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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-07-28


the fact that the new roses are grown
from the good older ones; while there
is now and then a notable success by
seed, or crossing, the chief value of
latest varieties is commercial one
Ito rose lovers whose purses are
lean, there is grain of comfort in
this fact.) Some of the most reliable
rose wersdeprecate such extending
of lists, and one old firm, certainly, has
cut down considerably it's own. Some
sorts good in the bud, are disappoint-
ing when spread. 1t has not happen
ed to me to see a clearer, more help
full catalogue than that of Ellwanger
and Barry, Rochester, N. Y; class,
habit, color, fullness, size, freedom,
season, vigor, fragrance, parentage,
comparative value, and that very i'm
portant matter of esemblance,-
are plainly set forth. Wherever 1 may
purchase, L seek the dictum of this
experienced company, and am pleased
to have other old florists confirm it.
For a home garden, away with a
rose that is not sweet! whatever it's
value for show. After fragrance,
stiff stem and thick petals are partic
ularly desirable in this climate. In
our long, hot summers, as to cut
flowers, slender stems and thin petals
are despair; but such exquisite flow
ers are thus furnished that we cannot
altogether forego them for bedding or
trellis, and in cold weather they are
more practicable.
Having color and season lists in
hand, one may plan somewhat for a
but, except in large collections, there
will be intervals Of scarcity. It is the
practice of some neighboring gardeners
to snip off through the summer all ap-
pearing buds, holding back Towering
until cool weather; it is a vigilant
grower, though, who wholly outwhs
this effort of nature. The great freeze
led many, I presume, to try small
self roots; some experiments have
been successful, and there have been
frequent failures. Budded stock brings
quicker dividend, it is said, than self
stock (of the same sizeO otherwise
this writer is prone to think-the mat
ter is one Of proper preparation of soil
and following care.
Naturally there is to rose lover,
special interest in stock of his own.
growing and budding, and in choices
cuttings propagated by himself. 1t is
we'll to keep in ground a line
of stock cuttings, into which
desirable buds may be insert
ed alt opportunity in the cooler months
of spring and autumn, when the wood
of stock and bud are both sufficiently
sappy to adhere; where also slips of
some length-preferably cut with the
collar left on-are more likely to spin
roots either in a (white) bottle of wa
ter in the sunshine, or plunged in box
or open ground.
For a single remedy against all in
sect pests, I would incline to try fir
oil soap suds as prescribed, as supple
mentary to a pair of keen eyes, and
two i1ldicial hands preventive and re-
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-07-28


from the wintry north l first saw
Florida, nothing that she offered
charmed me more than her roses.
That enchantment held through sue
cessive visits; it was large factor in
our purchase of a bit of this peculiar
ground from which we might evoke
for ourselves the like miracles, and
five years residence here has not brok-
en- it's sway. In this period [ have
learned not a little by my own vary,
ing experience and have prOtited by
that of my neighbors, besides storing
up more or less of the wisdom florists
beSow; but l am yet in school.
TO newest residents, just essaying a
rose garden in this state, would first
advise good drainage. Do consider
that rose bushes are not even semi
aquatic in this humid climate they
may easily be killed by wet.
In moderate quantity, mix clay
(from the fiat woods or elsewhere),
very thoroughly with the soil of the
rose bed or the separated setting
holes; say two spadefuls to each hole,
if the bushes to be set are Of medium
size or less. Add as much well-rOtted
cow manure, working it well through
the mixture of clay and soil. Thus
we supply tenacity and begin fertility.
If the bushes are Travelled ones and
have arrived somewhat dry, soak the
roots for a few hours in tepid water
before planting; not necessarily re-
moving the inner packing of moss Or
earth before the soaking. Trim, with
sharp scissors or knife, all injured
root ends; so preparing for quick
healing. If not already well-pruned,
cut back the tops-in large bushes,
severely; don't allow curiosity to
spare chance buds, and do sacrifice
succeeding ones until the plants have
become quite at home.
Set the bushes fully as low in the
ground as they were when lifted; the
stem will show by its color or earth
mark, the proper line. If low-budded
or grated bushes are used, let the
bud or graft be little way below
surface,-for strength, for coaxing of
roots from the bud, and for protection
against disaster of one sort or anoth-
er. Make the setting-holes ample, and
fiat enough for spreading the roots as
they have previously grown Gas to
small, potted rose bushes, opinions
differ as to the wisdom or the folly of
completely breaking the root ball.)
Holding with the left hand the stem
of the bush in proper position in the
hole, with the right hand draw in and
distribute gently among the roots
little at time of filling earth; firming
it carefully, for success depends very
much upon this. The tiny rootlets,
remember, are the feeders of even the
largest bush. When the hole is about
half filled, turn in carefully a little
water-enough to reach the roots. and
settle the earth between them. When
the water has leached away, fill up
the remaining space, still firming to
the very surface. According to the
season of the year, shade the plants
reasonably for a few days, removing
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-07-28

and be at rest. One
physician said I had
consumption, for I had
a cough that gave me
no rest. But a good
old physician whose
medicine had failed,
advised me to use DR..
Miles Restora tt We
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-07-28

~ COUGH does not always indicate
- consumption. Mr.. W. II. Palmer, of
Waterloo. Iowa, writes: II was taken
with nervous structure of the bronchial
tubes which developed into nervous pros
tration, was so weak could not sit up.
got no sleep for days except when under the
influence of opiates. For four months I suf-
fered agonies and prayed that I might die
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-07-28
FLORAL DEPARTMENT.

Address all communications to Floral De
partment, Agriculturist, DeLand, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-07-28
Rose Talk.

For the Floral Department.
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which nets its owners something like
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GOLD MINES.

......... .........
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11
Two Woman Architects.

What men have failed To do two New
York women have accomplished. They
have solved the tenement house ques-
ton. Within a few weeks ground will
be broken at 2l5 and 217 West Sixty
seventh street New York. for the erec-
tion of model dwelling for the poor.
The plans were got up by Miss Mary
Nevan Cannon and Miss Alice J.
Hands. two young architects. The
plans have been examined by many ar
chitects and builders and pronounced
by ali TO be solution of the much dis
cussed problem.
"The house will be fact before many
months" said Miss Cannon, FOR we'll
known architects have examined our
drawings, and there is no doubt we
shall receive a permit to go on with the
building in few days When II is
reality. when capitalists realize they
can surely save per cent and proba-
bly, per cent on their money, l firmly
believe many similar houses Will be
erected by the New York Model DWELL
ings company. When Miss Hands and I
made up our minds to plan tenement
house, we realized how very little we
knew OF the life in one. We could de-
sign "a home for ourselves. we have
built many pretty villas along the Jer-
sey coast and elsewhere, but how to
provide for people of whose necessities
we knew nothing? That was a serious
question, and there was but one way to
answer ito go and get acquainted
with such people and their needs.
I'VE went down to Forsyth street
and hired two rooms. Nobody knew us
or the reason for going there. We be-
gan housekeeping under just about the
same conditions as though we were
two poor factory girls. We made our
home as pretty as possible. but that
was due TO Judgment in buying rather
than expense. We never called upon
our neighbors unless there was some
reason for doing so. but we went out OF
the way To find a reason, for we want
ed to become acquainted with them.
Later we moved to the west side OF
town"
For year these women lived among
the poor. They suffered from want OF
proper ventilation and light, and
they paid as high as S25 a ton for
coal. which the well to do get for So.
simply because they had no place In
their home for more than bucketful
at a time They know the hardships
of being cooped up i'm two small. stuffy
rooms, without a breathing spot TO go
to on warm nights out OF their ex-
perience has grown the plan outlined,
so perfect that Jacob Riis. whose writ
ings on tenement life have won for him
worldwide celebrity. says: II consider
IL an extraordinary and marvellous
evement-marvelous i'm its slmplic-
ity and demonstration. We have all
been cropping within reach of the solu-
tion without finding IT, l am content
TO know that the question / judged In
capable OF solution has been solved aft
er all"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11
The Odors Of Home.

There are said Mr. Wingleby. Ger
tain household odors that are insepara-
BILE from a true home. Thus | wouldn't
give much for home I'm which you did
not get regularly every morning the de-
lightful odor of freshly ground anu
freshly made coffee. an appetizer for
breakfast. and ] expect one regularly
once a week. on Mondays. the permeat-
ing odor of hot water and soap that
marks the weekly washday.
During a period OF a few weeks re-
Gently. when there was a temporary va
cancy in the household stam. ! missed
something. What II was | couldn't
guess but when the time for II came
was conscious OF something wanting. |
know now what IL was. IL was the Mon
day morning soap and water
For time Mrs. Wingleby had put
the washing out but now that the do
nestle staff is filled again 10 is once
more done at home Once more on
Monday mornings now get the soapy.
steamy smell. and home Is home again"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11

thing dignified about furs. and yet how
few women are dgnihed
The average woman. anxious TO be
dignified, looks, to quote my old mann
my, "as If she had swallowed poker"
or, to quote from a recent importation
from Ireland. "as IL she had taken an
extra dose OF ramrod tea Dignity is
something that comes with years OF
experience. and ID cannot be assumed.
IL is sngularly restful and has pecul-
lar charm OF its own Two dignihed
women as unlike as possible. are the
happy queen OF England and the un-
happy empress OF France, and yet they
are so dignified-one tiny end SO stout
that she can scarcely walk, but all who
approach her, or even see her, are con
scious that she is a woman Of dignity.
and while she is kind and thoughtful
and has been good mother, yet she
is beyond frivolity, her very atmos-
phere expressing the very best sort of
dignity; the other tall slender pc
culiarly sad in her mourning robes,
breathes the same spirit. The youn-
gest soldier represents Go her what her
son might have been. and for him she
has a kindly word. yet one feels. no
matter how che may speak in kindl-
ness. that he would not dare answer
her except I'm way appreciative OF the
position that she has held.
Real dignity does not mean stiffness
or arrogance, but IL Is that something
that tells us that the woman we are
looking at has lived out "A noble. good
life and that the time has come for US
TO show her in our manner the respect
We feel In -hearts--The dignined
woman is the flower OF humanity. You
know there are people who cannot dis
tinguish between weeds and bowers.
Sometimes the sun has made the rose
come forth ond bloom surrounded u
VIII lovely sreen leaves and then mp
around " have grown tall poisonous
weeds and people who don't know the
difference reach ont and grasp per
haps the flower perhaps the weed. and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11

cline TO lay aside. giving the people
whom they are visiting an opportunity
To see them i'm the most picturesque
framing possible.
The skins OF animals seem proper for
women TO wear. for one can think of
the brave lover risking his life TO hunt
wild beasts that they may be laid at
the feet of his ladylove To form a man
tie for her, which will always remind
her OF his temerity. That sounds nice
and sentimental. but nowadays the
bravery usually consists in the man
being willing TO pay the bill after my
lady has chosen what she desires to
possess i'm the way OF furs. Every wo-
man longs for sables-Russian sables-
but unfortunately every woman does
not get them. However there are
other furs that are wonderfully becom-
ing and which are within the reach OF
the average woman. There is the blue
fox. which is gray and which brings
out the olive skin of the brunette in
the most exquisite manner. Then there
are mink and ermine end black fox for
the blond, who, IL she has a good bank
account, makes herself look handsome
in a Russian blouse Of sealskin having
a high collar OF ermine. Almost any
trouble could be borne in such a gar
ment, for the consultations OF religion
would be weak beside it. There is some-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11

heaven that there are great many
fools still in existence.
However there is an occasional mil
liner who tells the truth. She said To
me the other morning: big hats were
bought early I'm the season by the very
smart women who wore them when
they were driving and while they were
still in the country, but now they are
the women who have the close Hitting
little toques oftenest made of a piece
left from their gowns. Don't misun-
derstand me. These toques are not
cheap. The less they have on the more
they cost. because under much trim
ming you can hide bad work. but a sim
pie hat must be perfect in its develop
ment."
The we'll dressed woman is without
doubt that woman who understands
the eternal fitness OF things When the
beautiful Duchess of Devonshire was
painted and the artist made her fa-
nous nobody dreamed that such hat
as hers would be worn except in the
daytime. In those days magnihcence
was the keynote of all dress, and un-
doubtedly, her ladyship had just come
from Il walk in the garden the day her
picture was painted although she was
dressed in brocaded petticoat and
satin Jacket for her Inorning stroll.
But when she went TO the theater to
laugh at Nell Gwynn or To the opera
10 hear the French singers her beau
tiful hair was elaborately dressed with
feathers and Jewels. and she took off
after she entered her box the quilted
hood that protected her head from
drafts as she travelled through the
streets in ner sedan chair.
Nowadays hats and gowns suited TO
the street are worn in the evening.
laces and jewels proper only for even
ing wear are conspicuous in the morn
ing and the law OF good taste seems
forgotten. But there are some women
who dress we'll. Occasionally one does
meet a woman who in the morning is
gowned I'm the simplest of cloth frocks.
who in the afternoon goes visiting I'm a
rich silk and velvet and n tiny bonnet
and who i'm the evening Is fine and gay
i'm bright colors and lace, rich Jewels
and rustling silks and all the furbe-
lows specially permitted to lovely wos
man.
BY the bye fur is on everything from
the ball TO the dressing gown and from
the street wrap TO the opera wrap. Wo-
men always feel luxurious when they
have on furs They caress one They
make the skin look whittier. the eyes
brighter and clearer. and given a warm
room wherein there are plenty of flow
ers and some sweet perfumes. the wo-
man who goes in from the cold wrap
ped up In furs suddenly feels sense
Of great luxury as she pulls the soft.
warm wrappings about her. even N she
does not need them. | remember three
beautiful actresses who always looked
their best In fur lined oloaks-Liilie
Langtry. in sapphire velvet cloak.
lined with the skins of 200 chinchillas
Dlga Nethersulc. in an orange velvet
wrap lined with ermin~ aud Mrs
Brown Potter. ga green velvet wrap
lined with mink Ouidn that artist in
dress. always covers her hcruincs with
furs, which Tor a time they always de-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11

very often, too often, they are satisfied
with what they have got and don't dis
cover the difference until their hands
are poisoned by the weeds, their eyes
are hurt and often their hearts are
made To smart How shall we know?
There is woman of so. dressed i'm a
dignified way, whose children honor
her and who today is ready to sympa
thize with them in their sorrow or their
joy.-ths is a flower.
There is another woman OF the same
age. and she bore no children: they
were too much trouble. Her hair is
bleached her face is painted. and she
dresses like a girl OF l6 and acts like
the fool that she is--this is weed.
There is a man who is loving and
tender TO his wife, devoted To his chill
dren. honest i'm his business. kind to his
friends; in fact. a gentleman-that is a
flower
There is another man whose manners
are too fine to be true, who can argue
one into believing that wrong is right
and who takes off his best manners as
he does his dress clothes-that is a
weed
There is a young, pretty girl. pleasant
OF manner. pure and honest in speech
and thought, good TO be with as well
as To look at--that is a flower.
There is a young woman who speaks
as you would not like your sister TO,
who dresses very loudly who may at
tract you. who may even get your love;
look out-that is a weed
In the garden OF life there will be
found plenty of weeds and plenty of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11

manager of q big department store.
THE post of the buyer Is too RESPONSE
BILE, too closely allied with the heart of
the business to be bestowed lightly.
SO, with this surety TO go by. II is safe
10 infer that there are between 800 and
l. 900 women i'm the United States pos
sessed OF exceptional business capacity
and putting their talents in that line
TO everyday use.
There are at least 80 per cent more
women buyers in the trade now than
there were six years ago" this authori-
" added. "The reason? Well. because
even conservative merchants are begin
ming To have confidence in women s
judgment and there Is such ample
proof day after day of their ability that
only preiudiced men flout at IT, From
the time that women first entered the
stores at ALL even as saleswomen, their
taste and intuition for style. their abil-
ity 10 select. were noticed. The only
thing that held them back from the
highest positions and that holds them
back now i'm some houses was the fear
that they could not be relied on TO
make tudicious investments. Many Wo-
men are incapable in this respect. but
most of these buyers we are speaking
OF have keen business sense. are con-
servative and yet az the same time have
enterprise enough 60 lay in a supply OF
novelties OF even risky high priced
goods I'm order 10 keep their department
up to the mark"
What salary can a woman buyer
make year, F~r an exclusive house.
where she handles only n fine line Of
goods. she is paid from $4,000 TO $1,000 a
year. Such a buyer purchases the
misses and ladies' suits direct from the
factory where they are made. fne.
Well cut. well put up suits of original
design she must not have too many
Of one size or pattern. yet she must
have enough she must know her line
of custom from y Co 4 aud know cX-
a,tiy huV much sl. can afford to pay
apiece for such goods i'm order To sell