New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-23
ASTER PLANTS AND FLOWERS
HOW TO MAKE JUDICIOUs CHOICE FOR
HOUSE DECORATION
MANY ARTIFICIAL PLANTS UsED-FLOwERs THAT
ARE MADE OF PALM FIBRE WILL IN
FOLD IN THE SIN

In choosing potted plants for Easter decoration
in the home much Of the desired effectiveness de-
ponds upon selecting the proper plant FOR the proper
place Large plants in small rooms and even a
goodly number OF small plants in large hall IL
not generally 80 good an arrangement as the re-
would he.
Among large potted plants for halls and large
rooms the rhododendron is perhaps the most effect
i've This hardy mountain bloomer is cultivated In
so many beautiful shades and in small bush form
by the florists that II Is easy make desirable
lections The ever popular Easter lily is available
FOR any sort OF decorating purpose. Some OF the
lily plants have many fifty blooms at time
A plant which has many possibilities for decora-
ton IS the crimson rambler. or Japanese rose Vine
The small and red. and grow In clusters
This vine plant naturally lends itself to many
artistic arrangements Its flowers odorless
Small orange trees ornamental. and can some
times be procured bearing both blossoms and fruit
at the same time. Rose bushes take their place
naturally among these plants. The hydrangea IS
time-honored hall tavorite Bottle-brush has
bloom resembling red bottle-brush. and is bright
and cheerful Some OF the azaleas this year are
heavy with blooms resemble large
globular flower Feathery white spirea is useful
TO tighten up dark places and soften hard outlines
Among smaller plants suited for small rooms and
contracted places IS the pretty English wallfower.
which comes In several coors. Cinerarias are very
good decoration. Their petals are SOFT and velvety.
and the flowers show wide range OF violet tints.
Marguerites. or. famIarly daisies. come with yell
low petals and dark centres and with white petals
and yellow centres usually sea them growing
In fields. A modest l,tle plant which holds its own
among the more fercey aggressive flowers IS the
little candytuft, and the duetza. with It's white
flowers. is also satisfactory
WINDOW PLANTS.
window-slll plants OF q still smaller order
among some OF the prettiest % all Among these
panses are always great tavorites. English prim-
roses are delicate and attractive and those early
spring flowers dafodils and narcissus. hold their
own among the Easter flowers. Tulips should be
kept in a warm part OF the room. otherwise they
will close their petals M
The reverse OF this Is the with the lily OF
is not hurt by occasional cold draughts. Hyacinths
and carnations never fall 70 please when heavy
perfume is required Although the cOlorlne OF
hellotrope and mignonette il faint they add much
the general flower collection.
ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS.
So much for the natural living. blooming plants
Ru. they do not constitute the whole range Of the
subject OF Easter flowers. Art has come 70 assist
in this as in many other matters. II for any
reason natural flowers cannot he used at Easter
there are artificial flowers TO be had which. AZ
far a. the eve car tell are equal 70 the natural
ones Among these plants. ferns and grasses wnlch
have been preserved by n chemical process make UP
the larger portion Of the decorations They are not
exactly artificial. but they have long since ceased
The artificial flowers Easter lilies American
Beauty roses jackroses. carnations DON PINK anu
red and white bridal These flowers are
made from the inner bark OF the tropical palm
The bark is soft and velvety will take most OF ne
dover ,ints In dyeing and after IL mas been made
~ 10 Aowers they will often yield 10 the heat
OF sun and unfold as natural flowers do This Is
Vegetable substance The flowers are beautifully
formed