ANALYSIS OF DESIGNS. 109 
No. 18. (Page 43.) Cross, Pillow and Arch. This design is most appropriate for 
a Catholic funeral. A variety of flowers is used, as may he noted in tin- engraving. Lilies, 
abutilons, houvardias and roses are the main constituents, and the piece is heavily backed 
by tradescantia leaves. 
No. 19. (Page 45.) Broken Wheel, on Ivy Base. This beautiful wheel was made 
for a railroad magnate who had passed away. On an embankment of polished ivy leaves 
were rails of violets. The wheel itself stood thirty inches high. The outer edge or "tire" 
was formed of white camellias set closely together. The "felloe" and "huh" were of 
white carnations, while the "spokes" were of two rows of white azaleas. The "nut " 
was indicated by a white camellia. Ferns were grouped in graceful clumps at the rear of 
the wheel, while a mass of Roman hyacinths and marguerites "grew " on the hank to the 
left, intermingled with delicate ferns. The beauty of this design consisted of the pun- 
white wheel, no tinted flowers being allowed in it, and the strong contrast afforded by the 
dark green ivy leaves on the base. 
No. 20. (Page 47.) Banner, with Cross. This very simple and chaste design pre 
sents a banner of ivy leaves, on which is arranged a cross of lily of the valley with a single 
Niphetos bud in the center. Three callas are arranged, connected by ribbon as in the 
engraving. A floral base of marguerites, fern leaves and roses, completes this admirable 
arrangement. For further suggestions, see Chapter V. 
No. 21. (Page 49.) Armchair, with Monogram. An armchair upholstered in roses, 
carnations, etc. An emblem of ease, and supposed to be very emblematic of the life a 
florist leads, which we all know is largely easy chairs and flowers ! All play and no work 
— a charming life ! Anyone desirous of filling such a chair can do so in the most approved 
fashion by consulting the arrangement so admirably engraved on page 49. 
No. 22. (Page 51.) Framed Panel. A panel of lycopodium, or live green moss, 
framed in ivy leaves. A graceful cluster of callas and foliage, orchids and Roman hya- 
cinths, tied with sash of ribbon, as the subject of the picture. A scarlet anthurium gives 
the only touch of color to this simple and beautiful tribute. Endless variations can be 
made on this suggestion by the artistic worker. 
No. 23. (Page 53.) Water Lily and Fern Easket. A charming arrangement is 
here depicted, with touches of adiantum ferns. The long loose steins of the water lilies 
are very artistically managed. The engraving gives a good idea of the filling. 
No. 24. (Page 55.) Rose Basket. A square gilt basket of Perle roses and fern 
leaves. A cluster of silvery white Rex begonia leaves occupies the center, with a few light 
blue pansies placed in relief against it, which gives the touch of beauty to the whole. 
No. 25. (Page 57.) Basket of Roses. Perle and American Beauty roses are illus- 
trated, with their own foliage. The only departure is the cluster of bouvardia in the 
center. 
No. 26. (Page 59.) Champagne Basket. Mermet roses, lily of the valley and 
foliage; a cluster of orchids, with a clump of sunny-faced pansies. The left side of this 
basket was of Niphetos roses. For suggestions for other baskets, see Chapter II, page 125. 
No. 27. (Page 61.) Gates Ajar, with Star. This design is a very popular one 
with a certain class of patrons, and is a beautiful design when well made. The engraving 
depicts a summer arrangement of this design. The arch supporting two doves is made of 
carnations, single tuberoses and single flowers of gladiolus ; star of the same. The whole 
design is edged heavily with euphorbia marginata, {" Snow on the Mountain "), the base 
being finished with sprays of asparagus tenuissimus ; spikes of light colored gladiolus and 
longiflorum lilies are arranged on the base as indicated on page 61. 
No. 28. (Page 63.) Gates Ajar. Another arrangement of this design. An arch, 
surmounted by three lilies, probably representing the "Trinity." Lilium candidum, 
N'iphetos roses, jasmine, carnations and bouvardias are the materials employed. For 
other arrangements, see chapter on funeral designs, page 134. 
No. 29. (Page 65.) Wreath, with Palm Leaves. A beautiful wreath of lily of 
the valley, interspersed with roses. Two palm leaves (Cycas revoluta) are fastened, as 
in the engraving, with knot of white satin ribbon, which, with the addition of a calla, a 
eucharis and a few light pansies, completes this fine memorial wreath. 
