GOURDS
Darning-Egg
A smooth well-shaped gourd (mock-orange) makes a serviceable darning egg.
Hanging-Basket (Large gourd, soil, plant)
Clear the gourd of fibre and seeds, after cutting off the top rim evenly. Pierce the top with two holes through which to attach cord for hanging, fill with a light, loose soil, and plant in it a drooping, trailing plant. Cut a hole in the lower end to allow for drainage. Let the country child save gourds of good shape to present, thus filled, to city friends.