Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1882-08-10


conducted no class Of industry pays
better than horticulture. In this clim-
ate hot-house with thorough heat
ing apparatus is obligatory, though
once the first outlay is made, the re-
sources of such building are almost
unlimited. Under the influence of a
genial heat the winter months are as
favorable for forcing the growth and
Towering Of plants almost as the nat
ural warmth of the summer and it is
here where the profits of the cultiva
tor are made. Winter is the season
for balls, parties, festivals, and all
kinds Of reunions, and nothing sup
plants flowers for decoration purposes,
and the wealthy will pay any price to
have them. Nashville having grown
into city, and many of her citizens
become rich, any customs popular in
larger places are soon adopted here,
and among them none more readily
than the utilization of flowers. To
the grower, the trade in cut flowers is
far more profitable than that of the
plants, though when well supplied with
suitable appliances for their cultiva-
ton, the combined business IS most
profitable Many men have made large
fortunes at the trade. Others more
scientifically inclined cultivate for new
varieties Of flowers; when they succeed
in establishing popularity in plant,
causing it to produce flower of an un-
known kind, bearing different per-
fume and odor, then in proportion to
the excellency of the newly developed
species, does the florist derive reputa
tlon and derive profit.
Horticulture is study which should
be encouraged in young people, for
nothing tends more to refine the man
ners and sentiments than the literature
pertaining to the science and varied
beauties Of the flowers themselves.
At one time the rage for the tulips
was so great in Europe that the prices
paid for bulbs of favOrite and rare
varieties were fabulous. Holland was
! the center of the highest culture of
these lovely plants, and to the gardens
of that wonderful country amateurs
and scientific growers flocked like the
faithful to the tomb of Mohammed
Two and three hundred dollars pei
| bulb was common price, and some
sold for much higher consideration
| Floral shows have grown into pOpu'
lar favor, and stimulated the energies
/ of gardeners to such feats of culture
, that one of these exhibitions delies
! iption-thousands of varieties OF
, roses and other Towering plants, bear
ing their variegated tints and per
/ fumes are there seen and enjoyed
nature is made to almost contra
l dict herself by producing monstrosities
? which result only from experimental
breeding, as it were, until the Origina
: stock upon which the crosses were
| made lose their identity entirely, by re
| solving themselves into being hither
2 to unknown. Single flowers becom,
a double, solid colors mixed, perfumes
: changed, and even the nature of tn,
plants wants succumb to the skillfu
e manipulation of the scientific gardener
will. Then when perfection has beer
e reached, and flowers bud out at ever.
t branch, commences the intricate AM
S infinite good taste displayed in boque
e making, and in which are displaye,
:, artistic ability surprising to behold.
1 Flowers are mute, yet they boast O
r their own language, in which one
o versed endless conversation can be Cal
i ried on in it.
8 BY all means cultivate flowers. Moth
?. ing in art equals their beauty, and notf
II ing in life so elevates the soul AS an il
g innate and constant communion wit
!, them.