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such might be judiciously varied. One or 

 two pieces of foliage — a little Gysophila 

 — or light grass, such as Agrostis neublosa^ 

 might with advantage be used. But this 

 should not be overdone, and only if the 

 rules allow of it. 



"In staging a collection of twelve varie- 

 ties, they should be placed in three rows, 

 the back rows being tiered eight or nine 

 inches above the other, and arrange the 

 colors so that they do not clash. Even if 

 the show schedule does not ask for it, name 

 each variety with a neat card placed at the 

 base of each vase." 



Two very important points for the ex- 

 hibitor to observe are: (i) follow the 

 rules as to the number of stems per vase 

 and foliage allowed; (2) see to it that the 

 flowers are true to name. Varieties of dis- 

 tinct colors should be used and those that 

 are very nearly like others in the exhibit 



