GHAPTER VI. 
MISCELLANEOUS DESIGNS. 
Exhibition Designs — Floral Oddities — Easter Decorations — Easter Cross — Easter Con- 
ceits — Christmas Decorations. 
INHIBITION DESIGNS admit of much variety. Any of the de- 
signs previously mentioned may be used, or the following may be 
Vr suggestive. 
Bridges built on foundations of alternantheras, the bridge proper be- 
ing of flowers, and a large mirror underneath forming the waterway, with 
a bank of ferns around latter. 
A large butterfly was effective, made on black velvet ; the back of 
the insect of adiantum ferns, with the wings and spots on wings marked 
out by varied flowers. 
A swan on basket ; a gypsy kettle. 
An elephant, whose body was composed of white carnations, with 
tusk of callas. A dirty-colored immortelle was also used successfully to 
produce a life-like representation of his elephantship. 
Pedestal of white carnations and roses, surmounted by a vase of white 
carnations, with a garland of pink roses around the whole. A Japanese 
screen of chrysanthemums can be made very effective. 
An archery target, on easel, with crossed arrows. 
A butterfly, with body of pink carnations and roses, and wings of 
yellow. A large elk, full size, of white flowers. 
Monkey of Faust pansies, climbing a miniature tree. 
Owl and crescent. An owl and the new moon of echeveria (living 
plants) ; or, the moon of } r ellow roses and owl of white Cape flowers, white 
carnations or Faust pansies. 
A horseshoe of fruit — grapes, oranges, split pears, etc. An acorn, 
signifying strength. 
