. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. ?i:rf^.r^^ 12 The Florists' Review Jdnb 3, 1S15. of one kind or another, they carry them on the same side as the bouquets and as easily and gracefully as possible. It is hard to give instructions as to grace and ease to self-conscious young things, wl^ either smile apologetically or blush resentfully at suggestions and then continue to laugh at the way the bride holds her left foot in the air wait- ing for the next chord of the wedding march from the faltering fingers of the amateur pianist who acts in lieu of orchestra. But it may be hinted to the
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. ?i:rf^.r^^ 12 The Florists' Review Jdnb 3, 1S15. of one kind or another, they carry them on the same side as the bouquets and as easily and gracefully as possible. It is hard to give instructions as to grace and ease to self-conscious young things, wl^ either smile apologetically or blush resentfully at suggestions and then continue to laugh at the way the bride holds her left foot in the air wait- ing for the next chord of the wedding march from the faltering fingers of the amateur pianist who acts in lieu of orchestra. But it may be hinted to the basket bearers in a delicate manner that they are neither bringing buckets of water nor carrying censers to the altar. Shepherds' crooks are a source of amusement to some and of grief to others. These are not to be borne in the way Pat carries his hod, nor yet are they to be handled like the band- leader 's baton. They should be grasped just below the flowers on the staff ^d carried, in the right hand, in front of the body, but without stiffness. It is to be presumed that the groom and his attendants can wear their boutonnieres without advice and coun- sel from the florist. It should be noted. however, and with emphasis, that the office of the flower girl is not to carry flowers, but to distribute them. The flowers should be placed loosely in the basket, and the bearer should scatter them here and there as she precedes the bride to the altar or whatever may be her particular destination. Often it happens that the flower girl carries her basket of blooms purely as a p^ece of ornamentation, and brings it back to the house undisturbed. If she doias so, it is because she has not been advised by the florist of the error of her ways. He knows, or after he has read thig article will know, better. RETAIL STORE MANAGEMENT WHAT THE LEADERS IN THE TRADE ARE DOING PABCEL POST IN KANSAS. We were much interested in the com- ments of 6. E. Schulz, of the firm of Jacob Schulz, Louisville, Ky.
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