56 PHANTOM FLOWERS. 



Petjtzia Scabka, or Rough-Leaved DEtrrziA. 



(Cut No. 8.) 



One of the most beautiful small leaves we can use. 

 Gather them in June and July. They will be per- 

 fectly skeletonized in three or four weeks, without 

 losing their stems. These graceful little leaves, with 

 serrated edges, form beautiful wreaths and sprays, 

 either for black velvet crosses, or to be twined around 

 the base of a bouquet. 



Deutzia Gracilis, another variety of this desirable 

 garden plant, requires somewhat longer for its perfect 

 preparation. 



Beach, Hickort, and Chestnut. 



These leaves contain a slight portion of tannin, and 

 had better be kept separate from other kinds. A few 

 drops of muriatic acid added to the water in which 

 they are placed for maceration, will hasten the pro- 

 cess. They may be gathered in July, and will require 

 several months to become completely skeletonized. 



Dwarf Pear, Sassafras, and Althea 



(Cut No. 9.) 



Gather in July. They require about two months. 



