Beautifying the Farm Home

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. In working out an improvement plan, a desire for simplicity should prevail over any temptation to make of the farm a show grounds. Simplicity, together with order and neatness, has a tendency to make an artistic production. It is consistent with the best ideals of the farm home, it breathes forth an atmosphere ofrestfulness, and from a practical standpoint it reduces the time and labor necessary for general upkeep.