FLORAL DECORATLONS. 
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shape of each leaf was, as far as possible, preserved, while 
the stalks of Oak gave a drooping spray-like appearance 
to the composition. In the window spaces were placed a 
few green leaves and moss, on which was placed some 
fruit. A handful of choice heads of Wheat, neatly bound 
with pink ribbon, served to relieve the heavier portions of 
the building. The chancel arch was slightly ornamented 
with sprays of Ivy, placed so as not to detract from the 
due proportions of its fine old “early English ” style. 
Among fruits, the most effective was the Siberian Crab, 
■Small clusters of which were most effective, its color and 
small size making it invaluable for purposes of decoration. 
In all these decorations, there was not a flower used larger 
than a Pompon Dahlia. Fern leaves, ornamented with 
Rose buds, and pinned here and there to the pillars, just 
high enough for the eye to catch their full beauty, were 
much admired. Sprays of Ivy, placed in its natural posi¬ 
tion, with two or three larger leaves round the base, had 
an effective appearance. In the wreaths, every leaf was as 
perfect in its way as could be procured, and as much of 
the surface was exposed as possible. The scarlet-leaved 
Oak, and various Maples, together with others that could 
be named would be found useful for this kind of work. 
My object is to show what can be done with material to be 
