The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-24
FLOWERS FOR EASTER
SWISS BASKETS OF CUT FLOWERS
TO DE USED FOR GREETINGS.
indianapolis Has Used n Great Many
Carnations and violets-F1owers
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for Easter, and now have their green
houses stocked with thousands of plants
which are expected to be in full bloom by
that season. Not only are the florists tend
Ing their flowers most carefully, but a great
many private Conservatives are being
watched closely that the temperature may
not become too high or too low, so that
the plants may be enabled to robe them
selves in their most gorgeous apparel for
the glad Easter day.
The Bermuda lilies, commonly known as
the Easter lily, will, of course. be the most
popular flower and many millions are now
being grown for Easter. They are prepared
to be sold either by the plant or cut with
long stems. Nothing is more charming than
the tall stately lily in a beautiful jardiniere
or the long stemmed flower in a tall vase.
If the lily be cut with a bud, it will re-
main beautiful for many days. Heather,
dafodils, h~yacinths, tulips and lilies of the
valley are also typical Easter flowers, as
they are really plentiful during the Easter
and lenten season only. These, too, are be-
ing cultivated in great numbers and will be
sold mostly as cut flowers.
One of the leading Indianapolis florists
says that among the Easter novelties in
flowers this season, baskets Of cut flowers
are coming into greater favor, to be used
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low baskets are especially to be used for
the purpose, the handles being trimmed to
suit the colors used in the basket proper.
One, two or three colors are used, but if
more than one, the colors are distinctly de-
fined. These are mostly in small baskets,
but the larger ones will also be utilized.
In this style, those with the tall handles
are given the preference, a large bow of
ribbon in suitable colors being attached to
the handles. 10 make them moro aDnrn-
pirate. the world Easter Greetings should
be painted on the ends of the ribbons.
Boxes OF choice cut flowers are, to be sure,
always appropriate and to make them more
so they are tied with a ribbon in some
Greetings" handpainted on the free ends.
All the new colors in ribbons to match the
peculiar colors OF the natural flowers may
now be had from ali first-class florists, they
being especially manufactured for the New
York florists this year.
Roses and carnations are staple flowers,
and have been used in great quantities dur
ing the past winter. The yellow rose is
somewhat in the background this season,
cidedly. the preference. Those in greatest
demand are the Mernet and Bridesmaid in
pink, the Bride and Nephetos in white and
the Meteor and Coulter in red. During the
Christmas holidays flowers of all descrip-
tons We're used in great profusion, and the
American Beauty rose was exceedingly pop
ular, but the call for it has greatly de-
clined, until 1t now scarcely holds a place.
Sarnations oI nave been Ia great demand this
ing the most popular. The popularity of the
carnations may be accounted for in the
fact that they retain their beauty and
fragrance much longer than almost any of
it's sister flowers. The delicate little violet
has had a most popular season, but it's life
is limited, as it will be in bloom but little
longer, 1T being doubtful whether any will
still be in bloom at Easter time, as that
season is somewhat later this year than
usual.
Another novelty in Easter remembrances
is a elicately-painte small glass vase,
with a dainty bowl. 1t should be filled with
a neat little bouquet or spray of flowers,
tied with, a suitable ribbon. Large punches
of loosely-arranged spring flowers are
growing much in favor also, and delightful
table bouquets may be had for 81 or $2, es-
peeially during the Easter season. In
much sought. after. These include ferns,
daffodils, tulips and other small flowers.
while lilies, hyacinths, spireas, azalias and
many other small plants will be abundant.
great demand this season. They have been
very popular as a house decoration, and the
florist says it is remarkable that SO few
people understand how to take care of
them. He says some water them to excess,
while others water them only at intervals
of a few days. They are often chilled to
draughts of air. He says that no plant is
easier to raise in the house than palms,
not even excepting geraniums. They
should be watered only when they need it.
and this may be ascertained by sounding
the pot. If there is a hollow sound, the
earth is dry, but if the sound is deep and
dull there is too much water. Water should
not be allowed to accumulate in the jardi-
Mere. The leaves and stems should be
sponged carefully with lukewarm water at
least once a week. A temperature of from
plants, and plenty of light is essential, al
though direct sunlight is not necessary.
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