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Horowhenua Chronicle, 21 July 1915, Page 3

Certain simple chemicals dissolved in the water in which the flowers are placed will very much help to maintain tho' blossoms in a good condition Carbonate of soda is extremely helpful in this respect, and about a teaspoonFul should he allowed to each pint of water used. This is a very scientific treatment, for the soda litis a marked effect on the cells of the stalks, in that the chemical encourages a very free absorption of moisture. Camphor and salt Ifave a simitar effect, though we must always take care to make the solution a weak one. Two heifers belonging to 'Mr H. Hook were killed on the Queen street crossing last night by the up Auckland express. Fat had just got a job with a farmer which promised well, but lie was distinctly annoyed to see his employer watching him fixedly for half an hour at. a time. This surveillance seemed insulting to Pat, and after a- little while he could stand it no longer. "I say," he asked, "is watching mo all ye have to do?" "Yes," answered the farmer curtly, "Bejabers, thin," said Pat, as he flung down his spade, "ye'll Gc idle to-morrow."