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Save the Life of Flowers

The life of cut flowers, particularly of roses, may be greatly increased if a damp oiled paper is put over them at night. Cover the flowers with the oiled paper, tying the sides of the paper to the top of the vase.-J. W. M., Detroit, Mich.

CHILDREN

SAVE "ADS" FOR SAMPLE STORE

After reading the magazine advertisements I clip out the coupons offering samples and sign them with an indelible pencil. This does not run like ink nor rub off like ordinary pencil. As the little sample packages arrive, they are carefully opened, the contents removed, and then pasted shut again. The children began their "store" with one of Libby's Toy Stores and have added "Cream of Wheat," "Grape Nuts," "Post Toasties," "Soaps," "Coffee," "Tapioca," etc. They use disks of cardboard for money and spend many an hour arranging their goods. They are learning arithmetic, courtesy, brands and trade-marks, as well as prices of standard commodities. The little containers are just like the real ones and no grocer can fool the children when I send for a certain brand. - Mrs. R. F. M., San Francisco, Calif.