IIO CHRYSANTHEMUMS 



hundred blooms of one colour are well ar- 

 ranged they produce an effect that is truly 

 magnificent. For arranging such exhibits, 

 the blooms must have stems from three to 

 five feet long. Vases of chrysanthemums, 

 with other material arranged for effect, are 

 a prominent feature of most exhibitions. 

 Here simple combinations of colour are 

 generally most pleasing. One variety of 

 chrysanthemum, with some well-coloured 

 autumn leaves, is often successfully used. 

 One of the prettiest arrangements that I have 

 ever seen was a vase of medium-sized flowers 

 of a' white variety interspersed with sprays 

 of Berberis Thunbergii. The bright scarlet 

 berries of the barberry in contrast with the 

 white chrysanthemums produced a beautiful 

 effect, and won the premier prize in keen 

 competition. 



ETHICS OF EXHIBITING 



Before going to the exhibition endeavour 

 to understand as thoroughly as possible 

 the principles upon which such affairs are 

 generally based, and, in particular, the one 

 in which you propose to take part. Also 

 study the specific rules and conditions under 



