New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19

birds, fairies the children hardly knew whch-so
shadowy they seemed and unreal
aThem beds stuck here and there in the grass never
seemed to me like real gat den" said dear old lady,
and she was right Nothing gives so much pleasure
as a garden which is garden, laid out with geo
metrical precision and tended with loving care. We
give two diagrams of geoInetrcal arrangements suit
able either fox square circular garden; but In
any case do not forget the sundia in the middle and
the arbors at either end.
What is a cheaper and delicious relish than
a kInk radsh crisp, cold and tender2 These tiny
roots are great deal better when they perfectly
fresh. If they not 50, however, soak them IN
cold water till they are perfectly firm Remove the
rootes at the bottom and sides Of the radish but do
mt Deel IL. Remove only the large, and
wthered worm-eaten leaves of the vegetable, leaving
the tender green heartleaves Chefs cut the little
round French radishes into the shape of roses by
slicing them down with sharp knife and leaving
them in ice-cold water for half hour. They are
then arranged on little low platter with the green
leaves on the outer edge. The long pink radish is
not as often seen in markets the French
radish hut they are little more delicate when they
are good though they more liable TO be pthy, and
therefore not as trustworthy variety. 1t Is said
m no much more wholesome to eat the heart leaves
Of the radish with it, and for this it should
never be served without them.
An old fashioned wine custard is delicate, simple
dessert Heat quart of milk till it is ukewarm add
two tohlespoonfuls of rennet, two tabespocnuls of
sherry and four tablespOonfuls of sugar. Stir the
ipcrodieptS gently together. Liquid rennet can be
n,rcbased nv the small bottle at groceries and drug
stores As soon as the ingredients are mixed pour
the custard Immediately into the glass OF porcelain
dish in which it is to be served. set II on the Ice
m soop az if is cool and it for dessert with cream
and sncar. 1t will be firm in about two hours, and
o - NAV turn 10 curds and whey" time after
this IL should be served as soon as possible
Tho modest violet has become brazm blossom.
II stares at us In some form eVerywhele howduaSs'
There am, yioetfgured gowns and voletfgured china
% gerry corrections in the windows have taken on the
oil nervadng hue and FORM The latest ADDITION 10 the
LIST IL violet wells OF sheerest net' winch are certain
10 dseure tile complexion OF any one VINO Is not pos
sessea Of a skin perfect in its delicate purity, ana
softly flushed with color such "onla can wear any
color AS a rule, violet shades are the most con
spicuons and trying of coors 10 our proverbay pale
American tyne OF woman. The blue purples however,
are not quite as Objectionable as the redpurpe ana
the mauve tnts
Tho newest fans in the fancy stores are reproduc
tions NJ those carried by the fair madens OF SPAIN
Tbese fans are mounted on glded SUCKS Oh fragrant
wood and printed with gay Landscapes OF castles Or
anee trees and dancing figures Iheie are also rams
nainted with tOreadors and bulls III the arena sur
rounded by brilliantly dressed cavaliers and ladies'
some Of the preties of fans are perforated to rem
dor Them lighter and give peculiarly dainty effect OF
light and shade in use.
IL may be some comfort TO those housekeepers who
heva the dcGeneracy of domestic help" In these lat
tor DAYS 90 know that the trouble is no greater now
than in oden times. Even Pepys that astute OBJ
server Of men and things, is called upon to denOunce
The Stiffness and mpertncnce of his wife's maid. Ser
Int oven in those unenlightened times were accus-
toned TO yet themselves up in gowns that the
act copy of their misresses hundred years ago the
Almanack des Commands asserted that those who
cot themselves up professors" Of the art Of cook
cry are of mean ability selfish pering everything
thew can while Others ndoen and insolent.' and
that those who understand their business too often
ridiculousy saucy insaiably thirsty" The story
sounds strangely familiar In these modern days Then,
as now however the fault sometimes In the par
lor and sometimes in the kitchen. There is nothing
which is more sure 10 produce the best esuts In this
matter of help than simple Kindness and justice 20 the
maid without the least familiarity. When consd'
or what blessing faithful, trustworthy servant H.
IL certainly behoOves TO be liberal with them and
oonsiderate Of their genuine welfare. Commend ser