iii>on glass, and many other ways of making 
mi-scellftoeous fancy ornaments. 
300 pages. 350 Illustrations, cloth-bound, 51 .D 0 , post 
free. ' '_ _ j 
Beautiful Homes. 
This work is written with the desire to assist the i 
pei'plexed hou.sekecper in the most tasteful ways of i 
furnishing her home, so that it shall not be merely a i 
.show-room but possesses an individuality of its own : 
which will make it as entirely distinct as Inunnn char- 
ucter. believing both judgment and discrimination I 
are required to arrange one’s hoaseso that it will not 
olTciid the critical eye of the truly urtisiic. The rules 
which uovoni these directions being. 1st. beauty of 
form; 2d, harmonious combination of color; 3d, the 
fitness of each arilcle of furniture for its especial ; 
office and the adaptation and apiiroprinrcness ot each 
ornament for the particular puipioso to which it is 
applied 
Address all orders to C. H. &, J. H. 
It gives iostniclions in paper-hanging and kalso- 
mining, so that they con readily be done by those 
who desire to decorate their own walls; it tells liow 
to furnish economically, yet tastefully, dining-rooms, 
living-rooms, libraries, parlors; what to do with the 
windows, mantels, sofas .and chairs; how by dmall 
[ ^outlays many things can be utilized to niake’hoine 
beautiful which have lost their ebanu through defects , 
caused by constant wear. ' 
SI-1 pages, 350 illustrations, cloth-bound, 51.50. post 
free. _ 
Evening Amusements. 
It is veiy important that our young people be 
made to prize the home aud fiud in itso many pleas¬ 
ures that outside enjoyments, which tend to lead 
them into patlis full of temptations, shall have 
DO attractions, and when hands aud brains have 
lieen busy through the day. some i-elaxation and 
merry-making is needetl, which, harmless in it¬ 
self, shall prove a source of enjo.viueut to all par- 
tieii>ant.s. both old and young Tins work is well 
adapted to supply the need for ways of nccoin- 
plishing this, as it is compri.sed of more than 100 fire¬ 
side games, adapted to both children and the older 
luenibcrs of the home. Its son.r games would be 
nppi*eciated by teachers in kindergni-ten schools and 
be used for cntertainment.s wliere children are to 
participate. It contains general directions for tab¬ 
leaus vjvants, charades, etc., how to arrange for , 
statuaiy, so that with these aids an evening enter- 
t.ainment can be gotten up with comparatively little 
trouble. 
.’loO pages, cloth-bound, ?1 .'>0. post free. 
HALE, South Glastonbury, Conn. 
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1884 THE MONTHLY - 
Kn tered its thirteenth year with its December issue, and its readers East, West, North and Soutli, who have 
enjoyed its visits during .so many years, arc daily bearing witness to its superiority under its present manage¬ 
ment. In its department of 
FLORICULTURE, 
which occupies tlie major portion of every number, it has not only the editorial service of one of the luosi 
talenteil writers in Amt*rica.but also .secures the writings of leading speciallst.s-'from various parts oft lie country. 
In its Literary Departments, the intention is to give ntilv such matter ns will educate, improve and cheer. 
In its Illnstratetl Arlicle.s in the Department of HOME DECOKATIONS. Mothers. Wives. si.-»iers and 
D.nughters will find every month valuable directions for executing new and practical designs for decorative 
work. Domestic Economies have regular attention under various headings, and it is conflclen ly asserted 
that every numher contains enough useful knowledge for housekeepers to repay a full year's Kubscriplion. 
The publishers send to every .t early subscriber for 1884. without any extra cost, even for postage and 
packing, the most attractive premiums they have ever given. — Two Everblooming Roses or Ten packet.'-; ol 
Flower Seeds, fresh, vigorous, and of pronounced value for any city or country home. 
Tlve subscription price is $l.i25 per j*ear. which Includes either premium. Single munbers, ]2cents. A 
.sample number, 6 cents, if this catalogue is mentioned. Great opportunity to make money among your own 
iieiglibors, in cash commissions, which the publishers pay. Ask for terms to club raisers when you send for 
sample number. ___ 
IICMTinM—Tlirongh an arrangement with tlie publish'*r.s uf llie monthly 
lliLil I lUili EADIE.S’ FLOUAL CAllINET, all of our patrons may have the 
advantage of club-prices on that periodical. If you ilesire to have us order it for 
you, enclose to us or to the publishers ONE bOLLAU AND THE COUPON 
IlELOW, and you will receive a year’s numbers, beginning with the year 1884, or any issue you prefer. 
Very truly yours, 
- G. H. & J. H. HALE. 
TEAR OFF THIS COUPON AND MAIL IT WITH YOUR ORDER. 
T his coupon, accompanied by ONE DOLLAR, will be accepted 
prior to July 1st, 1884, as full payment for one year’s subscription to 
the Monthly LADIES* FLORAL CABINET and its premium. Ever- 
blooming Roses or Flower Seeds, as may he directed. If no choice is 
stated, the Roses to be sent, post free. 
'.'•i Veset Street. 
Ni“w York, .lanuiiry. IK’I. 
LADIES' FLORAL CABINET CO. 
