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Show HORTICULTURE. Sin William IlAiicoritT is not only fond of flowers, but he is an enthusiastic Iimateur gardener. The only frost Ichs belt in this country coun-try is said to be three miles in breadth, lying between Los Angeles and the ocean. Tender vegetables flourish in winter. All plants have periods of activity and rest. Some are active in the daytime day-time and sleep at night: others repose during the daylight hours and are awake at night. The ramie liber is tough and wears well. II is said that in China, where it, Is used for making elol liing. it lasts so well that children frequently wear tin: clothes which their grandparents wore when children. |