The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-10
THE CHRYSANTHEMUM
SEASON IN FULL BLAST
Handsome Specimens Attracting Attention
Far and Wide
SOME OF THE BEAUTIFUL KINDS
Handsome
Specimens Attracting Attention

The cllrysanthemums are now all III
their glory, and really it is worth while
to call by the florist while you are Gil
broad Street They seem to be Of {.
greater variety, and used more extern
sively than hitherto. Some of the Ge-
signs are very beautiful
The "Pennsylvania'' is one of the very
newest varieties in this city. and {, lsvely
specimen Of it may be seen at Mann &
Browns. 1t is Il delicate pale lemon
shade, with curved petals. almost on the
order CT the Japapese variety, and aEGut
eight inches in circumference. The new
est way to use these magnificent flowers
for table decoration is to obtain from yoGr
florist q. long wicker tray. according to
the size of your table, the tray being
about one and a half inches deep. TINS
is fitted with moss and the flowers are
stuck in it artstically, either nearly o. q
level, or raised in the middle.
USED AT WEDDINGS.
The way these flowers are used icr
bridesmaids this winter up north ;a,i,.
it could be done also i'll the Souta) IS by
threading them on a ribbon to sorn !
garland, the ends of which are carried IN
both hands. Another way is 10 put
bouquets of them on top of -i5boa-hcunI
poles. almost on the order OF a shepherds
crook.
These flowers are almost % no use for
wearing, hut are seen in Virginia on
Thanksgiving as college colors and the
like.
In funeral designs they are also Brought
into use; the prettiest design lately seen
was tina fused for funeral Of a Mason,
a, gate being made which was left Just
jar and interviewer among the ratings
was a trowel of,violets. The cheapest floral
design for a funeral ootainabIe IS one
dollar, while they run sometimes into the
hundreds.
CHRYsANTHEAIUNIs SHOWS.
In the northern cities and abroad one
day is set aside for a chrysanthsnum
show usually given in a large hall. tire
background of which is made of palms
! and rubber plants, and on tables especial-
w made for the purpose are single chrys-
anthcmums placed in these. the distance
between each being enough to set 1t on,
and the name and raiser written under
Meath These flowers are. usually ex-
hibited by private parties. though, OF
course. the florists enter theirs also. A
prize is given in the different varieties,
the first in each usually amounting TO
from $50 TO $1O0. a band is on hand to
entertain the visitors, and light refresh
ments can be served. Where they are
given 1t is lookd upon as one OF the ch1et
social functions of the season An ad-
mission is usually charged OF aoou. -
cents.
The two most general shades OF color
are white and yellow. but they may &c
seen in pink. red. brown and lavender. OF
when the two colors are blended together
they are exceptionally beautiful. the yell
low and brown making the best effect
For home weddings, these flowers are
especially adaptable. being one OF the
best varieties with which to bank an az
tar and make the marriage bell. Horseshoe
or wisfi-bones.
POPULAR FLOWHRS.
The other flowers which are in use al
this season are vioIets, American Beau-
ties. Ia France. Madame Testout anu
Brides roses: and carna tons are in seves.ii
scolors. and now they may be obtained va
rigated.
The flowers the society girl loves to be
given most of all are violets tunless ior
a dance or large receptionl because Dame
Fashion has decreed them the only flow
err permissible for church ard street wear.
by the truly refined person. except IN
the instance of assiugle rosebud.
These srnaI1er flowers are somewha
cheaper aud are mora adaptable to tai pie
decorations. n old. but always-pretty
design. is from the chandelier to the