. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. ^^^^^g^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^S^^^^^^^S ^S BASKETS FOR FUNERALS. I heartily approve of E. H. Harvey's sensible and timely remarks in The Keview of August 15, page 38, on the use of the basket at funerals. It is not as appropriate as a bunch or the numerous pretty and suggestive de- signs, and its continued use for fu- nerals would discourage people from sending it to the living as a present, on account of its being considered "too ; Some flowers are in the same boat, simply because their fra- grance has made ' an impression upon peo
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. ^^^^^g^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^S^^^^^^^S ^S BASKETS FOR FUNERALS. I heartily approve of E. H. Harvey's sensible and timely remarks in The Keview of August 15, page 38, on the use of the basket at funerals. It is not as appropriate as a bunch or the numerous pretty and suggestive de- signs, and its continued use for fu- nerals would discourage people from sending it to the living as a present, on account of its being considered "too ; Some flowers are in the same boat, simply because their fra- grance has made ' an impression upon people and they associate the blooms with funerals. In the south many peo- ple will not permit a cape jasmine in the house, as it reminds them of death. I also dislike to see the use of the shower effect for casket bouquets. It is bride-like and suitable for weddings. Why not use it solely for that joyous occasion, and exclude its use at that somber occasion when the simpler ar- rangements of flowers are in much bet- ter taste? Another objection to the basket as a funeral offering is that it is difficult to arrange it gracefully and substantially at the same time. A basket is easily upset. Who feels like turning in and arranging flowers at a funeral? I have seen people send large trays of loose flowers. What was their fate? They were dropped and stepped upon by the heedless, while more thoughtful in- dividuals were stooping and gathering them together, meanwhile wondering why people would send loose flowers at such a time. If a basket is wanted, and nothing but a basket, suggest sending it to the family in the sad days after the funeral, when they can enjoy the ar- rangement and afterward take them to the grave, which by that time will need -» ?B|j||H g| ^^R''^r_^" ^^ .y^pBP^ ^P 1 ''i^^^^^'' some fresh flowers to take the place of the dead tributes sent to the fu- neral. S. Cabaniss. No. of Gross Orders. Value. ...360 $2,950 .. .405 3,150 ...435 3,450 Panel for the White Rat
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