Wells College - Cardinal Yearbook (Aurora, NY)

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these magnificent Howers that whenever one is within ten feet of the Ethelia, this posy stretches toward it with such rigor as to break its stern. Poor, frail little Ethelia BI , murmured Mr. Zabriskie, wiping away the gathering tears. We turned to our left to observe the other weeds. Suddenly one of the party was seized with a violent fit of sneezing. Oh, ketohoo! Hay-ketchoo! ketehoo! fever-ketchoo! Hay fever from yonder seedy g1fasses! , gasped she. An epidemic of sneezing seized the whole community, and we beat a hasty retreat to the door, followed by the farewells of Mr. Zabriskie and the sneezes of the black lackeys in the yellow suits. 109

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border for a garden of Ullomlers. These Ullamlers, together with the Clarkolo Lily, both of the Snoojalo Family, Mr. Zabriskie explained, had to be kept on the I ngleslde of the cellar. Suddenly we were startled by a shrill, piercing noise at the other end of the Green House. We would have rushed thitherward in alarm, had not Mr. Zabriskie allayed our fears, and led us up on tip-toe to view, at close range, the Whistle-berry of the Flfmrlerlo Family, a well-known variety, and inclined to run wild if not carefully tended. In striking contrast to this we noticed in an inconspicuous corner, the Inlellecziuoszls Gfllberlus, an unobtrusive and- tender flower, especially adapted to school-room and library decoration. In a particularly barren part of the garden, where little light seemed to penetrate, we found the Isabella, Morsills, and Hezlseria weeds, whose labels read: Run wild on basket- ball fields, and though much trampled down, spring up again in their pristine freshness. We passed the Joyce Aspire Cornellus with a stony glance on our way to inspect the Hough-ball, which bobbed up serenely, showing a close relationship to the Rubber plant. This, however, did not seem as hardy as the Rosa-Linda and the N zlzflla-H azel which are always seen together, blossom best and show the most brilliant coloring when planted near the Prepschoollo Weed. This, said Mr. Zabriskie, pointing to the next bed, is the Armory. We saw here many loud-looking flowers, first a Bu-Cannon plant which we naturally expected to resemble the Gunn-flower, but it was similar only in the appearance of its pistils, being more closely allied to the head-lettuce, remarkable for freshness and greenness. l'These, con- tinued Mr. Zabriskie, are the only plants which can with- stand the attacks of Jack Frost, who fastens with terrific force upon the Gum Plant, technically called Spearmintia Blackjackia Pepsinia. Would you believe it? This Gtun Plant flourishes in the very jaws of said Frost! At the far end of the Green House Mr. Zabriskie pointed out the pride of his collection-The Elhelflo Blcmohia. We marveled at the glass case covering this pale flower, where- upon it was explained that he had borrowed the glass case used at college for the Championship Cups. He further explained that the decorations in the Green House, namely the chrysanthemums, necessitated these strenuous measures. It seems that the Elhello Blonehfla has such a leaning toward Io8

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Qaueenifs QBui5inaI Queries anh Zlnxiuus Zinniiis Qnsmers How can I make over my class sweater for evening wear?-QUEENIE QUIZICAL. I should first cut out the sleeves and make the neck decollete. The material thus obtained would make a handsome train. Then the lower part of the sweater could be raveled into a gracefully fringed tunic. The class numerals should afford a dainty court train to any ingenious person.-ANXIoUs ANNIE. How shall I behave in the swimming pool when it is full of Seniors?-QUIZICAL QUEENIE. These are the following methods: I. Don't be bashful about entering into conversation. Dive right in and appear bubbling over with good nature. If things don't seem to be going swimmingly, do not sink into despair, but keep the conversation from becoming dry. 2. Swim under water and hinn an air but come out with considerable splash. 3. Stand up by treading water as long as they are there. 4. Remember Queenie, never to behave as they do.- ANXIOUS ANNIE. How can I arrange to have all my dances taken in the Association room evenings?-QUEENIE. . Send flowers and candy to upperclassmen. Theygvwill repay these small favors by giving you the hrst dance.- ANNIE. y n - How can I overcome my repulsion for 'fvermes in the biological laboratory?-QUEENIE QUIZICAL. - By meeting them often in a social wayg by taking a sympathetic interest in all their little troubles and perplexi- ties. In spite of their uncouth manners they have very kind hearts.-ANXIoUs ANNIE. I IMO,