Marked coldness, followed by windy sighs, culminating in stormy bluster. Alternate Frostiness and Melting. A depressing month and one to test the intensity of the heart gardener. All but the hardiest plants must be given extreme attention, and many gardeners, to avoid the danger of a frost, sit up far into the night with their favorite plants during this month. But at the best it is apt to be chilly and unpleasant going. The month ends in calm, indifferent weather. [Illustration] APRIL [Illustration: _Taurus_] The Bull [Illustration] THE BULL Thro’ melting clouds the ever-gaining Sun Predicts a rise in Summer’s stock to-day. The Bears of Winter now are on the run, The Bull of Spring o’er April’s Bourse holds sway. [Illustration] [Illustration] CUPID’S FORECAST APRIL Less cold but very changeable. Brief intervals of smiling weather, succeeded by frowning clouds and petulant showers. Sudden storms, accompanied by floods of tears, which dry rapidly as warmer feeling prevails. The first Spring Hats begin to come out and the mewing of Pussy Willow is heard in the land. The month will end with soft, engaging weather. [Illustration] MAY [Illustration: _Gemini_] The Twins [Illustration] THE TWINS Winter the Dotard, fool’d by April’s tears, Is fain to linger in the lap of Spring, When, with her tall twin brothers, May appears, And bids him have no thought of such a thing. [Illustration] [Illustration] CUPID’S FORECAST MAY Small birds will begin house-hunting and set the fashion by choosing mates. Soft airs prevail and the skies are rosy. The first leaflets of Spring poetry begin to come out. Occasional warm showers, melting hearts and budding friendships. A few sharp storms, followed by bright making-up weather. [Illustration] JUNE [Illustration: _Cancer_] The Crab [Illustration] THE CRAB Since it is written “Crabbed Age and Youth Cannot together live,” now strange to tell, The crusty Crab for love of June’s sweet tooth Lays down his life and doffs his armored shell. [Illustration] [Illustration] CUPID’S FORECAST JUNE Depression in heart areas, relieved by brief storms which clear the air. A wave of tenderness over all the heart regions, followed by a general warm feeling and the glad ringing of church bells. If you are going to cultivate Matrimony this year, now is the time to begin. Flowery sentiments abound. Increasing warmth produces an atmosphere charged with restlessness in the thickly peopled heart centres. Unsettled weather and clouds, melting away in epistolary showers. [Illustration] JULY [Illustration: _Leo_] The Lion [Illustration] THE LION See how the Lion rages in July And shakes his mane and walketh up and down, And roars for hunger. Shall I tell you why? The folk who feed him all are out of town. [Illustration] [Illustration] CUPID’S FORECAST JULY General seaward movement in the air, followed by ocean breezes and heavily charged Hotel Atmosphere. Waves of hot air, principally on the beaches and hotel piazzas. Engaging weather everywhere, with intervals of changeableness. Cooler airs and tempermentary depression, which are followed by clearing skies and renewed warm pressure. [Illustration] AUGUST [Illustration: _Virgo_] The Virgin [Illustration] THE VIRGIN Come maidens all, for grace or beauty known, Behold your queen in virgin majesty— The Summer Girl, who sits on August’s throne And holds her court beside the laughing sea. [Illustration] [Illustration: _The Sands Of Time_] CUPID’S FORECAST AUGUST Cupid’s Shooting Season is at its height. Steady weather. Bright skies and continued prevalence of Hot Air. A few storms, violent, but of short duration, and ending in still warmer conditions. Towards the end of the month a slightly depressed atmosphere, but the month will end with a sunlit sea and warm waves. The barometer...