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large blooms appear incongruous on small 

 tables. The many beautiful varieties of pom- 

 pons are very desirable for this latter purpose. 

 It is, however, in decorating large dwell- 

 ings and churches for weddings, receptions, 

 and other important social functions, and 

 halls and such places of public assembly, that 

 the chrysanthemum is seen in all its glory. 

 Here the plants can be used among great 

 groups of palms and other foliage plants, 

 and large vases of long-stemmed blooms may 

 be displayed with magnificent effect. In 

 addition they may be tied, in bunches and 

 festoons over altar and chancel rail, mirrors, 

 doorways, and windows. In fact, they may 

 be used anywhere that flowers can be placed 

 in order t5 transform the interior into 

 a bower of beauty. When employed in 

 such manner the effect will in most cases 

 leave a lasting impression on the minds of 

 the spectators, and will in all probability 

 strengthen their love for the beautiful as 

 embodied in the form of flowers and plants. 



IMPORTING 



Many of the best varieties in cultivation 

 at the present time have been imported 



