Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 February 1917 — GIFTS IN PROFUSION [ARTICLE]

GIFTS IN PROFUSION

One Should Have Little Difficulty in Making Choice of Pleasing Valentine. WHEN. Valentine day comes along new* variations of the old theme are shown In the - florist's art. This year, for example, a solid heart of small pink rosebuds, through which a miniature gilt arrow is thrust, is a, new kind of flower valentine. Floral envelopes made of* violets, showing a tiny flap, in which the message is to be concealed, are sure to be popular. There are also gorgeous boxes of satin, moire and even filet lace and gold braid, tied with the richest of ribbons and the filmiest of tulle, to contain the bunches of violets, orchids, lilies-of-the : valley with violets, or corsage bouquets of Killarney roses and mignonette. A white satin box with gilt monogram is uJdvely conlaiuer Jer quils, maiden-hair ferns and lllies-of-the-valley. " The quaint little old-time bouquet of roses, pink or red, finished with a frill of paper lace or of the plaited silk lace, is always acceptable. More durable valentines are plants and ferns arranged in odd tin-lined baskets. These also, filled with damp moss, will continue to give pleasure weeks after February 14. Long brown baskets with assorted ferns and primroses, azaleas! hre charming, as are the low, square, enameled wicker baskets in various colors, holding several shades of hyacinths, potted together. There are also lovely - round, white porcelain bowls with raised flower decorations in Dresden colorings whieh are to be filled with rare forget-me-nots and the tiniest of pink rosebuds for valentines.