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NEW YORK, DECEMBER, 1874. 
ILLUSTRATIONS. 
The illustrations in this number explain many taste¬ 
ful ways of growing flowers in-doors. 
The cut on the first page represents a Parlor Fern¬ 
ery and Propagating Box. It can he easily construct¬ 
ed by any carpenter or cabinet¬ 
maker, and permits room in the 
interior for a large zinc pan to hold 
earth for the plants. In it may be 
grown a multitude of plants and 
vines. If it is desired to make a 
propagating case of it, let the car¬ 
penter make a place at the bottom 
for a pan of water, to be heated 
underneath by the flame of a lamp. 
The Wardian Case here figured, 
is about three feet long, is about 
two feet above the floor, and is 
filled with Ferns, Callas, Begonias, 
Marantas, Ivy, Smilax, Cacti, and 
young Palms. 
Page 181 represents the exterior 
of a pretty French cottage by a 
river or lake. There are two floors 
. and a basement, permitting three 
rooms on each floor. On the first 
floor the rooms are thrown together, 
and consist of large parlor, library, 
and dining room. The second 
floor contains three bedrooms. It 
is intended only. for summer use, 
and will cost about $3,500. 
Page 188 introduces to our attention a very tasteful 
way of arranging plants in a parlor. It consists of 
a large box with ornamented sides, supported on 
legs with castors, and may be moved to any part of 
the room. An upright rod supports a lace curtain 
which falls gracefully over the plants. A decoration 
like this maybe placed in front of a mirror, or opposite 
a panel in the wall. The illustrations on other pages 
will readily explain themselves. 
THE LITTLE DANDELION. 
Gay little Dandelion 
Lights up the meads; 
Swinging on her slender foot, 
Counteth her beads. 
List to the robin’s note, 
Poured from above; 
Wise little Dandelion 
Cares not for love. 
Cold lie the daisy banks, 
Clad blit in green, 
Where, in the Mays agone, 
Bright hues were seen. 
Wild pinks are slumbering, 
Violets delay; 
Pure little Dandelion 
Guideth the May. 
Brave little Dandelion, 
East falls the snow, 
Bending the Daffodil’s 
Haughty head low; 
Under that fleecy tent, 
Careless of cold, 
Blithe little Dandelion 
Counteth her gold. 
Meek little Dandelion 
Groweth more fair, 
Till dries the summer dew 
Out of her hair; 
Bright rides the thirsty sun 
Fiercely and high, 
Faint little Dandelion 
Closeth her eye. 
Pale little Dandelion, 
In her white shroud, 
Hearetli the angel breeze 
Call from the cloud; 
Tiny plumes fluttering 
Make no delay— 
Little winged Dandelion 
Soareth a^ay. 
PUBLISHER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
Award, of Prizes. —Thanks for the liberal response of our 
readers who sent so many and so good articles for competition for 
the prizes. The task was one of the hardest to decide we ever knew 
ior so many were entitled to first rank in literary merit and useful 
ideas. Still it is done; the conflict is over, and the following are the 
awards: 
Archway in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
RENEW! RENEW!! 
TO 
The Ladies’ Floral Cabinet, 
THE MODEL LADIES’ FLORAL, ART AND HOUSEHOLD 
JOURNAL OF AMERICA. 
All subscriptions, both yearly and trial, expire with this number. 
No more numbers can be sent unless renewals are sent to us enclos¬ 
ing remittances of subscriptions for 1875. 
Our January Numbers are famous for being exceedingly 
beautiful. We will present in our next issue a very delightful num¬ 
ber. We expect there will be a perfect sensation in the family when 
that arrives. Do not miss the sight of it. Renew early. It will be a 
truly superb number. 
FLORAL ARTICLES. 
First prize to article “ Hanging Baskets,” by Mrs. W. J. Taylor. 
second prize to article u Window Gardening,” by Anna Griscom. 
lhird prize to each of following articles: “Vines,” by Mays 
Mignonette. “ How Shall I Lay Out My Garden ?” by Kitty Clover. 
‘Pelargoniums,” by Mrs. Polyanthus Periwinkle. “House Plants— 
Useiul Hints, by ‘Hettie L’ducomme. Smilax,” by J. Victor. 
“ Howto Have Plenty of Flowers in Winter” by Mrs. W T. Strick¬ 
lin. 
HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES. 
The competition in this department was exceedingly close and 
spirited. T he committee, after being in a “ brown study ” over so 
many good papers, state the result is i cached at last, as follows : 
hirst prize—"Fancy Frames and Home-Made Ornaments” by 
Bertha Lee. 
Second prize— u Hints to Housekeepers,” by Aunt Minerva. 
Third prize—“Wax Flowers,” by C. H. 1 eck. “ Autumn Leaves 
Everlasting,” by Berry Winterbright. “ Rustic Work,” by Liza 
Hodgson. “ My Afternoon Out,” by Aunt Leisurely. “ One of Aunt 
Mary’s Letters, ’ by Mrs. D. II. Freeman. 
EXTRA PRIZE. 
An extra prize of $10 is given to Mrs. C. S. Jones for a special set 
of ten designs for fancy picture frames, with description, 
Some of the prize articles will be published in this number, and 
the rest will follow in consecutive order during the coming number 
of next year. 
Back Numbers—Special Offer to Trial Subscribers - 
thousands or trial-trip subscribers have now received three numbers 
of the Cabinet. They ought to have all the l ack numbers to make 
the year complete. Many expect to take the Cabinet for 1875, and 
still want the hack numbers also; and others, stil'. want to get the 
coming volume ot 1875 as cheap as possible. We therefore make the 
following very fine offers: 
1 For $2 we will send all the volume, January to December, 1875, 
together with numbers of 1874. January to September, with chromes 
of both years—“Gems” and “My Window Garden.” 
2. For $3 we will add to above all the volume of 1S73, together 
with two chromos—“Good Night” and “Good Morning.” 
L To any trial-trip subscriber raising a club of five new names for 
1S75, at $1.80 each, we will present back numbers of 1S74—January 
to September—free. 
4. The Floral- Cabinet can be obtained free, with chromo. for 
1S75, by any one who will bring club of ten, at $1.30 each. For club 
of five, at $1.30 each, and 50c. extra, it will also be given free for one 
year. 
Christmas Presents. —Subscribers wishing papers, chromos, 
or anything in our Premium Lists and Catalogue for Christmas, 
should order them at least ten days beforehand, to give us ample 
time to procure them. Our chromo can be delivered before Christ¬ 
mas, but the January number can not possibh' be issued bv that 
time. 
Thanks for your past most liberal patronage. It has been 
hearty and very encouraging. It has enabled 
us to keep up our high standard of excellence 
and artistic attractiveness. We dislike to 
part company with a single one. We look 
upon all our subscribers as old friends. We 
like to keep them with us always ; and their 
letters, so pleasant and cheerful, are a delight 
to read. Don’t stay away long Come, back 
again—cmne home ! 
A Feast of Good Things will appear 
in (>ur next volume. Think of the splendid 
piize articles. Think of the hundreds of 
others, also submitted for competition, which 
contain such splendid ideas and hints about 
Flowers, Gardens, Windows. Hanging Bas¬ 
kets, Housekeeping.Elegancies. Fancy Work, 
Hume Pets, Social Notes, Stories, Gossip, 
and Illustrations. There are tingle articles 
that will be published which contain infor¬ 
mation alone worth $10 to any family. We 
shall continue the same supe rb style* of en ¬ 
gravings, the same beautiful paper, and. if 
possible to add anything excellent, shall spare 
no pains to make its appearance and contents 
as charming and valuable as any lady could 
detire. 
Music —One page of music each month, 
alone represents four times thejric< of the 
paper. Each piece is new, and would cost at 
the music stores 40c. to 50c. each. Thus, in 
the course of a year every subscriber receives 
$5 worth ot music- and first-class music, too. 
Our selections are very choice. 
No Frice 'Without Chromos.— Our 
price for 1875 is $1.3u. with all expenses paid 
of paper and chromos. We have no price 
without chromo. Subscribers may take it 
or not, as they choose. 
Bargains. —We have for sale a new Par¬ 
lor Organ, worth $300, for $200. Also, a new 
Weed Sewing Machine, price $60, for $45. 
Pianos, Organs, Sewing Machines, 
for Sale.— We can furnish any of the above to any family wishing 
to purchase, at prices from 20 to 30 per cent, below the usual retail 
rates. They can be-shipped direct from the manufactory. Inquiries 
answered with pleasure. 
Index.—With the appearance of each December number our 
space lias been so limited as to render the publication of an Index 
utterly impossible. It seems to be so this year. We do not know 
how to find room for it, as it would fill several pages. It is a great 
expense to print it as a supplement to our now very largo edition, 
especially as there are many who do not care for it, ncr bind up their 
numbers. 
No Index has been published of the Fjoral Cabinet since its 
commencement: and so many would really like it, that we an¬ 
nounce herewit h that we will prepare a complete Index of all the past 
3 volumes, and supply it to all who wish it, at actual cost. 10 cents. 
It will be printed this coming month. Subscribers in’renewing for 
1875, who order it, will find it enclosed in their Jan. or Feb. numbers. 
