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and cup tube are passed through the hole in the board into a tube contain- 

 ing water. 



At the Kansas City show of 1902, mossed banks were substituted for 

 the typical boards. These were constructed by nailing G-mch boards run- 

 ning lengthways of tables to scantling. The boards w r ere placed far 

 enough apart to admit the neck of a bottle and the back elevated to give 

 a slope of about 3 inches to the foot. Bottles were placed so the top of 

 the necks were even with the boards, at the proper distance apart to re- 

 ceive the blooms and the whole framework was then covered with green 

 moss. This system is very practical where large collections are to be 

 staged and has been adopted by many of the managements of the leading 

 flower shows. This system enables us to display a greater number of 

 varieties, including those with weak stems, which cannot be staged in 

 vases to advantage. 



Vases Classes calling for more than one bloom of a kind are gen- 

 erally staged together and may vary in number up to 100. When three to 

 six are required, 18 to 24 inches are considerd sufficient length of stem; 

 twenty-five to fifty, 3 to 4 feet, and vases of one hundred will need 5 feet 

 or more for those occupying the center. In arranging vases of twenty-five 

 or more the aim is to have each bloom show distinctly and the general 

 appearance as symmetrical as possible. 



When the schedule states "arranged for effect," colors which harmon- 

 ize are considered best, such as white and pink, or yellow, bronze and red. 

 Sometimes a few of the Anemone section may be used to advantage in 

 such classes, giving diversity in form. 



