84 FLORAL DECORATIONS. 
to all concerned in it. ‘ Whoso offereth me praise, glori- 
fieth me.’ ” 
“ Bring flowers to the shrine where we kneel in prayer, 
They are nature’s offering, their place is there 
They speak of hope, to the fainting heart, 
With a voice of comfort they come and part; 
They sleep in dust through the wintry hours, 
They break forth in glory—bring flowers, bright flowers.” 
CEMETERY DECORATIONS. 
It has now become common to decorate the graves 
of friends with wreaths, crosses, anchors, crowns and 
other emblematic objects made of Everlasting flowers 
and Immortelles. This is a beautiful practice and its 
effects refining and elevating. These objects in fine 
weather will retain a good appearance for a long time 
— to protect them during the inclement seasons resort is 
sometimes had to a glass case which allows them to be 
seen and yet shelters them from the storms. White and 
naturally colored flowers of Everlastings and Immor¬ 
telles, and artificially colored flowers are used for this 
purpose. 
bouquets of fresh cut flowers are also placed upon 
