Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-04
MASSES OF FLOWERS
Bloom Atop Of the Smart
Easter Hats.
MOST LAVISHLY USED
NATURE IS OUTDONE BY ART
WHEN SHADES ARE NOTED.
For Hops Are Flowered in a Dozen
Tints-Burnt Straw With
Royal Blue.

Written for The Evening Star by Harriet Hawley.
The first glimpse of this years millinery
openings gives the impression that the fem
mime fancy has gone flower mad, but before
a circuit of the showcases has been made,
the sightseer decides that after all, 1t Is
most intoxicating madness.
Never before has the art of reproducing
the natural blossoms reached such stand
ard of perfection. AS an evidence OF TINS,
1t may be cited that smart shop, noted
for its exquisite decorations as well as Its
chic millinery, had on neighboring tables
pEateaus Of real and artificial yacinths,
and SO wonderful was the reproduction pro-
cess that when the secret was whispered
about groups Of women fell to wagering
chocolate sodas on the real and the rcoun-
terfeit, the decision being reached by fin
gering the blossoms.
A number of new flowers have invaded
the millinery field this year, including wis
terra, hydrangeas, hops, hawthorne lilacs,
both white and purple. and dandelion puff
balls While some of these blossoms have
been offered before, they were not manu-
featured in styles which lent themselves
artistcally to trimming. but the dropping
flats of this season carry the long-stem-
med flowers admira bly,.
In Pink Hyacinth.
One of the most striking all-fower toques
shown at a recent opening was composed
of delicate pink hyacinth blossoms. packed
solidly on a apoleonic-shaped frame The
foundation material chiffon, was complete
ly hidden by the flowers, ard one side was
raised jauntily by a soft, sweeping bow of
liberty taffeta, matching the tone Oh the
blossoms exactly.
An effective rose fiat was composed of
leaves, overlapping and curled up just a
trifie. On either side Of the hat nestled
bouquets of moss rose buds, and the same
flowers, with knots of black velvet ribbon,
were placed on both sides under the brim,
which was faced with tulle in folds.
In selecting a hat composed of rose leaves
the utmost care must be taken to have the
shape carry a certain air of distinction.
Otherwise the purchase will be regretted,
manufacturers of cheap millinery are
duplicating this style Of trimming in shapes
that are atrociOuS.
A thistle hat, which could be worn adj
mirably with a tan-colored suit, was of
ecru Milan straw in a modified sailor shape.
Around the crown and across the top, from
side to side through the center, was fiuted
velvet ribbon in a beautiful shade of sage
green, while on one side, and dropping a
trifle toward the edge of the brim, was a
mass of thistle bloom. in that elusive
mauve shade which can only be described
as misty.
For early spring wear with the royal blue
tailored suits and foulards of the same
shade comes a stunning picture hat of
burnt satin straw, trimmed with bows of
liberty taffeta in royal blue and royal blue
poppies. Such flowers never grew on living
tree, shrub or plant, but as a head orna-
ment for modern woman they are pictur-
esquely effective.
Irish Point and Straw,
An ideal hat for garden party was of
white satin straw. with Irish point lace in
set on the brim, as we'll as in the center of
the crown. The shape was a perfect shep-
herdess and had for its only ornament a
shower of baby peoples in exquisite shades
of pink and red
another striking shepherdess hat was
also inset with the lace and encircled nv
macs ana dropping fiat Of tuIle was COW
cred with network of fine silver cord
caught at each intersection with forget
me-nots. Forget-me-nots were never more
In vogue than this season They form
whole toques. being massed on brim and
crown, with bows in self-tone or black vel
vet, fitting tight to the hair in the back
The Alsatian and butterfly bows at the
back of the hat have practically disap-
feet of long, very fiat loops. with two or
three ends. which fit over the hair, but do
not extend below the nape of the neck
picture hat suitable for garden parties
or carriage was of pure white satin straw
In Intricate weave, encircled with a band
of magenta velvet and trimmed with a
mass OF magenta hop blooms, with long,
slender stems. Stems falling loose, or
woven and braided, form striking factor
of flower trimming
Among the many red hats shown was
an artistic color scheme in crimson and
soft sage green. The foundation of the
fiat shape was a peculiar crimson straw.
one strand of which had a velvety finish
The only trimming on the top of the hat
was mass of, red currants with foliage of
misty sage green. The brim, faced with
shirred black maline. was raised on the
left side with knot of soft ribbon, match
ing exactly the velvet strand in the braid.
Lovely, but Trying.
Large toques of crushed tea roses are
striking, but rather trying to the average
complexion The yellowish pink Of these
flowers is not so pleasing, although some
what smarter than the more humble color
ing of the old-fashioned blush rose
A pretty hat of fine white straw has
fiat crown and sweeping brfm, heavily
rolled on one side. Midway between the
edge Of the brim and the crown is an