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necessary. As the stems are tender, and the blooms as 
a rule very expensive, it is found advisable to wrap the 
stalks with cotton wool 
before wiring, to prevent 
the stems being injured; 
thus the flowers will re- 
main fresh much longer. 
Individual vases and 
flowers may be arranged 
in the same way as advised 
for table decoration, the 
colour of the flowers and 
foliage harmonizing wflth 
each other, and also with 
their surroundings. They 
should always be lightly 
arranged. Overcrowding 
should not be allowed on 
any account. The stalks 
should be of different 
lengths, and the whole 
arranged to imitate nature 
as far as the artificial con- 
ditions will allow. 
Arrangement of Tubular Flowers FlowetS With agl ee- 
able or sweet perfumes 
should always be selected for home decoration, those 
having a rank odour being avoided. 
