PR. I i 7'/t '. / 1. HINTS ON /•'/. < >A'. \I. 1 1 V )RK. 
CHURCH DECORATIONS. 
Here the grouping of plants and other floral work should he made 
secondary features of the occasion. If possible, he on hand at the "prac- 
tice" the night before, and indicate on the floor the position of the hrides- 
maids and the ushers. Plan your plant decoration to form a background, 
and supplement the grouping of the wedding party. Place your palms 
and dark green-leaved plants in such a position that they will "bring 
out" the white bridal dresses, leaving the brighter-leaved plants to 
heighten the contrast with the sober black worn by the gentlemen. If 
your price is limited, do not try to scatter over too much space — better 
group your effects. If given "earte-blanche," bank in heavily, being 
careful to give prominence to what fine specimens you may have. A 
number of good large evergreens in pots, of choice kinds, will help out 
wonderfully on a cold day decoration, when choice stuff would he ruined 
by taking out of the houses. The only designs allowable at church decor- 
ations are a simple arch of lilies or a large flat basket of white flowers, or 
a large vase filled with Niphetos roses. Smilax can be draped over the 
altar rail and other features of the church furniture. 
