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era are readily put through this ; it hides the moss, pre- 

 vents any small particles from escaping, and at the same 

 time serves to prevent evaporation from the damp moss. 

 To those who object to the formality of flower designs 



Fig. 62. HASP. 



Fig. 63. HEABT. 



for funeral or for other uses we would ask what they 

 would substitute, or if flowers are to be given in what bet- 

 ter shape can the offering be presented ? To those who 

 object that they are made the objects of bargain and sale, 

 we say so may be the carriage in which you attend at the 



Fig. 64. LYRE. 



Fig. 65. CROSS. 



Fig. 66. ANCHOB. 



grave to show your sympathy. It does not show less sym- 

 pathy if it involves sacrifice, and the greatest sacrifice 

 which many can give is money money expended often 

 from a slim purse in purchasing a last tribute of respect 

 to the memory of a departed friend. 



