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 Copyright, 191 9, by J. Horace McFarland Co. 
 
FOREWORD ^^V^ 
 
 THIS little booklet is a reproduction 
 in miniature of the large de luxe 
 volume, "Art in Floral Arrange- 
 ments," which you will find at my flower 
 shop. It will give you but a slight hint of 
 the beauty of this exquisitely made book, 
 which contains many large illustrations 
 in natural color and sepia. Within its 
 covers you will find novel designs for every 
 occasion — designs that have originated 
 with the foremost floral artists in the 
 country, and which have not yet been 
 presented to the general public. 
 
 You win have the satisfaction of know- 
 ing, too, just how your flowers should 
 appear when delivered to you, for the 
 illustrations are so realistic that they seem 
 to have absorbed the very beauty of the 
 blooms themselves. The loose, graceful 
 arrangement of the flowers iflustrated is 
 a pleasing departure from the old-time 
 method of designing. 
 
 We invite you to visit our flower shop 
 and see the large, beautifuHy printed and 
 bound book, "Art in Floral Arrangements" 
 which we have secured for the purpose of 
 aiding you in selecting pleasing and novel 
 floral arrangements. 
 
 Designed and reproduced under the personal direction, of 
 Max Schling, New York. 
 
 AUG I3I9I9 
 
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THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS 
 
 C^«QAY ITWITH FLOWERS" — they speak a 
 ^ ^^ varied language, and one that is understood 
 ^Sx ^"^ by the babe in arms as well as the aged 
 ^ traveler nearing the end of his journey. The 
 baby fingers clutch them for their bright colors, 
 and the trernbhng hands of Old Age hold them 
 tenderly Tor their memories — memories that they 
 have been cherishing since their earliest child- 
 hood, for no hfe, however barren, but has some 
 happy remembrance associated with flowers — no 
 matter how or when, they are forever entangled 
 ~^ with the memory of happy days. 
 "K Any occasion of rejoicing at once suggests 
 
 • flowers, and if they are lacking, some of the joy 
 
 x of the event is missed. Their beauty and fra- 
 
 grance tell our messages of love in words that we 
 do not have in our vocabularies. 
 
 Why, then, when flowers play such a large part 
 in our hves, should they be lacking when we take 
 the last long journey? The request, "Please do 
 not send flowers," is unfair to the living and to 
 the dead — to the living in that they are prevented 
 from expressing their sympathy in the most 
 beautiful way, and to the dead in that their loved 
 ones are denied the solace of earth's most lovely 
 gift to man. 
 
 One often hears this statement: "I want my 
 flowers while I am alive and can appreciate 
 them" — and so we do — we need them all through 
 the journey of life, to soothe our sorrows and in- 
 crease our joys, and because of that very fact we 
 need them to make death seem more Hke life — ■ 
 to make the last sad rites a little less sad. 
 
 Let us send flowers to the living — to the sick, 
 to the unhappy and the happy, but, most of all, 
 let us surround ourselves with them; they will 
 inspire us to nobler thoughts and greater deeds. 
 We simply cannot help buying them at times of 
 great happiness — we turn as naturally to them 
 as flowers turn to the sun. "Say it with flowers" 
 on every occasion — no other gift will say it so well. 
 
BRIDAL BOUQUETS 
 
 EVERY once in so often comes that all-im- 
 portant event — a wedding — the joy of the 
 feminine heart and the anxiety of the mas- 
 cuhne one — with all its perplexities, and it is in 
 deciding one of the most momentous questions 
 that the florist can give valuable assistance. The 
 general scheme of decoration and all floral 
 arrangements should be put unreservedly in his 
 hands, in order that a harmonious effect may be 
 obtained. 
 
 The bride's bouquet, the gift of the groom, is 
 of prime importance, and should receive careful 
 attention. If the florist is advised as to the style 
 and color of the gown, he can prepare a much 
 more eff"ective bouquet than if he is kept in 
 ignorance of these details. It is well, too, that 
 the preferences of the bride be confided to him, 
 in order that he may the better express her per- 
 sonality in the flowers she is to carry. We all 
 know that certain flowers seem particularly suited 
 to certain people, and no one can so well judge 
 of their suitabiHty as the florist, who, from long 
 experience, has learned to make good use of this 
 knowledge in his floral work. 
 
 There are many things to consider when pur- 
 chasing the bride's bouquet, such as size, style of 
 arrangement, and the like. The petite little 
 bride should not carry an enormous bouquet, 
 and on the other hand, the tall, stately one should 
 not carry a small bouquet. Then, too, the bride's 
 comfort must be considered, for the ceremony 
 frequently lasts a half-hour or more, and if the 
 bouquet is not comfortably held, she soon be- 
 comes tired. These are all details that we shall 
 be glad to attend to for you, and are the little 
 things that go far toward making the wedding 
 arrangements move smoothly and successfully. 
 
 The old-time round cluster bouquet, which has 
 been in vogue for many years, is now being re- 
 placed by the arm bouquet. This is much more 
 comfortably held, as it rests gracefully and easily 
 
on the forearm, with the elbow supporting the 
 weight against the hip, thus leaving the hands 
 free. A "shower" of ribbon, flowers, and greens 
 is always a most attractive addition to either 
 style of bouquet. 
 
 Orchids and lihes-of-the-valley seem to be the 
 most popular bridal blooms, but there are a host 
 of other flowers that we can make into effective 
 bouquets. A number of attractive combinations 
 are shown in the various illustrations. 
 
 A novel idea, which you will see illustrated in 
 Plate 3, is a bridal bouquet with corsage attached. 
 In making this bouquet, a few flowers are left 
 out at the side and this space filled with tufle. 
 The corsage, which is made of the same flowers 
 as the bouquet, is then pinned on the tulle. After 
 the ceremony, the corsage may be removed and 
 worn to the wedding dinner. 
 
 The extremely graceful arrangement of both 
 styles of bouquet may be plainly noted in the 
 iflustrations and is largely due to the amount of 
 greens used and the length of the flower-stems. 
 In a wefl-designed bouquet every flower wifl show 
 at its best, and the whole will present a loose, 
 graceful appearance, not a tight, crushed-to- 
 gether effect, as is so often the case with wedding 
 bouquets that have been prepared by a florist 
 not familiar with his art. There are some florists 
 who beheve in "quantity" not "quality," and 
 while the bouquets that they design may con- 
 tain many more flowers than necessary, they 
 win not be nearly so effective, because of poor 
 arrangement, as the well-made bouquet contain- 
 ing fewer flowers of better quality. 
 
 A selection from these designs will assure you 
 of a bridal bouquet of great beauty and simpHcity 
 — that studied simplicity which only a skilful 
 florist can achieve and which is so effective in the 
 finished product. We are prepared to furnish 
 you with this distinctive service, and the large 
 de luxe volume of "Art in Floral Arrangements," 
 which can be seen at our flower shop, wifl furnish 
 you with many novel ideas. 
 
Bridal Bouquet of 
 Lilies-of-the-Valley and Orchids 
 
 One of the most exquisite of bridal bouquets, with 
 its lovely orchids, dainty lilies-of-the-valley, and 
 graceful "shower." The flowers are arranged to fall 
 over the forearm, which insures the bouquet being 
 comfortably held, even if the ceremony is lengthy. 
 
Bridal Bouquet of 
 Mixed Spring Flowers and Greens 
 
 This is a pretty arm-bouquet in which almost any 
 combination of flowers may be used, but in which 
 the spring flowers are unusually efl'ective. The 
 loose, graceful arrangement adds especially to its 
 beauty, as does also the intermingling of greens. 
 
Bridal Bouquet with 
 Corsage Attached 
 
 A very novel idea. When making the bouquet, some 
 of the flowers are left out and a rosette of tulle in- 
 serted in their stead. A corsage of the same flowers 
 as the bouquet is then pinned on the rosette, so that 
 at the conclusion of the ceremony this corsage may 
 be removed and worn to the wedding dinner. 
 
Bridal Bouquet of Orchids 
 and Greens 
 
 This extremely lovely bridal bouquet owes much of 
 its beauty to the artistic manner in which the flowers 
 are arranged. The stems of the orchids have been 
 especially treated to secure this effect, and the judi- 
 cious use of greens adds materially to its loveliness. 
 
Bridal Bouquet of Carnations and 
 Lilies-of-the-Valley 
 
 A simple and dainty bridal bouquet that is also 
 arranged to fall gracefully over the arm. The addi- 
 tion of the lilies-of-the-valley lends it an airiness 
 and grace that could not be produced with carnations 
 alone. It is the least expensive of bridal bouquets. 
 
BRIDESMAIDS' BOUQUETS 
 
 WHILE it is the privilege of the groom to 
 provide the bridesmaids' bouquets, the 
 color and style must be decided by the 
 bride. The bridesmaids' gowns, as well as their 
 bouquets, are her special province, and must fol- 
 low the style and color she dictates, in order that 
 the whole effect may be pleasing. 
 
 It is a mistake to insist on having flowers the 
 same shade as the gowns, for the colors of nature 
 cannot be matched to those of dress materials, 
 and a far more effective display can be secured 
 by using flowers of a lighter or darker hue, or 
 even of a contrasting color. Then, too, it is 
 never wise to order pure white flowers, as the 
 effect is too lifeless. White may be the typical 
 bridal color, but it should be a white with a 
 tinge of some other color to make it most effective. 
 As a rule, the bridesmaid's bouquet is not so 
 elaborate as that made for the bride, and is less 
 expensive. It is made in the same manner and 
 almost any variety of flowers may be used. A 
 very pretty bouquet may be made of mixed 
 flowers, such as rosebuds, orchids and bouvardia, 
 combined with an abundance of greens (Plate 
 7). The simple and inexpensive bouquet of 
 roses and greens, shown in Plate 8, is never- 
 theless very pretty, the roses being especiafly 
 graceful in this treatment. If a novel and attrac- 
 tive effect is desired, the floral hat, shown in 
 Plate 6, win be a desirable adjunct. It can be used 
 by either flower-girl or bridesmaids. It would be 
 difficult to find a prettier and more dignified sight 
 than that presented by becomingly gowned 
 bridesmaids, wearing large picture hats, and 
 carrying floral hats, held by a ribbon worn over 
 the left shoulder. The left hand is placed among 
 the flowers, seemingly playing with them, but 
 in reahty holding them against the body very 
 comfortably. The whole effect will be very 
 charming and picturesque, and will add much 
 to the beauty of the wedding settings. 
 
Flower-Girl's Hat Filled with 
 Pink Roses 
 
 Appropriate for use by either a flower-girl or brides- 
 maid, this floral hat will add a touch of picturesque- 
 ness to any wedding. The ribbon is worn over the 
 left shoulder, and the left hand is placed among the 
 flowers, seemingly playing with them, but in 
 reality holding the hat comfortably against the hip. 
 
Bridesmaid's Bouquet of 
 Mixed Flowers and Greens 
 
 Rosebuds, orchids, and bouvardia form this very 
 pretty bridesmaid's bouquet, and their attractive 
 arrangement adds much to their beauty, the bouquet 
 resting easily on the arm, with the flowers falling 
 gracefully over it. 
 
Bridesmaid's Bouquet of 
 Roses and Greens 
 
 A dozen and a half roses were used in making this 
 bouquet, which is at once attractive and very inex- 
 pensive. It demonstrates the fact that a large num- 
 ber of flowers are not necessary to achieve artistic 
 results. 
 
CORSAGES 
 
 A CORSAGE is always an appropriate gift, 
 and particularly so if made of Milady's 
 favorite flower. The fact that the giver re- 
 members the recipient's preference for a certain 
 flower makes the gift all the more appreciated. 
 We can find no better messengers than the flowers, 
 for their beauty and fragrance voice our afl'ec- 
 tion in exquisite language. 
 
 The style of corsage is rapidly changing, and 
 instead of the huge cluster of flowers, made to 
 resemble a bunch of violets in shape, we now have 
 the more becoming flat corsage, with every flower 
 plainly visible to the wearer and to the beholder. 
 This permits of a much more graceful arrange- 
 ment of the flowers by the florist and is a style 
 that can be worn by anyone. Its beauty is not 
 dependent on the quantity of flowers used in its 
 makeup but on the skilful disposition of them. 
 A rose or an orchid — in fact any flower — is too 
 beautiful to be hidden beneath greens or another 
 flower; it needs the greens as a background to 
 bring out its individuahty. It is extravagance 
 to buy a corsage containing two dozen roses, 
 when one dozen, properly arranged, will give a 
 much better eff"ect. 
 
 If you are particularly anxious to give a gift 
 that will be out of the ordinary, the basket of 
 corsages (Plate 23) — one for each day in the 
 week — is the fulfilment of your wish. Even after 
 the last corsage is removed, there still remains a 
 beautiful fernery which is sure to provoke a 
 kindly feeling for the giver of such a novel gift. 
 This is also a very suitable gift for a friend 
 about to start on a long trip by steamer ortrain, or 
 may be used as a centerpiece for table decoration. 
 
 The corsages illustrated give but a faint idea 
 of the beauty of the real flowers as arranged by us 
 at our flower shop. Not only do we assure artistic 
 arrangement of our corsages, but we also promise 
 you that they will be suited to the persons who 
 are to wear them. 
 
Corsage Bouquet of 
 Orchids and Greens 
 
 The orchid is one of the most popular of corsage 
 flowers, and as arranged here can easily be termed 
 one of the most beautiful, for every flower is plainly 
 visible and has its own background of greens. This 
 is a good example of the new flat corsage which is 
 rapidly coming into vogue. 
 
Corsage of Roses, Hyacinths, 
 and Greens 
 
 This particularly pretty combination of small rose- 
 buds and Roman hyacinths is unusually effective 
 and has the added advantage of being inexpensive. 
 Sweet peas may be substituted for the hyacinths, 
 and a great variety of small rosebuds in various 
 colors may be used. 
 
Corsage of Carnations 
 and Greens 
 
 A novel and very pretty corsage may be made of 
 pink carnations in the style shown above. It is the 
 least expensive of the corsages illustrated, but the 
 clever arrangement of the flowers is attractive, and 
 the fact that they are very lasting makes it doubly so. 
 
FLORAL GIFTS 
 
 THERE are so many special occasions de- 
 manding floral gifts that frequently one is 
 at a loss as to just what to select. You will 
 find that the designs illustrated in this booklet 
 are all novel and attractive. Take, for instance, 
 the Tin Wedding gift (Plate 12) — can you think 
 of a more appropriate remembrance for this par- 
 ticular event? And the Golden Wedding basket 
 (Plate 15) — what a lovely gift for an aged couple 
 about to celebrate this rare occasion. The same 
 design, but using a silver basket and suitable 
 flowers, forms a very fitting gift for a Silver 
 Wedding Anniversary. 
 
 A pretty bit of sentiment is expressed in the 
 baskets illustrated in Plate 16. Can you imagine 
 a more dehghtful greeting for a young mother 
 than this basket of beautiful flowers, with a 
 diminutive basket of the same flowers attached 
 to the handle for Baby? If you have a friend 
 who is fond of old-fashioned things, the basket of 
 flowers shown in Plate 14 will be a gift that will 
 be much appreciated, and, in fact, the quaint 
 arrangement of the flowers makes this very desir- 
 able as an out-of-the-ordinary gift for any 
 occasion. Almost any combination of flowers may 
 be used, so long as the colors do not clash. 
 
 It is often a problem to know just what to buy 
 the men-folks for Christmas, birthdays, and the 
 like, but if the man in question be a smoker, " 
 nothing would be more pleasing than the bou- 
 quet of cigars, cigarettes, pipes, and matches 
 shown in Plate 17. It is a clever arrangement of 
 "smokes" that will appeal to any smoker and is 
 particularly suited for presentation at a "stag" 
 dinner or as a gift to a man holding public office. 
 The floral horseshoe shown in Plate 19 will 
 very fittingly convey your congratulations on the 
 occasion of a formal opening to the public of a 
 new business venture, or may be used as a more 
 intimate expression of your good wishes at the 
 less formal opening of a home or club. It will 
 
have a distinct place among the floral gifts 
 usually sent for such occasions because of its 
 unusually artistic arrangement. 
 
 If you do not wish to confine your gift to 
 flowers alone, you can very fittingly combine 
 them with candy, as shown in Plate 24, or you 
 may have any gift box decorated with flowers, 
 giving it a touch of individuahty, as seen in 
 Plate 13. This will also insure the gift being 
 opened by the person for whom it is intended 
 rather than by one of the servants. 
 
 A very appropriate design for naval occasions 
 is illustrated in Plate 18. It can also be used as 
 a steamer gift, as a birthday greeting for the wife 
 or sweetheart of a naval man, or as a centerpiece 
 at a naval dinner. 
 
 TABLE DECORATIONS 
 
 It is no easy matter to secure novel and pleas- 
 ing efl"ects in table decoration, but the designs 
 illustrated give you some idea of what can be 
 accomplished by a skilful florist and by the use of 
 almost any flower. A very gracefully arranged 
 centerpiece is shown in Plate 20, and the dainty 
 place decorations add greatly to the artistic 
 effect. The centerpiece shown in Plate 21 is par- 
 ticularly suited for an autumn dinner or luncheon, 
 the combination of flowers and fruit presenting 
 a very rich and pleasing effect. The basket of 
 corsages (Plate 23) may also be used as a center- 
 piece, the corsages being afterward given as 
 favors — a novel idea that wifl dehght your guests. 
 
 We can arrange attractive table decorations 
 for you with almost any flower, and at ah prices, 
 depending, of course, on the elaborateness of the 
 centerpiece and number of places necessary. As 
 in afl other floral work, the beauty of the center- 
 piece depends on the proper arrangement of 
 greens and flowers. Each flower must be plainly 
 seen and plenty of greens must be used for back- 
 ground, always striving for a loose, graceful 
 effect, rather than a tightly bunched mass in 
 which the individual beauty of the flower is lost. 
 
Floral Gift Appropriate for a 
 Tin Wedding 
 
 This unique disposal of flowers in tin horns attached 
 to a tin platter will form a most pleasing gift for a 
 Tin Wedding, or may be used as a centerpiece at a 
 dinner given on this same occasion. Various flower 
 combinations may be used. 
 
Box Decorated with 
 Spray of Flowers 
 
 A small spray of roses or other flowers adds a touch 
 of individuality to a gift box and insures it being 
 opened by the person for whom it is intended, in- 
 stead of by the servants, as sometimes happens. 
 
Basket of Vari-colored Flowers in 
 Old-fashioned Arrangement 
 
 The quaint nosegay-effect presented by the flowers 
 in this basket will make it an out-of-the-ordinary 
 gift that will be appreciated at any time. There are 
 many different combinations of flowers that can be 
 used, and all will prove very pleasing. 
 
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 \ Floral Gift Appropriate for a 
 
 Golden Wedding 
 
 The opportunity to celebrate a Golden Wedding 
 anniversary comes to but few, but there could be 
 no more fitting gift for this event than the slim 
 gilded basket of yellow roses, as shown in the illus- 
 tration. The same idea may be used for a Silver 
 Wedding using a silver basket and suitable flowers. 
 

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 Gift Basket for Young Mother 
 and Baby 
 
 No more delightful greeting could be sent to a young 
 mother than this dainty basket of flowers, with a 
 tiny basket of the same flowers attached to its handle 
 for Baby. The flowers in this instance were pansies, 
 lilies-of-the-valley, and rosebuds, but many other 
 flower combinations may be used. 
 
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 Bouquet of Cigars, Cigarettes, 
 and Pipes 
 
 A most appropriate Christmas or birthday gift 
 for any smoker, and particularly suited for pres- 
 entation at a "stag" dinner or as a congratu- 
 latory offering to a senator, representative, or 
 other holder of public office. 
 
Naval Design Made with 
 Straw Hat and Roses 
 
 This novel design adds greatly to the effective- 
 ness of the decorations for any naval occasion, 
 and is a very fitting gift for the wife or sweet- 
 heart of a sailor, or, in fact, for anyone particu- 
 larly interested in naval affairs. 
 
Horseshoe of Roses and 
 Greens 
 
 This makes a most appropriate congratulatory gift 
 for the occasion of a formal opening to the public 
 of some new business venture, or for an expression 
 of your good wishes at the less formal opening of 
 a home or dub. The arrangement of the flowers 
 is particularly attractive. 
 
Centerpiece and Individuals for 
 Table Decoration 
 
 A very simple and pretty table decoration that will 
 add greatly to the success of any dinner or luncheon 
 is shown above. The centerpiece presents an un- 
 usually graceful effect. A variety of flowers may be 
 utilized, the whole success of the scheme of decora- 
 tion depending on their graceful arrangement. 
 
Centerpiece of Flowers and 
 Fruits 
 
 This very attractive combination of flowers and 
 fruits will add a note of interest to your dinner 
 decorations. The intermingling of flowers and fruit 
 at the base of the centerpiece gives an unusual touch 
 that is very pleasing. 
 
Small Basket of Rosebuds 
 and Greens 
 
 An inexpensive floral basket that will be a welcome 
 gift indeed. Arranged in this manner, the roses make 
 a much better display than if double the number 
 were made into a bouquet. The graceful lines of the 
 basket add much to the beauty of the whole design. 
 

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 Basket of Seven Different 
 Corsages 
 
 A truly novel and pleasing gift is this basket of 
 seven corsages — one for every day in the week — 
 and when the last corsage has been used there still 
 remains a dainty fernery. It will be very much 
 appreciated by a friend about to take a long journey 
 by steamer or train. 
 
Combination Box Containing Corsage 
 and Candy 
 
 A combination box like this makes two appeals — 
 one to the eye and another to the taste, and for this 
 reason is a doubly appreciated gift. Roses and 
 orchids were used to make the corsage, but there 
 are a number of other flowers that are equally pretty. 
 
BURIAL FLOWERS 
 
 WE like to think of our loved ones as resting 
 beneath the flowers they were so fond of in 
 Hfe — it takes away some of the harshness 
 of death — and it seems a great mistake to deny 
 oneself the solace of these most beautiful gifts of 
 earth, as is sometimes done by persons who re- 
 quest that no flowers be sent when some member 
 of their family dies. It also prevents their friends 
 from expressing their sympathy in the most ex- 
 quisite way, for whether the flowers sent be but 
 a simple spray or a magnificent casket cover, it 
 is the kindly sympathy that these convey that 
 reafly is the important thing, and flowers can 
 express that sympathy in far better language 
 than the human tongue can ever acquire. 
 
 While there are a host of floral designs from 
 which to select, the spray is in greater demand 
 than any other form of burial flower, probably 
 because of its simplicity and the fact that it 
 more nearly resembles the flower as it grows. A 
 wefl-made spray should present a graceful appear- 
 ance, with every flower visible, and with just the 
 right proportion of greens as a background, but 
 in order to obtain this eff"ect, the florist must be 
 famihar with his art. It must be remembered 
 that burial flowers undergo the most critical 
 scrutiny of a large number of people, and if the 
 design you send has been made in a careless, in- 
 artistic manner, and it happens to be placed be- 
 side one that has been made by a conscientious 
 floral artist, it wifl suffer in the comparison, even 
 in the mind of the person who knows nothing 
 about the artistic arrangement of flowers. It 
 always pays to consult a rehable florist about your 
 burial flowers, for while some florists may fur- 
 nish you with a larger number of flowers for your 
 money, the arrangement and quality may be such 
 that half their beauty is lost. 
 
 The floral emblem has an important place in 
 the hst of burial flowers, for it is in great demand 
 by fraternal organizations, or where a number of 
 
people desire to send something rather elaborate. 
 As will be seen in the designs illustrated, the 
 floral emblem may be made very attractive if the 
 florist is conversant with his art. We use only 
 the choicest flowers in our designs, and so arrange 
 them that they show at their best. The harp 
 shown in Plate 25 demonstrates the beauty of 
 loose, graceful arrangement of flowers in a design, 
 as does also the heart figured in Plate 34. An- 
 other especially pretty and showy design of palm 
 leaves and flowers is shown in Plate 44. 
 
 When something particularly elaborate is de- 
 sired, the floral casket-cover is especially fitting. 
 The illustrations will give you some idea of their 
 beauty, and, as prepared by our floral artists, they 
 form an impressive part of the funeral settings. 
 
 Next in importance to the funeral flowers is 
 the door-piece, which is coming more and more 
 into general use. It appears that the door-piece, 
 when first used, did not signify a death in the 
 house. A man in great trouble was annoyed by 
 persons continually using the knocker on his 
 door, and he asked his florist to attach flowers to 
 the knocker in such a manner that people would 
 be discouraged from using it and would rap on 
 the door with their knuckles or enter quietly. 
 The idea was soon taken up by florists and under- 
 takers, until now the practice has become nearly 
 general. 
 
 Almost any flower can be used in making the 
 door-piece, but artistic arrangement is a very 
 essential factor. The orchid lends itself partic- 
 ularly to this use and forms one of the richest and 
 most attractive of door-pieces. (See Plate 52.) 
 Violets, sweet peas, or roses are also very suitable. 
 
 The illustrations in this booklet will give you 
 some idea of the beauty of the large de luxe vol- 
 ume, "Art in Floral Arrangements," which can 
 be seen at our flower shop, and which will greatly 
 assist you in the selection of your burial flowers. 
 It is replete wath novel ideas in flower arrange- 
 ment that have not heretofore been presented to 
 the general public. 
 
Harp of Sweet Peas and 
 Roses 
 
 This is an unusually artistic arrangement of a set 
 design, and owes much of its attractiveness to the 
 loose arrangement of the sweet peas and the grace- 
 ful treatment of the roses at the base. Other flowers 
 may be used quite as effectively. 
 
Casket-Cover of Gladioli and 
 Smilax 
 
 One hundred stalks of gladioli were used in creating 
 this magnificent cover. The individual blooms 
 attached to the pendent sprays of smilax greatly 
 enhance the beauty of the whole effect. A variety 
 of flowers can be used with just as pleasing results. 
 
Casket-Cover of Orchids 
 Bouvardia 
 
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 No other flower produces so rich an effect as the 
 orchid, and when combined with the bouvardia in 
 making a casket-cover, the result is beautiful indeed. 
 The background of greens serves to bring out all 
 the rich coloring of the orchids. 
 
Casket-Cover of Smilax 
 Ferns 
 
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 This is one of the least expensive of casket-coveis, 
 
 but it always produces a quiet, harmonious effect. 
 
 The spray of orchids at the base gives a touch of 
 
 color and adds much to the general effect. 
 
Standing Cross of Orchids, Lilies, 
 and Roses 
 
 A design of this sort is always very effective, but is 
 doubly so when a rich combination of flowers like 
 the above is used — orchids, Sunburst roses, and 
 lilies. The arrangement of the lilies at the base is 
 particularly artistic. 
 
Cross of Shasta Daisies and 
 Red Roses 
 
 The loose, graceful arrangement of the flowers makes 
 this design unusually attractive, and the addition of 
 the red roses supplies the touch of color needed. 
 Many other flowers can be used just as eff"ectively. 
 
Cross of Carnations and 
 Smilax 
 
 A simple, inexpensive design, like the above, is 
 always appropriate, and a variety of flowers can be 
 used in its construction. The outline of smilax 
 serves to greatly increase the beauty of the flowers. 
 
Pillow of Sweet 
 Roses 
 
 Peas and 
 
 The Sunburst roses and sweet peas combined in this 
 pillow produce a design that is charming, and at a 
 price that is very reasonable considering the effect 
 obtained. The abundance of greens used adds much 
 to its beauty. 
 
Pillow of Roses 
 Ferns 
 
 and 
 
 The pillow is one of the most popular of funeral 
 emblems, and this one of Sunburst roses and maiden- 
 hair ferns is exceptionally beautiful because of its 
 artistic flower arrangement, which permits of every 
 flower being seen at its best. 
 
Open Heart Made 
 Mixed Flowers 
 
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 A welcome variation from the usual floral design, 
 and one in which any mixture of flowers can be used, 
 so long as the colors are harmonious. It is a simple 
 but impressive design and comparatively inexpensive. 
 
Closed Heart of Sweet Peas and 
 Rosebuds 
 
 This dainty floral piece measures 15 inches in diam- 
 eter and owes its attractiveness to the loose, flat 
 arrangement of the sweet peas and the graceful spray 
 of rosebuds and greens which is seemingly attached 
 with a bow of white ribbon. Many other flowers 
 can be used in making this design. 
 

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 Anchor of Carnations and 
 Orchids 
 
 The beauty of this design is greatly increased by the 
 graceful spray of orchids which decorates it and by 
 the outline of smilax. A variety of flowers can be 
 used instead of carnations, and the design will 
 always be effective. 
 

 Spray of Roses and 
 Greens 
 
 The beauty of this spray is at once apparent. Every 
 rose can be seen and each one has its background of 
 greens. It is very much more effective than a larger 
 number of roses tightly bunched together, with no 
 attempt made to bring out the individual beauty 
 of the flowers. 
 
Spray of Asters and 
 Palm Leaves 
 
 An inexpensive spray that is very pretty and lasting. 
 As shown, it was made of three dozen asters, but 
 there are a variety of flowers that could be used 
 and that would be equally pleasing. It is a simple 
 design that is always effective. 
 
Spray of Lilies and 
 Greens 
 
 This simple but dignified floral arrangement was 
 achieved with three dozen lilies, but a good efl"ect 
 may be secured with as small a number as a dozen 
 and a half, if plenty of greens are used. It is one 
 of the most attractive sprays illustrated 
 
Spray of Roses and 
 Smilax 
 
 But fifteen roses were used in making this graceful 
 spray, which is one of the most inexpensive designs 
 shown. The use of long-stemmed roses, combined 
 with the artistic arrangement of greens, will result 
 in a very pretty spray. 
 
Gates Ajar of Carnations 
 and Smilax 
 
 This design varies in size, and likewise in price, but 
 whether large or small, it is always simple and 
 effective. It lends itself to the use of a great variety 
 of flowers, but the illustration shows a particularly 
 attractive combination. 
 
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 Wreath of 
 Assorted Evergreens 
 
 A wreath of this kind is suitable for numerous occa- 
 sions, and is particularly effective for use on graves 
 and vaults because of its lasting qualities. The addi- 
 tion of a spray of flowers makes it more attractive. 
 
Wreath of Orchids and 
 Maidenhair Fern 
 
 This is the most exquisite of all the wreaths shown, 
 and in arrangement is a distinct departure from the 
 usual floral wreath. Its dainty hes 
 dent, even in the small illustration, ^o..^ , 
 in a smaller size and at less expense 
 
 Its dainty beauty is very evi- 
 " '" ■' Can be made 
 
Wreath of Palm Leaves and 
 Flowers 
 
 The whole arrangement of this design is graceful in 
 the extreme, and permits of the use of a variety of 
 flowers. It is elaborate in appearance and will be a 
 distinctive addition to any collection of funeral 
 flowers. 
 
Wreath of Magnolia Leaves and 
 Flowers 
 
 If a very showy wreath is desired, this will meet 
 your needs exactly. An exceedingly rich combination 
 is shown in the illustration, but the color and variety 
 of flower may be varied to suit the taste of the 
 purchaser. 
 
Wreath of Magnolia Leaves and 
 Sunburst Roses 
 
 The magnolia leaves composing this wreath form a 
 very pleasing backgiound for the graceful spray of 
 roses, and last a long time after the roses are faded, 
 still forming a very effective grave decoration. 
 
Wreath of Lilies and 
 Greens 
 
 The galax leaves composing this wreath form a very 
 attractive background for the loose cluster of lilies 
 which are seemingly attached to it with an artistic 
 bow of chiffon ribbon. It is a simple and dignified 
 design which is always attractive. 
 
Wreath of Mixed Flowers 
 and Greens 
 
 In this inexpensive wreath almost any flower may 
 be utilized and the design will still be very effective 
 and artistic because of its loose, graceful arrange- 
 ment. Will make a better appearance for the money 
 expended than almost any other design. 
 
Wreath of Laurel with 
 Roses 
 
 A wreath of laurel, with a dozen roses attached, 
 while very inexpensive, serves the double purpose 
 of being a pretty addition to the funeral flowers 
 and also a grave decoration that remains in good 
 condition for a long time. 
 
Broken Column of Carnations 
 and Violets 
 
 If a particularly showy and effective design is 
 desired, the broken column will be especially 
 suitable. Many different flowers may be used and 
 the result will always be showy and attractive, but 
 the flowers shown above are an exceptionally pretty 
 combination. 
 
Sheaf of Wheat with 
 Roses 
 
 The sheaf of wheat is especially suited as a funeral 
 emblem for the aged. The addition of a spray of 
 roses, asters, or in fact almost any other flower, will 
 add a touch of color and prove very effective. 
 
Door-Piece of Orchids and 
 Greens 
 
 The door-piece may be made of almost any flower 
 and will still be attractive if properly arranged. The 
 orchid lends itself particularly well for this purpose, 
 as will be seen in the illustration, and gives an 
 especiallv artistic effect. 
 

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