The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-27
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It Is often a 4fnacult matter to secure
. plant that will give absolute satisfac-
tion for hall decoration. In a roomy
reception hall. or even in a small affair,
II there are one or more windows. it
VIII not be 50 sdIh5cult to grow flourish
Ing plants. But al the cramped guar
tiers OF the average hallway, without
windows. where plant decorations will
be most appreciated because of the rath-
er gloomy aspect III Will be almost inn
possible to make them live.
There is nothing that so enchances the
beauty OF the hall az a stately palm
or other weli-developed and iourishing
decorative plant. But itAis pitiful, after
they are once arranged In the handsome
standing 5ardiniere. or on the table or
hall stand, to note the gradually. fading
leaves of the beautiful specimens tina we
are so anxious to keep bright and
fourishing.
The palm is commonly supposed to be
the very best plant for this purpose.
1t will flourish in partial shade. does
not require so much moisture in the at
mosphere as many plants demand when
brought inside for the winter, and in
is better able to stand the changes of
temperatur e which is usually found In
these winter quarters, than many of
the plants used for decorative purposes.
But unless there are two or three palms
to be used for the hall display, so that
one or more may be out in the green
house. or light window garden. while the
other is exhibiting its beauty in its I'M
daSfrah 1a r oJharny x-~k.. .-x.,N - -
turn is allowed recuperate, we can
scarcely hope to be successful with
them.
Although the different varieties of
palms are recommended because OF their
ability to live in partial shade, they viii
not live long in darkened rooms and
gloomy halls. They must have light.
although they will flourish without fun
sunlight.
A decorative plant of great value, ana
one of the very BEST TO take the place
of the long SUFFERING palm for these
darkened corners in the home, in the
sSnseveria zealancia. Another florist
said OF 1t recently: There is, scarcely a
decorative plant listed that is more
striking in foliage and habit than this,
ana certainly none other than win stand
as much downright neglect and hardship
as will thH. Nothing but frost. or a
continual dreneh.ng with: water. has ter
rors for it, 1t will grow in a dark hall.
a cool bedroom, or stand on the manteI
ina heated sitting ROOM 1t will stand
gas and dust and will go for months
without a derp Iof water, yet remain as
thrifty as every szrsz
AZ Is sinsulariE beautifuI as well as
easily grewn The rigid sword-like
leaves in some well developed specimens
reach a length or from four to six feet
The leaves are thick and feshy. a dark
green color with elouded bars Of white
The splendid outlines of this plant. to-
gether make with its distinctive marbling.
make it q ssubeub piant for jardinieres.
the center of conservatory vases, or for
any position In the home decoration.
We must not forget to include a few
pots OF ferns IN sarranging the window
garden for the winter, for they will be
indispensable~forLdi ning-room decoration.
Although it Is desirable to have a plant
on his sort Especially the delicate,
drooping varieties like the graceful
maidsn-hair fern) on the table at every
meal, they must not 4be kept in this
position day afEer day. or they win soon |
show signs OF neglect; change the fern
dishes every day or two. bringing fresh |
specimens from the window garden. and
taking theaone that ha been in service |
where It canzhave a thorough -iugin |
and moist atmosphere for a time, to HELM
keep up its bright green beauty.
A nre4fv mi 8, ntr,,a
the opera this week was cut high In the
neck and with long sleeves.
The body of the waist, the sleeves and
the pretty butterfly puts at the shout
der were made. ofstwo inch-wide strips |
OF mousseiine de Eseie and lace inser-
ton. WheresfAe lace and mousseline
Joined. strips q baby ribbon were sown
on to cover tAe sean, making a very |
odd effect, but at the same time very at |
tractive.
The strips spfss material were sewn
lengthwise and drawn loosely over a
tight-ftting lining Of plain black satin, |
and the sleeves were treated in the same |
way, q tf~ght-htdng lining, the nous |
seline and lace sleeve fitting smoothly |
over it toethe shoulder, and then the |
full bu-ttefdyspar
The moasseline used was black, the |
lace a deep yellow and the ribbon a pale
silvery green Hsee
The mech. OF the bodice was finished |
with a very full ruche of the nous
seine, iace-edged and tiny rosettes Of |
the ribbon andsaat the ends Of the sleeves
were cut lhztgbs, very fun cascades OF |
lace beinga ggathered into each opening
with sevehfs folded ENDS 81 the ribbon.
Round bows Of rich, double faced black
satin ribbon-nesftngs on1mats Of lace and
held In place by a jet buckle, also round, |
added a fuller effect. to the shoulder. A |
girdhe Of black satin, sheId IN place by |
narrow. jetted slides. finished a very dain-
ty and easily made evening waist.
1t could be worn with a black satin or
wool novelty goods skirt and make a
pretty costume for at home or informal
evening wear.
A similar waist might be fashioned from
the odds and ends every girl has among
her belongings
Chiffon or mousseline de sole that has |
seen its best days for yelling a dancing
skirt, the lace garniture of another out
of-date bit Of fnery, with the best
breadths Of satin skirt. impossible to
put to others use for lining, could, with |