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A CHILD’S PRIMER OF NATURAL HISTORY $1.25
THE RUBAIYAT OF A PERSIAN KITTEN _net_, $1.00
THE ASTONISHING TALE OF A PEN-AND-INK PUPPET _net_, $1.00
A KITTEN’S GARDEN OF VERSES (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00
CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE (_postage extra_) _net_, $1.00
ALMANACK FOR ANY TWO YEARS (True Love Ought To Last That Long)
_By_ JOHN CECIL CLAY _and_ OLIVER HERFORD
Published for _ye Publick Goode_ by Charles Scribner’s Sons New York
[Illustration: Copyright 1911 by Charles Scribner’s Sons]
In bringing out this, the second volume of the Cupid’s Almanack, we have deemed it advisable to devote our principal effort to informing you, Good Hearticulturists, just what the conditions of the elements will be at the various seasons. This is of the greatest importance, and the success of your work depends largely upon the judgment used in selecting the time to begin.
Enthusiasm is necessary but do not be too impetuous for many a failure has come from rushing ahead while yet conditions are too cold and many a Hope Vine has been killed by a late frost.
If you have started your work indoors do not be in too great haste to set out; young plants need a great deal of warmth and attention and can stand extremely high temperature, while very little cold is apt to be fatal.
In Hearticulture so much depends on—whether?
When I consider how I spent my days, And mind me of the reckless race I ran, I am resolved that I will mend my ways, And swear henceforth to be a Water-man.
General depression, caused by Brain-storms of December. This is succeeded by a wave of Good Resolutions, accompanied by a general downpour of Ice Water. The cold wave may be counted upon to pass quickly, being followed by brighter days and a Rising Glass.
Now forth to fish goes good Saint Valentine, And baits his gentle hook with tender wishes, Cupid has lent his bow for rod and line. Alas! Our time has come—we are the fishes.
Generally frigid airs, varied by storms and melting spells, with changing temperature until the Fourteenth, when a soft wave will sweep over the country accompanied by sentimental Mail Storms, resulting in a general rise of temperament and a happier atmosphere. Husbandmen who are cultivating matrimony will be much troubled through this month by the squally nights.