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tachecl to them. These latter must be very carefully fixed, 
so as not to show more than necessary. The trailers may 
be of Asparagus plumosa , or Asparagus sprengeri. 
SPRAYS 
Sprays can be very tastefully made. The flowers 
should be wired as above, after which they can be easily 
arranged. A large frond of Asparagus plumosa , or 
Adiantum (Maidenhair Fern), about the size of the spray 
that is wanted, should first be taken. Then start with the 
smaller flowers, about 2 in. from the apex of the fern. 
These should be laid on and wrapped round with wire, 
taking care to keep the wire between the small branches 
of the fern fronds, so that they will project on either side of 
the flowers. A small piece of Gypsophila may be put in 
here and there to relieve heaviness, and also a small piece 
of fern frond, to give a pleasing effect. 
The stalks should be cut off about 2 in. below the 
flowers, and covered with tinsel paper, the wrapping wire 
being continued to this point. The tinsel paper will pre- 
vent the moisture from being dried up, and will also give 
a finished appearance to the spray. Sprays vary in size, 
according to individual tastes, but they lose beauty if too 
large. 
BUTTONHOLE BOUQUETS 
These are comparatively easy to make, yet how often 
one sees clumsy arrangements which are called button- 
holes! A buttonhole should always be small. A piece 
of Adiantum or Asparagus plumosa , with a rosebud, will 
make a perfect buttonhole. If anything more elaborate 
