176 BRITISH FLORAL DECORATION 



and christenings must surely be looked upon as 

 joyous events, and I hold that it is therefore the 

 duty of florists to endeavour on these occasions to do 

 everything that lies in their power to brighten and 

 relieve the severity of the building. 



It has also always been a matter of regret to me 

 that a few soft colourings are not more often per- 

 mitted, at any rate for weddings. I have been 

 allowed a little latitude in this direction several 

 times, and always with perfect success. 



