The sun., 1897-05-16
lAth ST., between Union Square and 9Th Av.

friend three summers ago; The next summer r
her friends who would not be home to do it for
themselves during the heated season; Last
summer shc was overwhelmed with orders for
icllies and pickles and has many orders ahead
now. 1t would seem wiser to try for private
customers than to send to the exchanges, which
too high prices to be remarkably successful.
A most delightful employment, hut one which
not in a city, is supplying wild flowers in pots
or in bouquets. to those denizcns of the town
who have no longer the time To go forth and
seek the shy beauties. yet remember days spent
in woods and meadows. hunting wild flowers.
dog.tooth yiolets. coumbincs, and u host Of
alone and untended, in most cases they bear
and T2e 2heT sueessf sSs and
Of this work must be very near to nature 5
heart. She must also make her own markets to
a great extent, rs Mt present the demand for
wild flowers has not been sufficiently cultivated
TO make It wise to engage in the occupation on q
large scale at first. so little outlay is required.
however, that II is worth a trial IL one has the
necessary qualifications and the requisite sur
Tho callinRs for which women must haye
genius or must pursue long course OF study
nave NOT ths peen thrn msntioned 70 @ wrlInE
women who can DO graceful little trifics should
take serious stock of their smah share of nc.
not hear Of some friend Who has evolved aeld
ior uerseli, sucn as tdkihR eDtlrc CnuTGc VI II
ranging tho table artistically and looking
after every detail, leaving the hostess
fresh and ready TO meet her guests without u
care; furnishing the houses of the wealthy who
do not feel themselves equal to 1t do not caro-
to take the responsibility; planning the gowns
OF women more fortunate financially. but less
fortunate artistically. There are many occupa-
tions created simply by the ability Of the one
who fills them that may be evolved under the
pressure of necessity by any woman with quick
wits or clever fingers.
One important factor in success Is to meet the
market price. Often il is the that high
and kept there but the true business woman
should aim to make n small profit and have
largo orders for her products, whatever they
may be. This should be borne in mind in listen.
ing TO stories OF failures. Only few can cater
TO the rich. and. as rule 1t Is better to try for
thcitrade OF the many people of moderate c incomes.
There is no success in any direction without
TO work. or who without pressing needs in the
way OF money making still desire to become in
dependent, will wonder why this point need bo
emphasized. Does IL not follow that she who
earns her living works for thHt liyingi But the
work Is underestimated. Salaried places arc
there Is an absence Of responsibility and a
freedom from for the morrow which
make them very tempting 10 those who
have not bcon trained TO bear financial
loads. such as men have always carried. II is
generally admitted as n fact, however, that
drudgery and routine are not so well suited to
the scope of women's talents. To start out on
Willingness and ability to plan, execute, and
take care Of the future, great patience. and u
Willingness to leave no stOnc unturned, no effort
untricd, and no business principle neglected.