, 1872-11-24


ular whose mistress was in the habit of driving
him to drug g-store daily, and here he WAS re-
ga1ed on gum-drops. At last it became fixed
habit, and he would refuse to move until he had
received his usual confection. He would 60 It
he only received q single one, though what one
imagine. He would look longing1y for more,
step off slowly and regretfully, but would at last
Hundreds of anecdotes are told of their intel
lgence, but each individual Pet Will develop
heart. While the Hambletonian discovers
greater speed, for perfect fearlessness and IN
doubted reliability the Morgan stock is not to bo
e1celled. The colts are especially
pretty, with their crimpled tails
fashion that has obtained lately Of driving Crosse
matched horses il particularly pleasing. It is
SO difficult to get perfectly matched span in
color, step, and size, and this is rendered COM
paratiyely easy by the crosa,match. A white
and black, or q chestnut and Light bay, are
should be as light as possible, gold-mounted,
not be-monog-am1 on every plate, and the
horse should. be driven without binders. 4
thoroughbred will never need them, unless be
has decome used to them by foolish habit, while
all the beauty Of his head is spoiled in thus com
cea1ing his eyes.
AS for equestrianisu1, the West must look to
her laursls. With the fine parks that have been
laid ont in the Eastern Cities the lovers Of
riding have found space to enjoy themselves.
course know it; SO riding schools find patron
age, and the healthfnl exercise is doing much
toward the physical development OF american
women Never did Fashion do her fair deuotees
q greater favor than when she made it sine qua
non that they should ride. She dictates their
dress, Of COURSE and this must be either OF blue,
black. or green cloth, and should always bemade
by tailor. English collar with broken points,
Oxford tie, buekskin gauntlets, and silk hat,
with q Fel wound around it, complete the cos
aunne. Whips are eqqisitely mounted in gold,
silver, cornelian, and coral. Not frequently,
however, would the equestrian Of either He1 be
mistaken for a Centaur. in modern attire. Too
palpably, themselves are, from their horses,
things apart.
And now, having disposed of some Of the pets
in the animal kingdom, let LIB say something
abont few in the vegetable kingdom, particu-
larly those suited to
= WINDOW GARDENING.
Here again Fashion dictates: To-day, Ferns
are the mode tomorrow, Begonias; the next
day, an earthen Porcupine, bristling with Gro
to any any who really loves flowers they will be
who, have never attempted their culture, We
can only say that they may yet experience
one Of the purest pleasures obtainable. While
jardinieres Of artificial flowers are sup
piled by the fashionable furnisher, with
the rest Of the draWing-room ornaments, one
creamy, gweetperfumed Rose, ona odorous by
acinth BRANCH is worth them all. OF course, all
large establishments have their conseTatories,
where possibly you may be allowed by your high
priced gardener to gather your own howers, and
quite as possibly may not; but one cluster OF
Daphne-b blossoms one spire OF Iube-Roses that
has grown from baby bud to Parfect bloom un-
der your fostering care, will be worth all the
riches Of your glass houses. To those who
have never tried amateur gardening, a few hints
may not be amiss. At any florists you can obtain
hanging baskets, in variety from the simplest
rustic shape to the most elaborate. These, with
their, trailing vines, chow charmingly against
the f1rny lace Of the Window-cnrtaina; or, il you
prefer it, you may have standard jardinieres
filed with Ferns, Begonias Coleus, and Eng
1ish ivy. The Wardinn case is also pretty way
Of cultiyating house-plants, and they grow most
luxnriantly under glass; screens OF Enghsp
and all these things viii be furnished By any
nursery-man. and kept in order; but, il thus
provided, will be Of no more avail toward. e1or-
cising ennui than the expensive conservatory.
It howers are really to be pets, they must be
cared for most jealously, their natures studied,
anG their peculiar wants supplied.
a bay-WlndoW with . southern exposure is
the place OF all others for amateur experiments.
From Zach section suspend q hanging basket.
and, upon brackets at the side, place pots filled
with various climbing plants, s,-Japonicas, Tto-
Cissus. The latter requires special care, but,
properly attended, will grow an inch day by
actual measurement. For the rest, the supply
OF blossoming plants is endlesa. Daphnes,
Roses, and Callas may be mentioned q among
the most easily cultivated, and their bloom and
perfume will make summer in the bleakest
day! The Saliva, or Scarlet Sage, will
continue mass Of gorgeous bloom the entire en-: re
;a rrf3 nFd dyv aticka
during the day time. will Disseminate, as soon ~
the sun sets, q perfume Of almost siokaning
sweetness Then there are the entire family Of
Bulbs, which may be grown either in earth,
stands can be filed with dainty Ferns, Sell
ginellas, Lycopodiums, Begonias, and the
various families that grow in shady places. Each
species will. need special care and judicious
pruning, but the interest in them will grow NTH
every hour bestowed upon. them. Atnight, II
your house is furnace-heated, or stove generates
the dryest Of dry atmosphere, get baBin
Of clear water dip q brush OF brown
straw in it, and sprinkle your plants plentifully.
They will thank you with every tiny pore in
their gaspng 1eayes md y2aS 9Tn psrehed d. sFn
altered atmosphere. Il will seem more like
sudden shower On q burning August day than
anything else, and the same .revlv1fy1ng eject
will follow both to humanity and vegetation. ~
and by, whan civilization ahau have suthciently
IS naturally as it does gas and water then plants
will not need half tha care, nor will headaches
make Us martyrs; but, Wills We are whiting, let
US help Nature ali we can.
In. close affinity With our plants, and requiring
3 place in our special miniature giaaIss;7house, e;
THE AQUARIUM.
:, Hera We can indulge in another class OF pets,
and learn something OF: the habits Of the tinny
tribe. Gold and Silver Fish, Dace, baby Trout,
and infant Turtles may be made at home here,
and an embryo Frog might be admitted. Caro-
il somewhat necessary, however, in introducing
new members to the select family Of the aquari-
nm, as they untortunately1are very apt to e1hib-
it too strong liking for each other. and literal
" eat one another up. Another branch OF plant
pvth hoEever may fhos1 be thst studiSa i9s n
the water. These are much more
1arious and beautiful than one imagines. until a
study OF them teaches tho investigation the fact:
III tbs tank is large enough, even the creamy
Lotus-blossom may be brought to perfection,
and gladden. the eyes with its lovely bloom and
sweet odor.. One such flower, opening her heart
Of gold to; tbs fair Watchers eyes,, nil! seem
better worth than Ill the myriads that blossom
m +ha 1Trt warm r]ancng Of a