is the "filbert," so called from its
resemblance to the oval form of the nut of that name, and the
similarity of the direction of the lines of the nail to those on the
wood of the nut.

Scissors and Nail-brush.

The appearance of white spots on the nails is caused by knocks or
blows. To obviate the appearance of such spots the hands must be taken
care of and the nails disturbed as little as possible. When the nails
become stained or discolored, a little lemon juice is the best agent
to employ as a corrective. It is equally valuable in discoloration of
the skin.

The care of the nails, should be strictly limited to the use of the
knife or scissors to their free border, and of the ivory presser to
their base, to prevent the adhesion of the free margin of the
scarf-skin to the surface of the nail and its forward growth upon it.
The edge of scarf-skin should never be pared, nor surface of the nail
ever scraped, nor should the nails be cleaned with any instrument
whatever except the nail-brush.

There is no rule for the management of the nail of greater importance
than that which prescribes the pressing back of the edge of the
scarf-skin which forms the boundary of the base of the nail. This
margin is naturally adherent to the surface of the nail, and has a
tendency to grow forward with it and become ragged and attenuated.
When allowed to do so, the ragged edge is apt to split up into shreds,
and these projecting from the surface, are pulled and torn, and often
occasion a laceration of the skin and a painful wound. The occurrence
of these little shreds, denominated _agnails_, may be effectually
prevented by the regular use of the presser once or twice a week. It
must be used with gentleness.

The following is said to be an excellent preparation for making the
hands white; and as it cannot possibly injure them, we give it a place
here. Take as much scraped horseradish as will fill a tablespoon; pour
on it half-a-pint of hot milk. Use it before washing, allowing it to
dry on the hands before applying the water. Redness and chapping are
sometimes caused by the hands being imperfectly dried. The greatest
care should be taken in drying them, more especially in cold weather,
and when the hands are exposed to cold winds.

If the hands become rough from any cause, the following may be applied
with good effect: Half fill a basin with fine sand and soap-suds, as
hot as can be borne. Brush and rub the hands thoroughly with h