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kind above described. We have seen charming designs 

 brought into being by observing a more sensible method 

 of adjusting the flowers, in which their natural grace 

 and beauty has been beautifully illustrated. 



In the decorations of our homes the Sweet Peas 

 should always play an important part. There are so 

 many devices and receptacles in which their true 

 decorative beauty may be practically demonstrated, and 

 every room in the home would be brightened and 

 improved by the inclusion therein of a vase or two of 

 these flowers. 



We frequently requisition a number of small, clear 

 glasses, each with a good base and with a rather narrow 

 straight neck and small aperture. The upright neck of 

 these small glasses enables the decorator to adjust the 

 blossoms in pleasing poise, so that only a few flowers 

 are needed to make a pretty display, and crowding 

 by these means is avoided. Such receptacles may be 

 disposed in numerous ways throughout the dwelling- 

 rooms to distinct advantage. When vases or glasses 

 with wide openings are utilised, and these with necks 

 shaped to various extreme angles, it is almost impossible 

 to make a light and dainty display, as so many flowers 

 have to be used to give a proper finish. 



For bold and effective displays, some of the smaller 

 trumpet vases should be used. Those ten inches to a 

 foot in height will make a pretty decoration, and if the 

 opening be covered with brass wire netting of a rather 

 small mesh, the actual task of arranging the Sweet Peas 

 is rendered extremely simple and easy. Bowls that are 

 not over-large are very pretty for sideboard decorations, 

 or for placing on the small occasional tables of the 

 drawing-room. What is prettier than a bowl of Sweet 

 Peas set up in the ample recess of a latticed window ? 

 In fact, their uses appear to be endless. Their arrange- 

 ment, however, needs to be carefully done if the best 



