Dr. M'Carthy, of Dayton, Ohio, remarks that of all occupations there is none which requires so close a union of mental activity with physical energy as the various pursuits of gardening, which therefore make a human being as near perfect as he was designed to be. He remarks that:

"There is no other occupation better adapted to effect this than that of the horticulturist, whose ever varying duties call into frequent action the numerous powerful muscles that erect the spine, expand the chest, propel the body, sustain its burthens and perform its heavy work, as well as the smaller ones that move the hands and work the fingers in the innumerable skillful digitations so necessary and effective in training, fostering and directing his delicate plantlets. The voluntary muscles, useful and indispensable as they are, are like well-grown indolent persons, who will do nothing of their own accord; they need constant supervision and direction. They are, however, obedient, docile and efficient - work well under a master, making the best of servants."