December 1, 1908 
THE AUSTRALIAN GARDENER. 
39 
The Young Molkg. Extension Ladders. Extension Steps. 
In the Kitchen Garden. 
‘Pray, tell me why, the onion asked 
‘In all this blazing sun, 
I should be wrapped in seven coats?’ 
When I don’t need but one?’ 
‘I cannot see you, all my friends,’ 
The corn said, ‘I am blind; 
But; as for ears, no better ones 
Than mine you’ll ever find,’ 
Up jumped a little veg’table 
Whose face was round and red; 
‘T’d like to see the man alive 
I could not beet!’ he said. 
*Your faculties,’ the pea-vine cried, 
‘Dear friends, I won’t dispute; 
But my bud has grown a pistil, 
And J think it’s going to shoot.’ 
I never,’ said carrot small 
That grew beside the walk, 
‘Heard anything in all my life 
The way those beans (s)talk!’ 
For fear that I should laugh aloud. 
J had to run away. 
T met those funny folk again 
At dinner-time next day. 
enn Ss coniokseliestthdeieaienisiaiaane 
Conundrum. 
WHAT IS IT? 
An old fashioned enigma which has 
puzzled many is the composition of Mrs 
Barbauld, the authoress. It runs thus:— 
I always murmur, but I never weep 
T always lie in bed, but I never sleep; 
My mouth is wide, and larger than my 
head, 
And much disgorges, though ’tis never fed 
Ihave no legs or feet—yet swiftly run, 
And the more falls I get, move faster on. 
The answer is: Tho river, 
STS TS, 
Rhymes for Cards and Other 
Presents. 
I send to you this little card 
As a token of kind regard. 
That you may recollect your friend 
This postal card to you I send. 
May every happiness come with the holly 
Driving away distress, leaving you jolly. 
This little card is sent to say 
Bright be your home on Christmas day. 
This Christmas card I send to you 
A token of affection true. 
Altho’ the glad season may find us apart 
- Still you shall retain a warm place in my 
heart. 
where 
required. 
or Ladder, 
STRONG, 
Price, 
10 foot Ladders 17s 6d 
12 ce “ 21s 
1h) § 24s 6d 
168 SS < 28s 
uk} Wi 31s 6d 
20 “ ee 35s 
22 us 38s 6d 
24 «6 Gi) 42s 
26 43 45s 6d 
pA ds 49s 
30° « on 52s 6d 
Up to 50 * 3 87s 6d 
different lengths 
One Ladder takes the place of Three, 
of ladder 
are 
Steps may be used either as either Steps ~- 
COMPACT. LIGHT. 
Picked and Thoroughly Seasoned Material 
only used in their construction. 
Everybody who wants to Rise above the 
Ordinary Level Should Use It. 
Price. 
6 foot Steps 18s 
7a cane 18 
Semen ode 
9 “ (77 278 
103 SC SOS 
anh a WP BBs 
UP), Bo Hee “ars 
Easy to Move Around. 
Simple to Hoist, 
JOHN W. ALFORD, 
No. 7 Colonial Mutual Chambers, 
116 KING WILLIAM STREET, ADELAIDE 
8 Doors from Pirie Street. 
a 
GEO. TAT. 
Veterinary Surgeon, 
Horse Mouth Specialist, 
28 years Victorian Practice. 
OPERATIONS PERFORMED. 
ALL DISEASES TREATED, 
249 Rundle St., Adelaide. 
TELEPHONE 1,654. 
Robert Hill, 
Chaff and Grain Merchant 
64 CURRIE STREET, Adelaide. 
Bran, Pollard, Oats, Wheat 
Chick Meal, and all kinds of 
Poultry Food 
AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. 
Telephone 1250, 
