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Jonquﬂs, Narcilssuses, Irises, Gladiolus“, C'rmvn Imperials, To Keep Geranium through the Winter—Those who have or any kind of hardy bulbous roots, if they still remain § no place in their green-houses for geraniums. &c., will do above ground. should be planted as soon as the weather i well to put them in a window with a south aspect. carefully will permit, always remembering to select mild, dry weather, 5 covering the pots with a little straw or moss, in order to and when the ground is not too wet, being careful to observe E prevent the frost from hurting the roots. Or, take them that the longer your bulbs are kept out of the ground after Q from the pots, and hang them up by the roots in a dark , _ place. where the frost cannot touch them; if planted again November, the shallower they must be planted. Bulbs that Bloom in the [louse can, many of them, be put 1 in the spring, they will shoot and flourish remarkably well. in bulb glasses. which may be obtained at the seed or glass g I have heard the same plan recommended for fuchsias, but ~IJ/l

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To Curl Haulers—Heat them gently before the fire; then, clssuses and jouquils, bloom well in glasses. The glasses are made 10ng and concave at the mouth, and must be ﬁlled $ with the back ofa knife applied to the feather, they will curl with soft water. Each glass must contain but one root. with 9 well and quickly. White feathers may be perfectly cleaned its bottom touching the water. The glasses should be kept. by washing in soft water with white soap and a squeeze of in a warm window where the sun comes. or if that is not blue; beat them against clean white paper, shake gently for practicable, placing them on a chimney-piece will answer a few minutes before the fire, then dry them in the air, and very well. Be careful not to leave the glasses in a window afterward curl them. Or, hold the feathers before a bright where they will be exposed to frost at night. The bulbs tire, and draw the back of a knife along the back of the feathers, and they will curl again. will soon shoot their roots down to the water, which should Blowing out a G1mlle.—There is one small fact in domestic be renewed occasionally if it becomes very foul. b-l u-g -f? 5‘ desired to have ranunculuses, early tulips, anemones, hya economy which is not generally known, but which is useful cinths, crocuses, or other spring bulbous or tuberous ﬂowers, as saving time, trouble and temper. If a candle be blown bloom in pots in the house, have small pots or boxes tilled out, holding it above you, the wick will not smoulder down, witlr light, sandy earth, and put the bulbs in just over their and may therefore be easily lighted again; but if blown crowns. placing the pots near a window. As soon as the upon downwards, the contrary is the case. 1b Clean Ermine Vidarines.—Take some flour, rub in with roots begin to shoot, water them lightly occasionally, and if a piece of ﬂannel, shake well, and the for will look quits the bulbs are good they will ﬂower early and well. Seeds in Beds, Boxes, or Pots should be protected, in frosty new again. 'INI/J'l/f/l /f/ W

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ing should be removed when the weather is mild. Shrubs and Evergreen: .of the choiccr kind should be ART RECREATIONS. cared for in the same way. Flowers in the Gruwhouse, or even in the ordinary living E Foa Gasman Parmtvo.4. E. Tilton e 00. Boston and room. should be particularly cared for now. If the weather i Salem, Mass, publish the following line and desirable en is mild and calm, the windows should be opened about : gravings, which they send by mail, post-paid, on receipt of eleven o‘clock, and closed about two or three o’clock in the price. Size of Plate. Price. afternoon. There is no certain rule for this, however, as Ii‘iawatha’s Wooing, 14 by 18 $1,50 the change in the weather is often very sudden. The upper The Farm Yard, 13 by 19 1,50 sash, however, can generally be lowered with safety, for a Age and Infancy, 16 by 22 2,00 few inches to let out foul air, and admit fresh, even when The Happy Family, 13 by 17 1,25 the lower sash cannot be raised. In frosty Weather the Les OrpheIines, 9 by 11 1,00 windows must not be opened at all, and care must be taken The Jewsharp Lesson, 9 by 11 60 at night to close the shutters, or to take from the vicinity The Little Bird, 9 by 11 60 of the window such plants as are particularly tender. All Evangeline, (Longfellow.) 16 by 22 1,00 decayed leaves should be removed, and all dust or foulness Beatrice Cenci, 16 by 22 1,00 wiped off the leaves as far as is practicable. In foggy or These are intended for Grecian and Antique Painting, and wet weather the window should be kept closed. Such plants as require water, should have it moderately on mild days, or have full and separate rules how to paint each object, how if sunny. so much the better. Soft water should be used, to mix each color. They also continue to publish new and if possible, and given in the morning about eleven o’clock. desirable things in this line, of which they send notice to Aloes, cacluses, do, require but very little water at this their customers. Scminaries, Dealers and Teachers furnished with the season, and myrtles. goraniums, oranges, he.. should have above, and all Artists' Goods at a liberal discount. but a moderate quantity given to them at any one time. Setts of the best English Oil Colors in tubes, varnish, oils, ~ brushes, and the other needful materials for Grecian and Antique Painting. furnished for three dollars. Small trial MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS. pictures for use at thirteen cents each. The Best Mode of Reviving Black Lace—Strain 017 some Improvements made from time to time in these and other tea from the leaves (it should be about the same strength as styles, will be communicated to our customers, without extra for drinking.) Put sufﬁcient into a deep bason to cover the charge. lace. let it stand for some hours, then squeeze, not rub, it Directions to our new style Antique Painting, Grecian several times, dipping it again and again into the tea, till Painting. Oriental and Potichomanie. furnished full and com the latter becomes very dirty-looking. liavo ready some plete, (so that any child may learn without other instruction,) weak gum water and press the lace through it; then clap it for one dollar. post-paid, with rules for varnish. ac. for a quarter of an hour: after which pin it out on a towel Purchasers to the amount of five dollars, are entitled to in the shape you wish it to take. and when nearly dry cover all our directions free. Persons ordering the directions for 'I I//IIll NI/If I‘fII NIV II/ I

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The lace, one dollar. and after buying materials to the amount of five if previously in good condition. (with the exception of color,) dollars, may deduct the one dollar paid for directions. will by this means look as good as new. Address, J. E. TILTON l: 00., Silliness to Collars—A little gum arabic and common Publishers and Dealers in Artists’ Goods. Boston. where soda, added to the starch, gives extreme stillness and gloss 3 they have established their principal house. for the better to collars. accommodation of a large and increasing business.