120 FLORAL DESIGNS. 
as though growing closely together. You have now finished the ' ' body ' ' 
part, and the work is ready for "surface" work. Select twelve or fifteen 
roses, either Perle or Mermet. These should be chosen on account of their 
perfect form or color, and should range in size from full blown roses to a 
small bud. Take your smallest bud first, wire it skillfully b\ T carrying 
your wire under the stein, bringing up one or two small green leaves in 
graceful position, at the same time ; finish by wiring on a tooth-pick. Do 
the other roses the same way, grading the length of stem to suit position. 
Stem some lily of the valley, clustered in its foliage ; some fern leaves of 
different varieties, adiantums and davallias, and we are ready to put the fin- 
ishing touches on our work. Arrange the roses (see engraving) in a loose 
crescent wreath on the begonia leaves, with the spray end of the roses fall- 
ing gracefully over the carnations. Cluster your lily of the valley to the 
left ; tie in a sash of white satin ribbon, No. 16 or 20. Add your ferns, 
using larger fronds under, and fine sprays over. A choice, delicate bit of 
fern produces an elegant touch in work that can be obtained by no other 
means. 
A more commonplace arrangement is the wreath on page 17. This 
is made of mixed flowers, and suits a time when a cheap design must 
be prepared and you have run out of flowers. No. 7, on page 21, is formed 
mainly of roses, a few carnations, lily of the valley, fern leaves and smilax, 
and is a specimen wreath, as turned out of many floral stores. 
SUGGESTIONS TO THE FEORIST WORKER. 
Time is a most important factor in the making up of all floral 
designs, and he who wishes to succeed must learn to work rapidly. Care 
and study must be given to all the details. The fine touches denote the 
finished workman. Harmony of color must prevail — blues and purples 
never were known to combine. Blue pinks and purple pinks are difficult 
to use, and will harmonize with very few flowers. Many of our asters, 
sweet peas and hybrid roses come under this head. Light, delicate tints of 
pink and yellow, combined with white, suit the majority of tastes, and are 
safer for the young florist to commence with. For richer combinations 
there are Perle and Jacq. roses, Buttercup and Crimson King carnations ; 
K. G. Hill, L,ady Emma or Garfield carnations also all combine well with 
yellow. Strong contrasts or delicate shading should prevail ; not an 
indefinite mixture. Lavender or purple combined with white, to be used 
at the funeral of elderly persons, is usually a successful combination. 
Massing of color is a much more satisfactory arrangement than dotting 
it through the work. 
Selected foliage is another matter of importance ; a veiling of lace-like 
ferns thrown over a basket of roses is often the loveliest feature of the 
arrangement. Adiantum decorum is admirable for this purpose. 
Adaptability of design to the occasion, or purpose required : Have 
some thought, idea or sentiment which you are developing, and your work 
