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with zinc or copper, and provided with a waste pipe. Around the top is a bas- 

 ket work of brass, usually four to six inches in depth. The pots placed inside 

 are supposed to be deep enough to reach only to the lower edge of the brass work, 

 and covered with moss. Cut flowers, Dahlias, Pinks and Carnations, may be 

 placed in here, half of the box having previously been filled with moss, and 



Pig. 50. 



the rest with sand, into which their stems are pressed. If the flowers are taste- 

 fully arranged according to harmony of colors, they will give a pretty effect, and 

 the flowers will last several days. 



If it is possible, it will be well to provide all stands used for cut flowers, with 

 glass shades which can be removed during the day time, but at nightfall be placed 

 over them, both to secure from too cool temperature, and to protect against dust 

 which comes from the morning's sweepings. Flowers will also keep fresh longer 

 if preserved in moistened sand, than if kept in water alone. 



Fig. 51. Pig. 52. 



Fig. 48 is a plant stand for household use and ornament of more than cus- 

 tomary spaciousness. It is constructed either in a full circular form or semi-circle 

 to suit the fancy, and will usually lit into the recess of any bow-window. It is 

 built of a wire frame, principally with wooden legs and supports. Has the usual 

 zinc tray inside, well filled with growing plants. Its size is about four and a 



