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put over the stems, but water should net come in contact with 
the blooms. When arranging the flowers at the show the tips 
of the stems should again be cut in order that they may con- 
tinue taking up water. When packing round flowers, such as 
peonies, tulips, roses, ete., a light covering of tissue paper 
around each flower before placing in the box will prevent 
bruising of the petals. Tissue paper is a great aid in pack- 
ing flowers and should be used unstintingly in separating the 
various layers in the boxes. 
Sprays of shrubs are treated in the same way as the peren- 
nials both as to gathering and packing. Pendulous branches 
of shrubs sometimes hang in an awkward position and when 
in bloom do not give the desired effect. This can be remedied 
by staking the branches that are to be cut in such a way that 
when the flowers open they are faeing in the right direction. 
After the blooms open their position cannot be altered. © 
THE FEATURE GARDEN 
In conjunction with the spring flower show a special gar- 
den was developed to give the public an idea of what could be 
accomplished in a very short time. A piece of ground, 60 x 80 
feet, was selected near the floral display house, and by sod- 
ding, laying out beds, planting a hedge and bedding plants, 
and placing a few pieces of garden furniture attractively, a 
most pleasing garden was created. The plants in the beds 
consisted of pink geraniums and blue ageratum bordered with 
sweet alyssum. A hedge of red cedar formed the inner bound- 
ary of the garden and beyond this was a mass planting of 
shrubs, with a few palms to screen it from the natural treat- 
ment surrounding. Through the opening in the wall that 
encloses the Linnean Garden, one was attracted to this small 
garden by the view of a gazing globe. At the opposite end 
was a bird bath, while two white seats terminated the other 
walks. The garden was illuminated on the two evenings of 
the show and attracted a great many persons. It will be re- 
tained until spring, when it will be planted with pansies, 
bulbs, and iris. 
