AERAXGIXa THE BOUQUETS. 



AVIXG tliiLS compk^ted the different prci- 

 cesses required for tlie prodtiction of the 

 Phantom Bouquet. Avith bc-xes Avell tilled 

 with a complete assortment of white • 

 and perfect leaves, seed-vessels, and flowers, the artist 

 comes now to the flnal operation of combining tliem into 

 tastefiil .n'oups or bouquets, under glass cases or shades. 

 These will be fotmd indispensable to the permanent 

 preservation of Avhat otherwise would be a fleeting beauty. 

 AVe may suppose that such a shade, of perfectly AA-hite 

 glass. Avitli stand to receive it. has been provided. 



The flrst thing required will be to form a cushion, 

 either of blue or black velvet, these colors being found 



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