OCTOBKK 16. 1902. 



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FUNERAL BUNCHES. 



Carnations. 



We present herewith the first illustra- 

 tions in our .series of floral arrange- 

 ments. We start with the simplest 

 forms of funeral bundles of carnations, 

 and shall later take up more elaborate 

 forms, also other flowers and arrange- 

 ments for other purposes, aiminf; to, in 

 the course of time, cover thoroughly the 

 entire field of floral arrangement. 



In each of the bunches of fifty shown 

 in this issue the same lot of flowers 

 was used, one bunch being made up and 

 photogi-aphed, then taken to pieces and 

 the same flowers used again in a dilTer- 

 ent way. In the bunches of seventy-five 

 the addition of twenty-five flowers to 

 the original lot was the only change in 

 stock aside from the greens. The idea 

 was to show the different effects that 

 might be obtained by the use of the same 

 flowers. 



These bunches were all arranged by 

 Mr. L. P. Walz, Chicago, and we print 

 his remarks regarding same below. 



Bunch No. I is made up of fifty ordi- 

 nary sized carnations, with Asparagus 

 plumosus, common ferns for a back 

 ground, and tied with ribbon. It is a 

 ■so-called careless bunch and quite a 

 favorite style. In making up this bunch 

 it is necessary to wire about half of the 

 flowers so they can be made to stay ex- 

 actly where you want them. No. 24 

 wire is probably the best to use. Sprays 

 of Asparagus plumosus make a pretty, 

 graceful and lasting gi'een and a good 

 foundation for the flowers, it being easier 

 to place the flowers with this than any 

 other green. The maker-up should be 

 careful not to place the flowers evenly 

 for there is nothing so distasteful as to 

 see them arranged evenly, so as to pre- 

 sent a flat surface. A bunch of fifty 

 carnations should be raised from eight 

 to ten inches at the highest point. Ar- 

 range the flowers as nearly as po.ssible in 

 the way in which they grow naturally. 



It is desirable to occasionally use car- 

 nation foliage and buds as shown in 

 No. 2. This bunch also contains fifty 

 flowers, and is finished with a cluster of 

 Adiantum cuneatum at the base. 



Such bunches as No. 1 and No. 2 are 

 usually sold at $3 in Chicago, where 50 

 cents a dozen is a popular price for fair- 

 ly good carnations. 



No. 3 shows a bunch of seventy-five 

 carnations arranged in the same style as 

 No. 1, and No. 4 contains seventy-five 

 blooms arranged much as in No. 2. These 

 bunches of seventy-five, which is a very 

 popular size, u.sually sell at $.5, with or 

 without ribbon. Ribbons seem to be less 

 used now than in former years. 



All these bunches can be made much 

 larger by merely adding more flowers and 

 other material, the selling price often 

 reaching .$25. In taking orders we find 

 the best way is to show the customer 

 a made-up bunch if we happen to have 



one. or a photograph, and name a price 

 for tlie bunch complete. Do not give 

 the price of the flowers per dozen, unless 

 you are asked. By showing the cus- 

 tomer as nearly as possible what he or 

 she will get often a larger and better 

 arrangement can be sold, and you will 

 not only make a larger profit, but the 

 customer will in the end be better satis- 

 fied. I do not mean to overcharge the 



ROSES. 



Feeding. 



To aid in the development and matur- 

 ing of crops, manure in a liquid form 

 is of great benefit. This being ready for 

 immediate absorption by plants, is most 

 eft'ectually employed when the latter are 

 in an active state, and in want of a stim- 

 ulant for assisting the development of a 

 crop. Being easily assimilated, its ac- 

 tion is quick and has the advantage that 

 it can be applied just at the season when 

 stimulants are required, and of such a 

 strength as is best suited to the varinua 

 stages of growth to insure best results. 



The best and safest material to use 

 for this purpo.se is cow manure, for while 

 possessing all the elements necessary for 

 supplying the wants of the rose, it pos- 

 sesses few of the caustic principles so 

 prevalent in chemical preparations. 



Funeral Bunches. No. I . 



customer, but to get a price that will 

 enable you to give good value. 



One thing is certain. You cannot af- 

 ford to sell your carnations arranged in 

 a handsome bunch at the price of loose 

 flowers. Your time, material and ar- 

 tistic ability are certainly worth some- 

 thing. L. P. Walz. 



Now is the time to prepare advs. for 

 our special Thansgiving number, to be 

 issued Nov. 13. 



For the proper preparation of a liquid 

 from this material, a tank should be 

 built of sufficient capacity to hold at 

 least as much water as will be required 

 for one application, this to be used as a 

 reservoir to distribute from, and which 

 should, if possible, be connected with the 

 water service pipes and pump. Another 

 tank of smaller size should be built .■»• 

 a higher level and connected with the 

 first. 



Fill the smaller tank with manure and 



