SS SWEET PEAS 



on page 36. A totally different arrangement is shown on the left- 

 hand side of the picture. This, I think, altogether lacks the charm of 

 the other. Although some varieties show a tendency to produce blos- 

 soms dispersed on the stem in this way, it is often due to rich feeding 

 at the root, which has the effect of elongating the stem to an extent 

 that is to be deprecated. Now, in the arrangement of Sweet Peas in 



THE TOPS OF SWEET PEA PLANTS FLOWERS AND 

 FOLIAGE ON THE SAME STEM. 



a vase, this kind of flower is apt to produce a disappointing effect. 

 It is true that it is not to be despised in setting up a vase of blooms 

 at an exhibition, but for filling the vase for the table or hall I much 

 prefer the more natural arrangement. 



The Art of Arrangement. The art of setting up Sweet Peas, 

 or in fact any kind of flower, lies in disposing them lightly. To 

 crowd blooms in a vase is quite to spoil their natural grace and 

 beauty. Some of the most successful vases of Carnations I have 

 seen were arranged by the decorator first bunching the flowers 



