HOW TO SUGGEST THE SEASON 



point forward and others backward. Do 

 this also with the Earth sprays. 



Let the Midzu-giwa — the place at the 

 base where all the stems must unite and 

 appear as one stalk — be short, about three 

 inches or so in length. The shortening of this 

 part of the arrangement makes it look full and 

 spreading, as all plant life is at that season. 



The amount of water put into the vase is 

 regulated according to the season. In spring, 

 when the streams are full to overflowing, 

 vases are filled to the brim. The Japanese 

 put wax on the edges of the vase, so that 

 the water can go over the rim at this season 

 and look as if it were overflowing, yet not 

 actually spill. 



Summer Arrangement 



In summer use young green leaves in 

 great abundance. Cut leaves off near the 

 water in order to give a cool effect. 



Make the Midzu-giwa shorter than at any 

 other season, about two inches in length 

 and make your arrangement very full and 



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