. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. PRING is approaching with a fine assortment of bulb- ous stock, such as daffo- dils, tulips, hyacinths and other forms of narcissi. As they are about the first brightness and cheer after a long, dismal win- J ter, people are especially susceptible to their charm and an unusual window display is likely to prove irresistible. An artistic bas- ket of spring flowers is emblematic and suggestive of the season and nothing is more tempting—not the same old bas- ket we used to make, however, as basket arrangement, like everything else, must reflect the spi
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. PRING is approaching with a fine assortment of bulb- ous stock, such as daffo- dils, tulips, hyacinths and other forms of narcissi. As they are about the first brightness and cheer after a long, dismal win- J ter, people are especially susceptible to their charm and an unusual window display is likely to prove irresistible. An artistic bas- ket of spring flowers is emblematic and suggestive of the season and nothing is more tempting—not the same old bas- ket we used to make, however, as basket arrangement, like everything else, must reflect the spirit of the times in order to attract and hold attention. Combina- tion baskets with large, "sassy" bows of ribbon are popular at present. A Combination Basket. In making an effective combination basket, one should first select his stock, then his ribbon. A low basket, with a low handle and tin container, so all the stock can be in water, is preferable. Do not mix the colors all up. A better offect can be obtained by keeping every line distinct. This is more essential to the art of a basket than the coloring. Distinct coloring Is better than too much harmony. If a basket is made in light pastel shades and something seems to be lacking, try introducing a line of hard color. It may give the touch of life that is required. Mass the flowers in order to bring out the color, and use contrasting 'Olors if possible. People want color creations nowadays, but one must avoid the danger of going to extremes. As an example, light blue hyacinths, Yellow Prince tu- lips, snowdrops or lily of the valley and violets make a e: 0 0 d combination. Keep each kind of flowers by t h e m - selves, so they will contrast well. Se- '•"ft a low-handled By FRANK D. PELICANO Of Pelicano, Rossi & Co. basket and save a few flowers for the handle where your delft blue ribbon is tied into a stiff bow. A Meaning in the Bibbon. The bow should never sprawl care- lessly across the basket and f
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