The Strange Story of the Flowers 



In the drawing-room are embroideries designed 

 by two young women of Salem, Massachusetts, 

 who have established a thriving industry in 

 transferring the glow of wild flowers to the adorn- 

 ment of noble houses such as this. As one goes 

 from studio to studio, it is cheering to find so 

 many men and women busy at work which is 

 more joyful than play, — which in many cases 

 first taken up as a recreation disclosed a vein of 

 genuine talent and so pointed to a career more 

 delightful than any other, — because it chimes in 

 with the love of beauty and the power of giving 

 it worthy expression. 



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