103 MISSOURI STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



to a degree, and as the kuowledg-e of its science is unfolded to us, it 

 becomes a captivating pastime. The outlay, in time and money is 

 trifling when brought in compare with our enjoyment from our beauti- 

 ful surroundings, to say nothing of the ruddy health acquired by the 

 outdoor exercise, which alone will treble any expense we may have in- 

 curred. To be successful in the arrangement and display, one must be 

 able to harmonize in color and form, and to group flowers with due re- 

 gard to taste. The knowledge of a florist is very essential, and can 

 soon be learned by self-teaching and observation. First learn to select 

 your stock suitable to your arrangements, next learn to cultivate. 



The flower beds can be varied as to size and shape, crescent, ob- 

 long,square or round. The center of beds and background of borders 

 should be filled with the taller variety of flowers, such as Cannas^ 

 Coleus, Dahlias and Salvias, any such tall variety, of which there are 

 hundreds to choose from. They should however be arranged with due 

 regard as to their adaptibility of color and form. The edges filled 

 with diversified dwarf variety and small trailing plants as Verbenas, 

 Pansies, Lobelias and Moss. Limited space deter us pointing out the 

 manifiold ways by which these decoration may be varied. 



Our aim is to induce our sister woman to take an interest with us. 

 They will, I am sure, find the highest gratification in the realization of 

 these artistic triumphs, which the blending of flowers and varigated 

 foliage lends to enhance the beauty of our surroundings, and makes 

 all creation seem set to a brighter and happier key. 



The is no limit to the use of flowers both as a source of profit and 

 pleasure, and more attention is now being given to this branch than 

 formerly. 



Here we have the soil and climate favorable to floraculture, 

 and every lady can at least grow sufficient to adorn her own home, and 

 while gratifying her own taste, she will have that which is pleasing to 

 her friends as well. Florists all over our broad land are earning money 

 rapidly and easily, then why should not women be florists ? The health- 

 fulness commends it, the remuneration quite as good if not better than 

 many of the devices adopted to eke out a living. Let women be 

 florists, thus blending profit with pleasure and making earth full of 

 heaven. 



A small greenhouse or conservatory costs but little in which to 

 winter her greenhouse plants, and she can fill her home with summer 

 while the chill winter blast is howling outside. We are glad to see old 

 fogyism giving place to the esthetic taste of to-day. And it is possible 

 to make the poorest habitation charming, by the judicious display of 



