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feathery mist of the Cliver, or Gypsophila Muralis, then they will glow 

 like a sun-set cloud at eve. 



Eoyal Lilies must be placed in tall vases or glasses, and Eoses blend 

 perfectly with them, while Fuchsias will droop lovingly between them. 



Give Pansies and Anemones a tiny vase by themselves, and see 

 how glorious they are. When you have a large basket of flowers to 

 arrange, make a harmonious blending. Put the celestial blues of the 

 Larkspurs beside the brilliant scarlets of the Verbenas and Geraniums; 

 then add the snowy vrhiteness of some Phlox or Candytuft, and judge 

 for yourself of the effectiveness of the tri-color. Yellow is very useful 

 in the vivid arrangement of bouquets and vases. Place it beside the 

 ruby-red Fuchsias, near to the royal purple Verbenas, and see how it 

 enhances the brightness of their hues. Among the white Eoses, min- 

 gle pink Verbenas or Geraniums ; and with royal purple add cream- 

 colored Stocks or Eoses ; then fill in with the neutral tints of the 

 Mignonette, Ageratum, Heliotrope, etc., etc., — soft and sweet — and 

 they will heighten the contrast of the more gorgeous hues, yet do not 

 conflict with them. A Sofrano rose bud, a sprig of Mignonette, a Tube- 

 rose, and a bit of scarlet Verbena, mingled with Heliotrope and sweet 

 Verbena, and some feathery green leaves, make as perfect a bouquet as 

 one can desire to see. 



If flowers could only pose themselves, it would be a great saving of 

 trouble to many flower raisers — and doubtless the effect would be very 

 charming ; but this pleasure is denied to them, and our ignorant fingers 

 put them hither and thither, often in most horrid contrasts and shad- 

 ings. 



Eemember this one rule — never put blue and purple together ; never 

 let crimson and scarlet be in juxtaposition ; nor bright pink and scar- 

 let. Arrange your flowers in shadings of the same color, or in contrasts, 

 with a plentiful mixture of white and neutral tints. In shading flat 

 dishes of flowers, place the darkest in the center and shade out to 

 white. 



The present fashion among florists is to arrange bouquets, baskets, 

 etc., so as to consume as many flowers as possible ; and the crowding 

 together of such quantities produces stiffness and formality — where 

 lightness and gracefulness should be especially sought for. 



The foliage belonging to each plant is, usually, the best adapted to 

 its peculiar beauty. The Camellia, without its leaves, is a chilly, cold 



