AUTUMN" LEAVES. 



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too warm, the leaves will crimp and curl. "When leaves 

 are carefully pressed, they are liable to curl slightly out 

 of shape if exposed to the dry air of heated rooms. The 

 coating of wax prevents this, and preserves the leaves. 



Should one wish to highten the color, dry colors can 

 be rubbed in, and in making fancy designs, a rich com- 



BRACKET WITH AUTUMN LEAVES. 



bination of shades can be made. The stiff, glossy Holly 

 leaves appear pretty when artificially colored, and make 

 showy "Christmas greens." Sprays of Sumach, Maple, 

 and other small leaves, may be prepared without separat- 

 ing, and they can be tastefully arranged with ferns and 

 grasses. 



