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M h w 'Pubnshod by Doubleday. Dc! moremperiodaofmneeeorotsor- row. A whole world, invisible without, ammmeteewnhinhisownpereon- amy. There he lives! There he adven- tures! There he 1.3 up”. if he is hap- py. there he suffers. If he cannot command this world of his on main: he is miserable indeed.” David Gnyson says: “Solitude is not David Greyson spent several months within the walls of a sick room. This was indeed a new experience to him. that constituted a pleasant, sathfylng lite-robust physical health. habitual and interesting work, boon, letters and friends all had been shipped away.” Then a couplet that had long lain con- cealed in his memory came. to him with fresh significance and efxtraordlnary power: "Still to ourselves in every place con- signed Our own felicity we make or find.” Then he began searching his mem- ory for other passages tucked away and was surprised how much came back to was Va delight in itself to recover out At Home I'D-by. J. 10. I”! How Much Are You Paying For Your Insurance? The motoring season is here, and you should protect yourself against accidents. - Motor Car Insurance is like any other com- modityâ€"you get what you pay for. A cheap com- pany gives you cheap protection. See us before you invest in Casualty Insur- ance. We do not sell the cheapest Insurance, but we DO sell you insurance that IS 100 per cent. pro- tection against loss from acc1dentâ€"the only kmd - fl __A._._ --..._ LA i'A“ ‘171‘15'! xrn'n Do you buy your Motor Car Insurance on the “How much is it going to cost me” plan? . “It thebookshehsdmmmythoee mdlneorlylmendhetfledtoreâ€" ulltlummesotchuncteraludphces andmakethemcldents live mm. Thiswas Ionowedbymeditstionson men of the put whohad profitedby solitudeâ€"Bunyan, Robert Louis Stev- enson and my other: who have given of the fruits of solitude to the public and thousands having been helped by them. There were indeed triumphs. the “Adventures abroad in bed! I was in reality often abroad among my own bills, or in my garden, or walking the pleasant elm-shaded streets of the little town I love best of all. I was there to complete absorption, so that I was not conscious for the time being of the gabled room where I lay, nor of the hospital, nor of my own ill- forgotten caverns. Neither did the doctors or nurses know anything Of We iollow with interest the path the author trod in making or finding his own felicity and how he learned that “it is only as man comes of his own spirit that he is able to cast out all trouble." Every chapter has its own interest- ing story. There isn't a dull moment for the reader from beginning to end. True, this book will most likely appeal more deeply to those who have spent many days confined to a sick room. but' all who love looking into problems that confront mankind will turn with pleasure the pages for their contents. The book is illustrated by David Hendrickson and the sketches are all worth studying. The reading world is indeed grateful to David Grayson that he kept a little book in the drawer of the desk that stood near his bed and was able and willing to scrawl a few thoughts a day in it. “Adventures in Solitude” is cer- tainly a treasure store. The dogs are conspicuous by their absence from the streets. All the faithful friends of homes and children are supposed to be tied up. It is pain- ful to some peOple to see the wistful ex- pression in the eyes of a tethered dog. There are citizens who declare, with a good deal of justification, that a curb should be put on cats that wander at will in town. In the west end there is a plethora of these mauraders and the nesting season of birds has been made difficult by the depredations of cats. For these animals there is nothing like a .22 rifle in the hands of anyone with a true aim.-â€"Alliston Herald. TIE UP THE CATS T00 Well.tmngsarelooUngsomehetter â€"maomephces.lseewhmmeo! £3 a start in the right direction. But of time, because all one hears on all sides is unemployment. Yet these same men who stand around at “the corner” yapplng about the hard times have weeds a foot high around their homes. It makes one wonder if they would really like to work. It is queer, but a man’s property reflects his character and disposition. It shows either his in- itiative or his entire lack of interest and ambition. For instance, there are two houses on a street just off Lambton where one can see what a little at- tention will do. One is a large, brick house, with weeds and grass galore, no flowers of any account; a few per- ennials, but not cultivated; altogether it is a sorry looking home. Next door is a small house, but which looks like a mansion in comparison to its neigh- bor. The grass is carefully mowed; there are climbers over the veranda, and shrubs, and flowers and a well- kept vegetable garden. THAT looks like a home. It clearly reflects harmony and happiness in the home. However, I do not want to criticize too much. There are many prOperties in the town which would be a credit to any city. Bruce street is. perhaps, the prettiest. Flowers are not so pro- fuse, but the lawns are clean and the hedges carefully trimmed. But those boulevards! There they are with the ugly gravel, or long grass and weeds. But owners or tenants do not seem to notice these eyesores. They clash with the beauty of their prOperty and yet are not attended to. I hope this gets a “rise” out of some of our citizens. I was going to give a “rub” about a certain rectory in town. but after the,» daily ramble on Monday, see that thef grass has been cut. It is quite an im- provement. That is a very conspicuous .corner. which could be such a beauti- iful spot. And then there's the place right on the “main drag" where there is enough pasture for a herd of cows. But I must say that the tennis courts are splendid. The bowling green also looks well. While we’re down in that section, some time take notice of the High School praperty. I think it looks a little rough. There are pretty shrubs along the sidewalk but they need some cleaning and trimming and the grass needs cutting. That would be good ex- ercise for the Students when in train- ing for softball playing. Do you see what I mean? We all know that the majority of the pe0ple cannot afford to spend much in im- provements, but there are so many things that can be done without ex- pense. Most town peOple have lawn mowers. If you haven't one, I’m sure John next door will loan you his. And then do not mow your lawn like a school boy washes his faceâ€"Jeaving a ‘ “high water mark.” Tulip beds planted by the local Hor- ticultural Society and by private in- dividuals have been much admired of late, these flowers making a splendid showing this year. The two new beds planted by the Society at the corner Opposite the Queen's Hotel and at the highway corner will be decided acquis- itions. and the Society is to be heart- ily commended for this work of beau- tification. BASKET BEGONIAS There is a lovely strain of Tu'berous Begonias, which, having pendulous stems and branches, are ideally adapt- ed to grow in hanging baskets on the north or east side of the residence or other shaded positions, and also in window and verandah boxes with the same aspect. They have a consider- able range in color and the flowers are more numerous (though not so large) as those of the commonly-known kinds. Where used they impart a beau- ty all their own and are becoming pon- ular. They may also, like the common ones, be grown in pots and in the same “Herbert N. Casson, editor of the Et- ficiency Magazine, says this depression has stayed around a good while “he- cause it is so well advertised.” He es- timates that newspapers have given it about $50,000,000 worth of space for AWalk Throughlhrhn Sheâ€"“Do you believe 11153111; is real' 1y dangerous?” lieâ€"“Yes, it often bring: on mu FLOWERS MUCH ADMIRED (Dundalk Herald) (By RAM) THE DURHAM CHRONICLE ADVERTISE!) nial. For the many beautiful varieties we are indebted to the Andaen species of South America, such as B. Parcel. B. Veitchii and probably B. Davisii. These were the first tuberous species introduced and as they cross (hybridie) readily became the progenitors of our magnificent garden types. Who would not grow the Tuberous Begonia? The flowers are gorgeous and range in color through all the shades from white to intense crimson, some of the singles have flowers five to sev- en inches in diameter, while the won- derful doubles, many of them resemb- ling roses, are equally as varied in col- (ByHenryJ.MooreinmnEmplre) The most important essentials to successful cultivation of our subject outdoor are shade, moisture, and a soil, of light texture; these are as neces-7 sary as air and light to human be- ings. Tuberous begonias will not do well if excessively high Summer tempera- tures prevail and where the atmos- where is abnormally dry as under these conditions the leaves and flowers be- come scorched. In shade they do mod- erately well. In localities, however, where the average temperature is around 75 degrees such as happily pre- vail in the northern United States and Canada, and also on the west coast {and where the atmosphere is humid ithey grow well in shade, and are splen- didly adapted for planting on the north or east side of the residence but should be kept at least a foot from any struc- ture. They also do well in light shade cast by trees, but in beds removed from the influence of their roots. Tuberous Begonias grow splendidly in a light, well-drained soil enriched preferably with manure from the cattle stalls or well-decayed leaf soil, coarse undecayed strawy manure will provel harmful. Heavy clay soils are not sat- isfactory, but if unfortunately they exist may be so improved by the ad- dition of the organic matter previous- ly mentioned and quantities of sand and finely-broken charcoal as to pro- duce fine plants. Good drainage is. ihowever, essential. It is best to pre- pare such a soil in late Autumn and to dig it fairly deep, and in Spring prior THE TUBEROUS ROMEO The'rnbemmamtednesonhofom to planting, fork it lightly and levell the surface with the rake. The Tuberous Begonia is usuallyl raised from seeds sown in the warm? greenhouse or sunroom during late Winter and Spring. It is also possible to raise them during early Summer in a shaded garden frame. If seeds are sown during January or early Febru- ary plants should be produced to set out during early June, and should flower in the Autumn. If sown later in March or April the seedlings may be grown in pots the first year or where large numbers are raised in flats. When preparing the seed pans, place crocks in the bottom and on these a layer of fibrous material and fill to within an inch of the top with a soil mixture composed of leaf soil with 'a little sand, two parts, and loam, one part, somewhat finely screened. To the mixture, may to advantage be add- ed a small quantity of finely broken and screened crocks and charcoal, the latter tending to keep the soil sweet. Press the layer down lightly and upon it, to the depth of about one half inch, screen the soil mixture through a very fine screen and have the surface slight- ly convex so that superfluous moisture will run to the sides and so preclude the “damping off” of the seedlings. Be- gonias are especially susceptible to the attacks of the fungus which causes thisâ€"Pythium. ‘ Prior to sowing the seed immerse the pans in water and sow evenly and thinly upon the moistened surface of the soil. Do not cover with soil. Place the pans in a temperature of 65 de- grees F. and cover them with a pane of glass, and shade them from sun- light. Subsequent waterings before and after germination takes place should not be applied overhead. By the par- tial immersion of the pans the water will readily be absorbed and the seed- lings remain undisturbed. After germination afford light (not direct sunlight), until the plants strengthen and are large enough to transfer singly one-half inch apart into larger pans, when about to crowd each other, pot them singly into two inch pots and finally ere flower buds show. shift into four or five inch pots. Af- ford liquid or other fertilizer as occa- sion demands which is necessary. if large tubers are to be produced. Main- tain a humid atmosphere by dampen- ing the floors and benches on warm days if in the grenhouse or by plac- ing fians of water for evaporation purâ€" poses it in the window or sunroom; moisture in the air tends to check the attacks of Red Spider an especial en- sunlight and spray them occasionwy with pure utter, but never in sunlight oracachincmyremlt. Mattia- Thembjectmtymbemtod lybetweenm.eochputwnwtnthus bear buds without which they ire use. less.Exposethecutsurtmtourfor some time until they cease to bleed. after which dip them into sucked or powdered lime. this will act :3 m an- tineptic, and also check the ettecks of the soil moderately moist, sprey them occasionally to encourage growth, and maintain a temperature or at least 60 degrees. When two or three inches of growth has been made not of! into four or five inch pots, and when well rooted- remove to a cold frame until inured to out of doors conditions, air well during warm days. but close the frames on cold nights. By the first of June the plants will be sufficiently hardened to allow of the sashes being removed, and alter a week’s exposure to outdoor temperature, shaded, of course, from direct sunlight, they may be planted in their permanent posi- tions fifteen inches apart. Arrangement in Bed: Tuberous Begonias when massed are especially effective when the singles and doubles are separated, each are then distinctively beautiful. Effective even to a greater degree are they when arranged in beds of separate colors, the merits of each variety being thus read- ily seen. Also when so planted and isolated there is little danger of crossâ€" ing with other kinds and thus possible to obtain seeds which will reproduce true to type. Beds of mixed colors are, however, beautiful and no one should hesitate to so plant if harmonizing col- ors are chosen. Pretty beds can also be arranged by using the Tuberous Begon- ia in combination with other flowers, as an example, one in which dark‘ blood red singles or doubles have as a ground work dwarf Sweet Alyssum. Certain old kinds such as B. Bertini- ianna, B. Count uppelin, and B. Late ayette are more greatly admired when so planted. These kinds are not well known to amateurs and not so robust as the ordinary Tuberous Begonias, and may be planted as little as a foot apart with the Alyssum between. During extremely dry weather the soil in which the Begonias grow should be thoroughly watered as soon as it becomes so dry that the plants are like- ly to wilt. A light cultivation should. three or four times during the season, given. and should any leaves fall, Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada 4 ALL within twenty years. ’ ould there be a more gruelling test? 4 Yet life insurance stands in . cible. During that whole period it pai . every obligation promptly and fully -â€" as has ever since the Dominion was formed 4 The Sun Life ' -_ 'urance Company of Canada i - - lf pa' . to policyholders and beneficiaries " 1-" during these periods - The War 19 4 1918) The Flu ( 3 ') The Depr ion (19304931) -- over $226,000,000. It has paid to its policyholders and beneficiaries since formav tion nearly $600,000,000. A Great War! A Great Pestilence! A Great Depression! In prosperity, life insurr anceisvaluable;in adverv sity it is indispensable. : r The protection of your " ‘ home, the security of your business, thecomv fort of your old age, deâ€" pend first onadequate . life insurance. Have you enough? Consult a Sun Life man theyshouldje removed. underlain. mnmyumwm thephnutopmveutmottho stems.butttusisnotuluulynooel- 8mm!“ Whenthemmmcuoewdecty orwhentheymwtdmhytm. mtthetubers withtheaemunmctol- hue. and it possible with I quantity 0! them on o. cmenhmne bench or in e shedneerewindow.eothetli¢ht.hut “0‘: WM. mey hsve access to them until the growth entirely dean. Be- move ell decayed stems to twilitete thedrylncotthemher.otherwlle.they my likewlle decey. Ceretully remove ellsollendspreed the tubersona shelf toredeyorso.sndnnsllysm them in shallow boxes oontelninz dry Fund, In inch of sand or so between elm layer of tubers. Place the bones nwny for the Winter in a. dry pleoe where the tempereture hovers around 50. Do not allow it to fall for any length of time below 40 degrees or to rise to 60 degrees. These extremes are deleterious inasmuch as the former will chill and cause the tubers to de- on. while the utter will influence growth to start at an unnatural and undesirable time. ally the pots be laid on their sides as the tubers go to rest after which they gmay be stored away as advised for the outdoor grown plants. When the seedling Begonias are large enough to prick off during Spring they should be placed singly in small pots and kept in the greenhouse or warm window. By May they should be ready to transfer to pots of the three or four-inch size and later be potted into the six-inch flowering size. They may be grown during Summer in a shaded garden frame or 0001 green- house and during August or Septem- ber, according to thelr sage of growth. be removed where to flower indoors During Bummer ventilation must be afforded and water be properly ap- plied, and the plants be partly or wholly obviated It may be necessary to stake the growths of the plants in- doors, but this may be partly or whol- ly obviated if they are placed near the window or roof of the greenhouse ‘where short jointed and stocky growth |is likely to be made. “It I had three peaches and ate one I’d have two peaches left, wouldn't I?" “No." , “Well, what would I have left?" “A pair, of course." PAGE 8