Household elegancies : suggestions in household art and tasteful home decorations (1876)
Jones, C. S., Mrs, Williams, Henry T · New York : H. T. Williams · leaf 52
inds, such as Violets, Pansies, Geraniums,Ivy, ^Myrtles, Ferns, etc., to stems of wire ; or, if desired, fasten upon the bottomof shallow baskets or other receptacles, and dip them into a solution of alumthat has become perfectly cold. The solution should be what is termed asaturated solution; that… … Fig. 16. Bouquet of Spring Flowers nnd Grasses. 50 HOUSEHOLD ELEGANCIES. drops, remove them ^th great care, and aUow to drip for several hours, untilperfectly dry. when the flowers will present the most charming appearance, andbe lovely ornaments for any apartment. The baskets thus ornamented are…
Decoration and ornament
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