NEW YORK, OCTOBER, 1874 
with the drawing-room of one of the finest of English 
mansions. Observe that the floor is laid with tile, and 
in all appearance the apartments are neat and elegant 
as a boudoir. The pyramids of Camellias and stands 
of other flowers, full to profusion with bloom, make 
our hearts excited with envy at the scene of de¬ 
light. 
Upon page 12 is a sketch of a pretty dining-table, 
decorated with fruit and flowers. This subject of 
dinner-table decoration has as yet received little notice 
in this country, except from professional florists. Al¬ 
most everybody should make it a study, and it will be 
found a topic fully as interesting as the more common 
one of house furnishing and home ornaments. This 
design now illustrated is one of a dining-table and set 
exhibited at a recent Crystal Palace Exhibition in 
London. The principal object in this design was to 
show the best possible display of fruit and flowers with¬ 
out extravagant expense. The glass fruit-dishes were 
decorated with fern fronds and evergreen spray; two 
principal floral dishes for bouquets were placed at each 
end of the table; one handsome centre-piece, and side 
bouquets around the table by the plate of each guest. 
In choosing flowers the decorators avoided the Lily, 
Stephanotis, and Tuberoses, which load the air with 
heavy perfume, and preference was given to flowers 
without strong perfume. 
ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE MONTH. 
In this issue of The Eloral Cabinet are given 
some engravings of rare floral elegance. 
Upon page 1 is figured a beautiful design of a “ Par¬ 
lor Flower Case,” which is really superb. 
It represents a very large case, with six sides 
of glass windows, each about five feet in 
height and two feet broad. The base is 
decorated with carved work, and over the 
top is arranged a trellis or frame upon which 
creep some luxuriant climbing vines (the Ivy 
being most suitable). In the interior is a 
statue, surrounded by plants of semi-trop¬ 
ical appearance—Agaves, Ferns, Caladiums, 
Marantas, etc.—making a picture of rural 
felicity. This case being entirely closed, 
thus keeping an atmosjfliere of its own, it 
resembles in principle and practice a fernery 
upon a large scale; and for a large drawing¬ 
room it is perhaps the most recherche orna¬ 
ment that could be devised. 
Upon page 4 is figured a design for a lit¬ 
tle terrace garden overlooking an extensive 
lawn. The display of flower-beds and the 
disposition of-vases and statuary are suffi¬ 
ciently suggestive to any one to copy with¬ 
out special directions. 
Upon this page is a sketch of a pretty little 
fernery, which is within the means of all. 
This is specially adapted for standing upon 
a little table in the comer of a room, and is 
about eight inches in diameter. It costs but 
$2.50 each, without glass. A large vase, 
with pedestal, so as to make a stand thirty 
inches in height, with diameter of top four¬ 
teen inches, fitted w r ith a vase eleven inches 
in diameter, will cost $10. The pedestal is 
constructed of iron. If desired, we could furnish them 
to subscribers at these prices. 
Upon page 9 is a delightful view of the interior of a 
large English conservatory. This is connected directly 
Madeira Vine. —One of your correspondents, in 
the August number, wishes to know if any one 
ever saw a Madeira Vine leaf over seventeen inches 
in circumference. I have a vine that has several 
leaves measuring twenty-four inches. It stands on 
A Table Fernery. 
the north side of the house, where it gets only the 
morning sun. I suppose that is the reason that it 
grows so well. Sallie J. Williams. 
Cantrell’s Cross Roads, Tenn. 
PUBLISHER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
Cash Prizes for Clubs. —Tliu following prizes will be given 
to agents or club agents who raise the largest clubs during the com¬ 
ing fall and winter. These prizes are in addition to all the other 
premiums offered in the premium list: 
1st Prize for largest list of subscribers, one year . $30 
2d “ “ next largest list of subscribers, one year. 20 
3d “ “ “ “ “ « “ “ 15 
4th * u “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 10 
5th “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 5 
Two subscribers at six months count same as one atone year. 
PRIZES FOR THREE MONTHS SUBSCRIBERS. 
1st Prize for largest list of subscribers, three months, at 85cts.$10 
2d “ “ next largest list of subscribers, three months, at 
35 cents . . . $5 
N. B.—These subscriptions must all be for three months, beginning 
with September or October No., and include chromo “Gems of the 
Flower Garden,” to each one. Should any fail of securing these 
prizes, we will give a satisfactory premium for those actually secured. 
CAUTION TO SUBSCRIBERS.— Subscribers solicited 
by agents whom they do not know, to subscribe for the Floral Cab¬ 
inet will always demand from them: 1. To show their letter of 
authority, signed by the publisher. 2. A receipt (signed also by the 
publisher) for all money paid to the agent. 
No agent can give a. receipt of his own. No agent is permitted to 
canvass without a letter of authority. 
If money hereafter is paid to an agent, without getting a receipt 
from the publisher, the subscriber must bear the risk of its safety. 
Subscribers m-y, however, entrust their money to agents whom 
they know and believe worthy of confidence, and these agents may 
forward it to us. Still we are responsible for money only when it 
reaches us, or for our receipt -when delivered by agent. 
Ctiromos Framed. —The new chromo is sent framed to any 
address for $1 extra, or given free to any agent bringing a club of ten, 
or twenty with extra copy of paper free. 
Chromos for Sale. — Our ne w trial trip subscribers are reminded 
that for fifty cents they can obtain the whole set of our chromos for 
1873 and 1874 —three as pretty subjects as can be foun 1—or twenty-five 
cents will purchase either “ Gems of the Flower Gard< n” or the set 
“ Good Night” and “ Good Morning.” We have surplus copies, and 
will dispose of them by sale. 
T? ew Terms to Agents. —Our now terms to agents are ready. 
They are very much more liberal than last year. Send for them. 
Commissions are largor. Every agent should get a certificate of 
authority from us — a club agent, however, does not need it. 
New Terms to Clubs. —Observe new prices for clubs. An 
extra copy of paper is given for 1875 for a club of only 10. Last year 
the terms were fur 15. Almost any one can get up a club of 10 in 
any place. 
One Hundred Subscribers.— Who will send ns 100 subscri¬ 
bers from a single place, or two places? We will give a prize of a $00 
Weed sewing machine, or $40 in cash. We have known agents who 
took 20 names per day, thus earning $48 in one -week. W r ho will try? 
Agents Wanted. — We have need of more agents. Try it. 
Work is remarkably easy. The Floral Cabinet is one of the nicest 
papers to canvass for—so pretty and so well liked. Send for terms. 
Get up a Club, —More club agents wanted. Begin early, and 
get all the names you can. Our new 1 remium List is very attractive, 
and "will pay yo i well. 
A Ten Dollar Prize is given to one who brings 
the largest number of trial trip subscribers for three 
months". Each subscriber being entitled to chromo 
“Gems of the Flower Garden ” Everybody try. 
New Chromo.—Send for it. It will help }mu get 
up a club. Is a perfect beauty—the prettiest one issued. 
To all who got clubs last year, it will be sent free, if de¬ 
sired, to help them in renewing the club. All others 
enclose twenty-five cents, which can be deducted when 
club money is remitted afterward. 
New Premium List.—See new Premium List, 
enclosed in this number. Something there aure to suit 
you. 
Largest Club.—The person raising the largest club 
gets a fine list of premiums. If over 100, he may get the 
$30 cash prize in addition to a fine sewing machine, or 
choice of a fine collection of books and games. 
Important Notice. <s What Next ? ” Con¬ 
solidation.—August 29th, we became purchaser of 
the subscription lists of “What Next? ” formerly pub¬ 
lished in Chicago. All subscribers to the ^ 1.00 or $1.25 
edition of that journal will receive in its place the 
Floral Cabinet for the ensuing three months. 
Send 10 Cents for “Williams’ Illustrated 
Catalogue of Rural and Household Books, Social 
Games, and Home Amusements.” The prettiest cata¬ 
logue ever issued. Exceedingly attractive and invalu¬ 
able to every family. 72 pages' beautifully illustrated. 
Over 500 books, games, &c., fully described. 
CASH PRIZES FOR ARTICLES.—To 
encourage flower lovers, and also those who are interest¬ 
ed in household topics, to communicate their bits of 
knowledge, and also to reward them for special efforts, 
the publisher of the Floral Cabinet offers the follow¬ 
ing prizes for the best articles submitted to us for special 
competition. Contributors will note the following 
REQUIREMENTS. 
1. Each article must not be over six letter pages long* 
nor less than three. 
2. All articles must be labelled “For competition.” 
Communications not so labelled are supposed to be 
for gratuitous publication, as we see fit. 
3. All articles must be sent to this office before Nov. 1, 
and prizes will be announced in December No. 
4. Articles may be on any topic interesting to ladies— 
Flowers,Gardening,Window Gardening, Housekeep- 
ing, Fancy Work, Elegancies, Home Pets, House¬ 
hold Art, &c. 
CASH FRIZES. 
1. For best article on Flowers, or Window Gardening $10 
2. “ “ “ “ Household Topics. 10 
3. “ second best article on Flowers... 6 
4. “ “ “ “ “ Household Topics- 6 
5. “ each of next five best, Flowers. 3 
6. “ “ “ tt “ “ Household Topics_ 3 
7. “ each of next five best of each class.A 
handsome Chromo or Book. 
Address all articles, prepaid letter riostage, to 
HENRY T. WILLIAMS, 
Office, No 46 Beekman street. Box No. 2445, New York City. 
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