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for a collection of the various ortlers, we prefer a perforated cover, (have used even 
the flat steamer of a diniier-boilfr, but wisli the " workeis in'cla}' " would provide 
for the necks of vases and llower-dishes plates similar to those prepared for drainers 
to soap dishes.) This rests upon the top of the vessel, and through its holes the 
stems can be passed to the water beneath without fear of too deep immersion, m 
either by its leaves, or bnd-stems, or stalks of surrounding greenery, each flowei 
is lightly supported above the cover, which is hidden by the foliage hanging 
gracefully around. When water is to be supplied, the cover is raised withou* 
disturbing the sti-nis 
