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should be placed at intervals, and against the darker- 

 coloured leaves, for effect. 



Each wreath should be made by a separate hand, 

 for when two persons work at the same wreath, the 

 effect is frequently spoiled by the two ends not 

 matching, or it is otherwise wanting in uniformity. 



When one length of cord is covered, it should be 

 laid carefully aside, and another taken in its place, 

 until there is sufficient for the space they are in- 

 tended to occupy in the Church. They may be joined 

 by tying the ends together, and any little additions 

 made and spaces filled up, if required, when they are 

 hung up in their proper places. 



Wreaths are most commonly made in the manner 

 just described ; but many think it better to make a 

 foundation of three or four strands of twine, rather than 

 rope. In this case, the twine should be knotted 

 together at intervals of about four inches ; allowance 

 being made in measuring the twine for what will be 

 taken up in knotting. Laurel or Holly may be fixed 

 by inserting the upper leaves of each spray in one of 



