Sweet Peas 



is a pleasant variation when Sweet Peas are being 

 pretty constantly used. 



Trails of Smilax or Asparagus do very well, 

 especially the former. If pieces of bronzy tinted 

 foliage or Selaginella can be obtained to asso- 

 ciate with buff-coloured flowers, the effect is 

 very fine. 



On no account should flowers be laid on the 

 table without being in water, as is sometimes 

 done, and mirrors in the centres of tables are 

 never in good taste. 



In filling large jars for other positions in the 

 home, the foregoing suggestions should be carried 

 out. 



The best effects are always obtained by large 

 vases of one colour. 



No better advice can be given to the beginner 

 than to experiment on every possible opportunity 

 with the flowers he cuts from time to time to keep 

 his plants going. Arrange vases of different 

 varieties and observe their behaviour. Experience 

 gained in this way is many times more valuable 

 than anything that can be learned by reading. 

 If a successful exhibitor lives near, his aid 

 might be called in, and I am sure it will be 

 given. 



J never yet knew a florist who was not willing 

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