The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1865-08-02
gurifuItural an0 Dumsstit,
Put in a Tree.

There was sound philosophy in the advice
OF the old Laird Of DCmbiedidikeS 70 Ms
son. "When We hae nathing else 10 do We
NAV be striking in a tree. JOCK, it will be
growing Jock. while We are sleeping The
Old miser knew very well that great profits
mi0bt thus be realized with the smallest
possible outlay. Il would perplex lawyer
10 enumcrate the many good arguments
that mi,rht be urged IN favor Of this prac-
tice of planting an abundance Of trees
around the home spot.
The children who grow up under their
shade are more refined IN tfeir tastes and
far less likely 10 settle down into mere
'hewers Of wood and drawers OF water'
than those whose doorway opens out on a
CLAW or sand bank, or bare. parched and
shadaless ward. What little effort II re-
ouires 10 set out a fruit tree IN some waste
corner Of yard or garden. and yet what
large returns 10 will yield. Even the hum
best home may be made 70 look smiling
and comfortable by surrounding IL with a.
abundance Of these Injuries. II Is said
tbat the once barren and dreary looking
town Of ThOurette in France now resem-
bles one vast luxurious orchard. And u
was all due % the good taste OF the Parish
priest, who required the parents Of every
child which be yaptised 10 plant some kind
Of a fruit tree. For thirty-years he had
officiated there, aud the little trees and
little French men grew uptOgether IN great
prOfuslOn.
To those or Is who were blessed with q
country home what spot il remembered
with greater pleasure than the old grassy
orchard with its showers Of sweet, rose
colOred blossoms, and roster sweeter fruit
Be sure that YOU aiiOrd your children this
pleasant memory. 10 Will give them lie
lightful and healthiul Occupati0 70 aid IN
lis culture, and IL viii help 10 make them
large hearted II taught ~ share generously
their bOunties With other children iess IA
vored IL does q lad good 90 ON the hands
Of some wisiiu faced little Child wlth rosy
apples, or golden peaches from bis own
abundant supplies. Every such little act
LAYS foundation for an honorable and re-
spected career; # Jon neglect ~ give him
this opportunity You place BAN ln The pO-
siliOu oi the l,tie wi-rill faced child. "a
zing al tue Injuries he may no. honestly
touch, and 10 is throwing q strong tenpta-
ton in your hOy's way, ~ help himself
where he eau when unODseIved. Children
a. court nut 10 Is hard 10 keep Little hands
OF it.
Your acres OF fine old orchard are n sure
R}roNa-Atn
though our bank stock may TAIL and your
house burn down. the orchard stands a. Sc
cure as ever with is harvest 81 wealth a.
most as sure - Tie returning season.
No farmer should think bis ground well
proportional cut, unless u liberal space has
been set apart for This purpose. Macy lit
Tie wasle spots also may be reclaimed BY
putting la peach, plum or cherry Tree,
which will cost you only the labor Of setting
Out. aud in d lew years time Will prove iii
ornament and a source Of profit 10 all your
household. A family whose store room
aOOunds In well canned and dried fruits
through the Winter OILERS Is widely from
the one which has % stores, a the thrifty
fOrehauded farmer with plenty vi money.
does, IRON the always harrassed and uu-
comfortable one VINO never handles dollar
he does not Owe.-COr. W0rktny tayUser.