Speaking of flowers
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Part of Woman's Home Journal
- Title
- Speaking of flowers
- Creator
- Hilario, Pilar
- Language
- English
- Year
- 1936
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- 32 WOMAN’S HOME JOURNAL Manila, June, 1936 SPEAKING OF FL OWE PS As i happened io stop a few min utes at the International Flower Shop at Taft Avenue. I came to think how this world is much more livable because of flowers. We have the orchids, roses, carnations, Benguet lilies, amaryllis, ealla lilies, tuberoses, dahlias, pansies, sweet peas, zinnias, snap dragons, and cos mos. We use them for making cor sages, bridal bouquets, bouquets for maids of honor, beautiful bon voy age bouquets, Christinas and birth day presents, and graduation bou quets. These flowers have stories of their origin, the manner in which they are raised together, their uses, the places where they are taken, and even their varieties. * * * The carnation is used in making crowns, garlands, and wreaths. It is a descendant of the love-pink which still grows on the slopes of The daintiness of true cleanliness The daintiness and charm of a fas tidiously groomed woman does not come by chance It arises from attention to the little details of the toilette so often neglected or mis understood Beautiful clothes, lux urious cosmetics, beauty of face and figure — even these may fail to create charm if a woman neglects to give her body meticulous care Lysol is 'Safe" For 50 years, doctors and hospi tals the world over have relied on "Lysol” for the most critical disin fectant purposes — for example in childbirth.. when disinfection must be thorough and without possible risk of injury Surely then, "Lysol” is correct for normal feminine hy giene. When used in proper dilution, "Lysol” is non-poisonous to humans It is a concentrated germicide and therefore gives you many ♦ BE CAREFUL< cTKaie sure you get genuine "£ysol"Q)isinfectant. Sub stitutes are sometimes offeree. Disinfectant • LYSOL HYGIENIC SOAPhighly recommended for bath, for complexion, for hands; while it cleans it washes away germs. By Pilar Hilario the turfs in Sommerset, England. In most places it is cultivated in hot houses but may also be transferred to the gardens in warm weather. The carnation was once popular in England, when it was used to add a spicy flavor to wine and ale. It was the favorite flower at (he time of Queen Elizabeth. In the United States, it is the symbol of purity, love and demotion, and is worn by many on Mother’s Day. At present, different varieties are grown in our own Baguio. * * * The rose, queen of all flowers, has played an important part in the history and legends of the world. Even among the oriental na tions stories are told of its ori times more for your money than do so - called non - poisonous prepara tions. some of which are 90% or more of water when sold to you. Be safe. Be sure. Buy a bottle of "Lysol” today. Directions on each bottle are specific and easy to follow. They are based on years cl medical experience. ♦ ' fEysoi ’’ Cbismfectant comes in a brown bottle and yellow carton marked — " £ysol “ Qbisinfectant. gin. The rose gardens of Midas, King of Phyrgia, were the wonder of the ancient world. In Rome the rose was dedicated to Venus and made the emblem of joy and beauty. Ro mans imported roses by the ship load, and used them in making wreaths given as awards in public contests; wealthy Roman citizens slept on mattresses stuffed with rose petals. In the fifteenth cen tury, the famous ‘‘War of the Roses” was waged by the English. The rose is found practically the world over, either as a roadside wild flower or in the garden. Pre parations from the petals are used extensively in the manufacture of perfumes. * * * The beauty of the orchid has only recently been appreciated. A century ago it was introduced to the hothouses of England, and later to north America. The layman rarely realizes that the orchid be longs to a large family of many species, which grow in almost every part of the world, but best in the moisture and warmth of the tro pics. In the forests of South Amer ica, Mexico, and the East Indies, the greater number of varieties are found growing from the trunks and branches of forest trees. These are of the epitherial group. The spe cies that grows on the soil and cre vices of rocks is called the terrestial. Many native species, however, have not the exotic beauty of the carefully cultured flowers seen in milady’s corsage. Rare specimens of orchids are considered very val uable and men penetrate deep into forest and swarnps in search of them. * * ♦ The pansy is one of the oldest of garden flowers. It is really a sis ter of the violet, and appears in many varieties. It would he dif ficult to describe the commonest type. Pansy means “thought”. Shakespeare called it “love in idle ness.” It is one of the easiest of flowers to cultivate, and is noted for its quality of bloom, range of color and the velvety texture of its darker shades. * * * The sweet pea, one of the best known summer flowers, is a plant of vigorous habit, delicately tinted blossoms, and exquisite fragrance. It has several varieties of which the “Spencer” is probably the most popular, the blossoms being larger than those of other varieties. Its other advantage is its long, con tinued profusion of bloom. This flower is noted for its robust growth, the plants attaining a height of from six to ten feet. Three and often four of these queenly blossoms are borne on long, strong stems, rendering them unsurpassable as cut flowers, box vases and bou quets. * * * The tulip, a prim, formal flower and a member of the lily family, came originally from Asia Minor. It is said the first tulip came to Europe from Persia by way of Istanbul. In Arabian design, espe cially in decorative painting, the flower is frequently represented. The finest tulips come from Ilaarlen, Holland, where there are ex tensive farms devoted to the culture of this splendid flower. The flow er ranges without restriction through the chromatic scale except blue, although blue is suggested in the variety named Blew Celeste. Its varieties are simply endless. It flo wers successively throughout the spring. w special stranded cotton for............. . .your own embroidery . . the thread used successfully either as a whole or divided in one or more of the sir strands. Supplied in a wonderful r.nge of graded and fast shades making it possible to produce the most artistic effects in blended color combinations ...........