SWEET PEAS FOR TABLE DECORATION 



this method, but the salmon orange and crimson 

 colored varieties lose much of their beauty when cut 

 for long before they are required. 



SWEET PEAS FOR TABLE AND OTHER 



DECORATIONS 



Few flowers lend themselves so readily to the deco- 

 rator's art as does the fragrant Sweet Pea. They 

 require no wiring or stiffening of the stem once they 

 are cut, they are ready for the deft fingers to create 

 charming effects for any purpose. 



Pretty effects may be had by associating two colors 

 that harmonize, though perhaps nothing is daintier 

 than a table decorated with one variety only say, 

 the beautiful Countess Spencer. A lovely combination 

 may be obtained by using Barbara or Stirling Stent with 

 Queen Victoria Spencer or Primrose Spencer, or a 

 crimson and a yellow, and Orchid in conjunction with 

 a rich cream pink, and Illuminator with a rich primrose 

 variety all form most charming color harmonies. 

 Lavender and blue Sweet Peas look dull under artificial 

 light, though very pleasing at other times. Or, again, 

 various shades of pink, from light to dark, form a 

 beautiful color scheme. 



In arranging the flowers let all be as light and airy 

 looking as possible; never jam the sprays closely 

 together; strive to let every flower be seen. Allow 

 a few flowers to stand well above the others, which 

 tends to give all a natural appearance. A few sprays 

 of colored lycopodium allowed to trail over the sides 

 of the receptacles and arranged on the table, or sprays 

 of asparagus, smilax or other light greenery, all help 



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