. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 10 The Florists^ Review OcTOBEjt 24, 1912. chanical. True, it is all done with a final object in view, but the only claim we can make for any distinction, beyond any other wreath made with the same material, is in our power of plac- ing our high light, our interest point of orchids. The individuality of the piece, the stamp of the maker, appears in the manner of qualifying the interest. You will notice that the great princi- ple of simplicity has been embodied in all the construction. There is no taxing of the mind to diecoiVer the composi- tion of
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 10 The Florists^ Review OcTOBEjt 24, 1912. chanical. True, it is all done with a final object in view, but the only claim we can make for any distinction, beyond any other wreath made with the same material, is in our power of plac- ing our high light, our interest point of orchids. The individuality of the piece, the stamp of the maker, appears in the manner of qualifying the interest. You will notice that the great princi- ple of simplicity has been embodied in all the construction. There is no taxing of the mind to diecoiVer the composi- tion of the design; each variety of flower has been grouped so that it stands clear for its identity. The pro- portion is pleasing and the most unprac- ticed eye can see at a glance just what has been attempted. Art jumps at you from every part and yet the set rules are so veiled by the natural use of the material that art is not even suspected, but only the grace, and attractiveness of the flowers hold our attention. Certainty in Results. It might be possible to arrange such a piece as this without any knowledge of art, but if such should be the case, it could only be considered a fortunate accident. Why not make it a reason- able certaintyby a study of the princi- ples of art? Faithful observance of the principles makes results sure. It means money in your pocket and a greater satisfaction to your trade. It is not difficult, but it does require thought and reason. It requires a free application of the grains of common sense, and then, on top of that, you should display your own originality; throw your own power of execution into the final plac- ing of your high light, and the resxtlt is bound to be pleasing. These principles are just p^^essential in the making of a cluster^rSgi- bouquet or a basket arrangement, only the appli- cation is a little different. As to the man who says, "I please my trade and let art look out for it- self," one of two statements is posi- tively t
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