Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-01-28
Pansy Farm
&C. 1920. by Mcclure Newspaper syndic.t.
BY KATE EDMONDS


The auctioneer turned to AIMS IA
Their. sold every DUN thing 'ceptln'
those boxes Of flower seeds; guess you
better keep 'em, Ann, and start posy
garden next summer"
Mr.. Archer figured on slip OF pa
per. When he had finished he smiled
sadly ut his daughter. when the bills
are all paid. dear. there will be just
enough money to keep us until spring,
then-whati
Ann smiled bravely> Don't worry,
father, L will take care of thnt-it will
be my turn to do something. am glad
the store is sold out. You can spend 4
little time ut home now-juSt think Of
the kitchen garden we shall have next
year"
We'll So. Ann" he said. and his
look was not very hopeful. The Archer
store had been driven out of business
by one of n series Of chain stores, and
as the Archers were elderly people
with one daughter. they were inclined
to worry because, after the winter
months were over, there was nothing
to live on. Ann had never been trained
Tor any particular work. and now
there was no money to take up any
| thing new.
"What can do?" Ann asked the
| question dozens of times as She went
! over her scanty stock Of accomplish.
ments. She could find 20 answer un-
| til one day travelling salesman wha
had been wont to call at the store
! came out to see her father. Ann talked
with him Il while.
II wish 1 could do something to
earn money, Mr.. Stone" she said
| earnestly. "Do you think I could
travel on the road-sell something's"
"Sell seeds. / can get you II posi-
ton with my house to sell flower and
vegetable Seeds" said Mr. Stone,
brIskly. Better still, stay Mt home,
raise the seeds yourself and sell 'em
to my house!'
II should love to do that" cried
Ann. "We have the land, but am
not sure how to do it."
"You say you had some Cover seeds
left from the store. Get some books
from the library here, and I'll send
you some more from town. Your IN.
/ Their can knock together shallow boxes
| for the seedlings. and when II Is time
they can be set out Of doors. 1t VIII
keep the whole family busy. Next
year you will make enough to live OF
for year-and two years from now
you will be driving your own carl"
Mr.. Stone was young and enthusiasts
tic and Ann was younger and pretty;
the study Of flowers was most interest
ing. The Archers worked from Febru.
airy, when they planted the seeds in
the house until June, when they began
! to reap the reward Of their efforts by
the sale Of young plants to their
neighbOrs and nearby florist.
''This Is the right profession for
you. Miss Ann" said young Stone ms
he advised the flower farm girl about
next years needs. Look over your
books now-see how many seeds of
ANIMALS you have gathered and sold,
saving some for planting next year.
You wouldn't think that pretty poslcs
~ like mignonctte. sweet alyssum. can
dytuft. panses and such could make
money for you, eh?"
ITS such q beautiful business" said
Ann softly. II AIN so happy about 1t,
Mr.. Stone"
Good enough" returned the briek
Mr.. Stone, turning pink and struggling
hnrd not to say something else.
you've got brother In the city,
haven't your"
Ann paled and then flushed. All
their friends knew about Frank, who
was young and pretty wild, and no
help to his family. "Just give me his
address," went on Mr.. Stone. IL know
dandy place for him to board and q
GOOD Job for him--straighten him out
In no time"
Ann gave the desired address and
tried to forget about Franks way.
wardness. They had hoped SO much
to win him back to bis home again,
but all efforts had failed. II any one
could reach him, John Stone could.
Another winter passed and then
spring. early this year, and soon aftDr
Easter the Archer family stood in
speechless delight watching the
gorgeous pansy beds--seelng the
dainty flower heads rufIling In the
light breeze.
"Its the most wonderful sight In the
world" breathed Mrs. Archer, thank.