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IN CRITICISING the designs presented in the foregoing pages, it 
should be kept in mind that they are largely intended to be only 
suggestive, as showing about how certain forms of designs look when 
filled. They are not presented as models to follow exactly, but mainly 
for the purpose of aiding sales in the flower-store or greenhouse office ; 
and the customer's taste can ofttimes be as well suited, or better, by a 
wide departure from the forms here presented. Indeed, the different sea- 
sous will frequently make necessary- the use of other flowers than those 
indicated in the plates. 
Again, it is hoped that the use of this book will stimulate originality 
in the working florists who seek its aid. In the successive seasons of the 
year very many different forms of the same idea can be developed, and we 
trust, that with the many suggestions as to other useful designs for various 
occasions presented in the following pages, our brother florists may find 
their inventive ideas stimulated to the point of producing many designs of 
greater beauty than any here shown or described. 
No. 1. (Page 9.) Standing- Cross and Pillow. As the engraver very plainly indi- 
cates, the flowers used are candidum lilies, roses, callas, abutilons, carnations, sweet alys- 
suni, drooping begonias and a few dainty pansies. .It represents a medium-priced design, 
with smilax backing. See page 133 for other combinations. 
No. 2. (Page 11.) Standing Cross of Ivy. A standing ivy cross, intermingled 
with Perle roses. Yinca elegant issi ma is climbing around and over it, and heads of 
wheat are arranged in the base as per illustration. For descriptions of other ivy designs, 
see page 136. 
No. 3. (Page 13.) Cross with Slanting Amis. This design was made up in the 
summer, and was about three feet high with the base. The engraving clearly indicates 
the character of the flowers used, but does not do justice to the real beauty of the design. 
For descriptions other crosses, see pages 134, 135 and 136. 
No. 4. (Page 15.) Immortelle Cross. A square standing cross of rich purple im- 
mortelles, with drapery of Marie Guillot roses. A bunch of marguerites were grouped as 
though growing; fern leaves, lily of the valley, etc., were disposed in a careless fashion 
on the base. The reverse of this cross was filled with polished ivy leaves, with a base of 
white immortelles, representing a rock. On the rock was the one word " Faith." The 
idea sought to be embodied was '" Friendship and Immortality," represented by ivy and 
immortelles. The design is suitable for the funeral of an aged lady. 
