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Show FLAN NOW. , ; Great deeds of gardening are per- ,.i formed in midwinter, under tho par j ' lor lamp, while pcoplo study tho in- "j J spirithig pages of tho seed catalogs. These brightly colored pictures of fruits and vegetables incite the am- , a" bition of some people who later aro ' daunted by the weeds of persplra- tion of July. The garden habit should be- cn-, cn-, couraged, and the seed catalog does "" good missionary work if it induces some folks to caBt aside their lethargy leth-argy and plan for a little back yard farm next Bprng. Men and women were made to Itvo closer to tho soil than modern lifo provides. Those who get out -with spado and trowel get 'a many sided reward. They aro inspired by w .tho good cheer of tho bright spring "I days, tho 'bird songs of May, and tho J .cheerful association with ttioir M neighbors over tho back yard fence, '"J Tho cash valuo of a well tended gar- den should not be sniffed at Our grandfathers laid 'tho foundation of American prosperity on thrifty habits like raising vegetables. They would never havo gotten anywhere if they could have telephoned to tho store after food supplies on credit .according to tho modem manner. Tho folkswho are studying tho seed catalogs should remember when thoy pla'co their orders, that tlio stores of Cedar have ample stocks and superior quality in all garden supplies. In addition they can givo practical advice as to tho varleteta and methods of cultivation that work best under local conditions. |
