The Country Gentleman gives an instance of a young lady who cultivated one-half an acre of laud, both for the sake of health and a little profit. The labor was light, and the physical exercise gave greater zest to indoor enjoyments. At the end of the season the account stood as follows :

Expenses of rent, seed, labor etc.................

$34

63

Returns - 200 lbs. sage, 40c.................

$80

00

160 bu.carrots, 30c...............

49

60

Radishes...............

6

85

3½ lbs. Saffron, 90c - 1½ lbs. $1

4

65

Grapes (old vine, pruned and improved)...........

3

00

144

10

Net....................................

$109

47