134 FLORAL DESIGNS. 
it, drape in statuesque folds ; throw over one end, and allow it to fall in 
classic outlines. If this is well handled, it is a beautiful addition. Use 
no color with this design, and you will be surprised at its chaste beauty. 
If price will allow, have column stand on double square base formed of 
solid white carnations, the edges clearly outlined. "Broken Hopes" 
would be an appropriate inscription if lettering is desired, but it is better 
without. 
A fine arrangement is a draped pall of white blossoms, sewed on 
white cashmere or silesia, with a fringe of lily of the valley or white bego- 
nias. This should be gracefully draped over the foot of the casket, being 
caught up with bunches of rose-buds, lilies or some other flowers to keep 
it in place. 
A large handled basket of white water liles, with a dove suspended 
in a fluttering position, is effective. 
A fine wreath is made on a single wire, weaving in Roman hyacinths 
and fern leaves ; tie with ribbon. This is best in a crescent form, and is 
simple but lovely. A wreath of lily of the valley can be treated the same 
way, with a cluster of long-stemmed Niphetos roses. 
DESIGNS FOR THE PRIME OF LIFE — LADIES. 
A wreath : single white azaleas, set closely together, forming a fluffy, 
fringy, wreath ; fasten to one side a cluster of Roman hyacinths, lily of the 
valley or roses ; tie with ribbon. If for an older lady, use heliotrope, 
pansies, purple orchids, lavender ribbon and fern leaves. Another beautiful 
wreath is made by using chrysanthemum L,a Frizure which has been 
grown inside and which is like fringed silk ; finish by fastening choice flow- 
ers as formerly described. 
A cross and wreath combined ; cross of Mermet roses and wreath of 
any white flowers. 
A cross and crown ; cross of Jacqueminot roses and crown of 
heliotropes. 
A wreath of pink roses, with a cross of callas or blue pansies. 
A wreath of pale pink, with a heart inside, made of either of crimson 
roses or blue violets. 
Anchor of camellias and lily of the valley or candytuft, with two 
clusters of roses and ferns at intersection of arms. 
The most beautiful Gates Ajar I ever saw was entirely of white, with 
garlands of white roses around the posts. A white dove was so placed 
as to appear in the darkened room to be taking his flight to heaven with 
a soul in his charge. This can be gotten up in a magnificent manner, but 
is easily spoiled in the hands of a poor workman. 
Pillows can be formed of solidw hite, with crescent wreath of pink 
roses, or of fern leaves, with crescent wreath of water lilies or lilium 
candidum. Work the name in white double primroses or carnations : or 
white chenille or immortelles will do well for lettering. 
