. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. tpoo. The American' Florist. 719 ments are unconventional and therefore frequently more pleasing than the every- day designs of roses and carnations. Moreover, they may be made of material Which lies at the hand of every man who owns even a small greenhouse. Sprigis From The Spice Bush. That caption for two reasons: First, because, although this screed is mainly a sort of nosegay composed of Philadelphia Christmastradejottings,it isnot entirely so and latitude was wanted so that a sprig could be culled anywhere an
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. tpoo. The American' Florist. 719 ments are unconventional and therefore frequently more pleasing than the every- day designs of roses and carnations. Moreover, they may be made of material Which lies at the hand of every man who owns even a small greenhouse. Sprigis From The Spice Bush. That caption for two reasons: First, because, although this screed is mainly a sort of nosegay composed of Philadelphia Christmastradejottings,it isnot entirely so and latitude was wanted so that a sprig could be culled anywhere and on any subject. Second, because, variety being the spice of life, there is warrant in departing from the beaten track if by so doing the subject can be made more attractive and interesting to the general reader. Besides, I want to keep your regular correspondent out of trouble. They tell me I am always saying something to rouse the wrath of all creation and if that is sol want to take all the blame and not have someone else shouldering it. On that point I want to say right here that I con- sider myself the most inoffensive creature in the world and my sole object in wield- ing the pencil is for your entertainment and I would not stamp on anyone's corns for a crown of gold. A person who takes oflense where no offense is meant is a well he is at least lacking common sense. How's that, Mr. Editor? That ought to scare off some of those fellows wlio are always spoiling for something to kick at. Very few like to own up that they are not smart and they will if they take offense at yours truly. Well then, to commence at the com- mencement, I went up to the top of a tall tower and took a survey of the Christ- mas festival in Philadelphia and it was a pleasant and inspiring sight. I gazed and gazed and the more I looked the more beautiful the scene became, the flowers fragrant and lovely and flaming, the greens so fresh, and everything beribboned in the most charming manner. And what a
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