PHANTOM FLOWERS. 



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Hydrangea Quercifolia : Oak-Leaved Hydrangea. 



(Cut No. 14.) 



This is a tougher and coarser species, composed 

 of four flat petals. It requires longer time to macer- 

 ate than the Hydrangea Hortensia, but should be 

 gathered as soon as the bunches begin to turn brown 

 on the tree. A brush will be necessary to clear 

 properly. 



Campanula. 



The seed-vessels of the several species of these, 

 including the Canterbury Bell, are much admired in 

 the bouquet, although not so delicate as the Lobelia, 

 which they resemble. Some varieties will become 

 sufficiently prepared on the plant, and only require 

 bleaching, but others need two or three weeks' 

 maceration. 



To the above list the following may be added : — 



Black Henbane (^Hyoscyamus niger). 

 English Monkshood {Aconitum Napellus). 

 Toad Flax (^Colutea arborescens) . 

 Wild Salvia. 



Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa). 



