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HARRIER, har'e-ar, a scent hound midway in size between a beagle and a foxhound. The harrier looks very much like a small, more active edition of the English foxhound. Its average height at the shoulders ranges from 19 to 21 inches (48-53 cm) and its weight from 40 to 50 pounds (18—23 kg). Its color is varied and may be black, white, or tan, or combinations of these. As the name implies, the harrier was bred solely for the pursuit of the hare. It is used mostly in large packs, but it is also hunted alone or in braces (pairs), depending on the type of countryside.

A baby skunk makes a playful, affectionate, and responsive pet. It remains so even as an adult. Its scent glands may be left intact, as it does not use this defense upon those it knows. However if a kitten is to become a house pet, no doubt it will be given some freedom in the yard. This may expose it to stray dogs or some other frightening factor; hence it is advisable to have the scent glands removed.

A scented garden has its own obvious pleasures, and despite the cries that scent is being lost by modern flower breeders there are many different types of flowers that can be used effectively in this way. The heady scent of wallflowers Erysimum, the lovely mignonette and, of course, night-scented stock are all excellent choices. There are many more that can be appreciated from spring to winter, and they include the white Nicotiana (tobacco plant) and many forms of lilac, lavender, lily-of-the-valley, honeysuckle, viburnum, sweet peas, and jasmine.