THEORY OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENT 



life, happy married life, etc., that it is fre- 

 quently used for many celebrations and is 

 a great favorite for an arrangement made 

 at parting, the length of branch insuring 

 a safe return from the longest journey, es- 

 pecially if one branch is made to form a 

 complete circle. 



For a house-warming white flowers are 

 used, as they suggest water to quench a 

 fire; fire being their constant dread, as in 

 the construction of many houses everything 

 but the roof is inflammable. Red flowers 

 suggest fire, so should be avoided on such 

 occasions. To celebrate an inheritance all 

 kinds of evergreens or chrysanthemums may 

 be used, any flowers which are long-lived, to 

 convey the idea that the wealth or posses- 

 sions may remain forever with you. 



There are appropriate arrangements for 

 all felicitous occasions, as well as for sad 

 ones. An offering at death should be of 

 white flowers, with some dead leaves and 

 branches, so arranged as to express peace. 

 All gifts of flowers must be in bud, so that 



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