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with zinc or copper, and provided with a -waste pipe. Around the top is a has 
iiet work of brass, usually four to six inches in depth. The pots placed inside 
are supposed to be deep enough to reach only to the lower edge of the brass work, 
and covered with moss. Cut flowers, Dahlias, Pinks and Carnations, may be 
placed in here, half of the box having previously been filled with moss, and 
Kig. 49. Fig. 50. 
the rest with sand, into which their stems are pressed. If tlie flowers are taste 
fully arranged according to harmony of colors, thoy will give a pretty effect, and 
the flowers will last several days. 
If it is possible, it will be well to provide all stands used for cut flowers, with 
glass shades which can be removed during the day time, but at nightfall be placed 
over them, both to secure from too cool temperature, and to protect against dust 
which comes from the morning's sweepings. Flowers will also keep fresh longer 
if preserved in moistened sand, than if kept in water alone. 
Fig. 51. Fig. 52. 
Fig. 48 is a plant stand for household use and ornament of more than cus- 
tomary spaciousness. It is constructed either in a full circular form or semi-circle 
to suit the fancy, and will usually fit into the recess of any bow-window. It is 
built of a wire frame, principally with wooden legs and supports. Has the usual 
zinc tray inside, well filled with growing plants. Its size is about four and a 
