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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 27, 1904)
Floral Fancies for the Easter Girl f Kastcr girl of 1'J04, unlike her I I ulster of past years, will not le L, content to receive her floral gifH I .'j ' t; In tho old style way, in looso ' ixi" hunches, tltil with ribbons. Sho linn progrt ssed, ami Jut floral favorites, to have thp proper effect, must lie sent I n Intricately woven baskets of puisy willows nnl wh.it not. ami placid Inside in ull Iiortfi of fantastic ways. This Is espt dally true of the orchid, which will have the place of honor In llio lieaii nf the Kaster girl if lX- Florists predict that over a quarter inllllon of dol lars will he spent for orchids alone nt Kant it time. It I also estimated !' deal fid tli.it over eight hiimlred thousand of th'"e choice flowers will he ri'eded In Now York nlone to satisfy tlic demand. And Chicago and Philadelphia will cjcil consume almost the name number. The manner of presenting these cx nuisit' blossomo has reei ived much careful rl inly. They are like a magulfici lit pic tine ,vlil h m i ds a handsome flame to rompl 'te It. Therefore, the setting of the orchil must he harmonious and artistic to preserve Its beauty. A favorite medium for sending "fit ar chills to the Kastcr girl Is to m.r them In baskets made of young pussy willowfl. These tender youiiK things li.tVe been forced In hothouses by some florists on purpose for Kastcr baskets. Other llor Ists have made their tin n scour suburban town and country for the earliest pussy willows, and they have been brought to the city In enrts. The manner In which they are converted Into baskets Is Inter esting. All sorts of odd shapes are In troduced In the weaving, which Is done quite as systematically an any other method of basketry. The most popular shape this year Is the nest basket. The pussy willows are woven round and round like a lie -it. with the IiiiHsy heads saucily protruding here und tticre, to llvrn the dark green and brown of tho twigs. This rest has h glass receptacle to fit It. und will be filled with orchids, some of the petals straying over tho nest. Another favorite style of basket will lie tho nno In the shape of a diamond, with four handles meeting In the center. This, too, will lie filled with orchids and violets, massed separately. Home of the blossoms will be nttnehed to the handles find will fall gracefully over the edges of the bas ket. These receptacles will not only be used for presenting flowtvs, but the B-uster hostess wll use fhem for decorative pur poses In giving her luncheon or dinner. Nothing rould be daintier or more In con trast than delicate finis of tho Cnttelya lablata orchid, tho rich shades of the violets and the dark framework of the Wisket. Orchids wll also be used to set off the beauty of spring toilettes. Sometimes they will bo combined with violets, but more often they will be used alone. In any Tent, thry will lie arranged shower fash ion, with long loops of ribbon to match them. Tho sweet-smelllng violet will also 1 e mire of favor for the Easter girl's ado n ment, niMcially this year, when Kater comeii early. This daylight flower w'll c in stitute a badge of fashion In the brave Flowers i W.V If minium ilitnH nnl twlleva In I I Kaster, she must rejoice that tho I irloomv winter In nvt'P." said tho little French milliner, persuasively "To celebrate the feast of spring he must wear this rose giirland." The hat she held up so enticingly was In deed little more than a rose garland lightly veiled In (tuuo and lace. Hut It was no more an airy confection than are most of the Raster hats of 1904. Flowers are everywhere. In sweeping- garlands, gay nosegays, or cixpiettish pompadour wreaths, 'Jhi small toques, which fit snugly to the bead, are covered with flowers of every color of the rainbow. The larger hats are In 111 out cast's Incey creations whose flower trimmings are far more Important llutn the foundation material. Tiiese hats recall the tales of the pagan festivuls when in the spring the maidens wreathed In flowers, and with their heads crowned with garlands, went b the tem ple. The flowers that the Kaster maids of l!Hi will wear are real enough to de ceive any cxet pt a practiced eye. To counterfeit the wondrous bloom and sheen of nature a surprising differentiation of materials is employed. Silk and velvet, chiffon and lace, mallne and straw-these are the materials from which the sklllel li:tnds of milliner und flower maker have wreathed garlands which will retain tlulr beauty through the summer months. Straw flowers are a distinct achievement of the season. Tiny moss roses, flossy leaves and scarlet berries are all of straw. Indeed, all varieties of straw work have reached tui astonishing height of perfection. There a-e satin ruches, stylish rosettes and knots and ribbon ends. It takes consider able explanation nnd even actual examina tion to convince that they owe their beauty to iiolhin exrpt straw. ?sl V j i V ' 1 ORCHIDS AMI VIOI.KTS Wll.l, HAVK KlltST PI-ACI-JIN TliK KASTKU Glitls 1 1 K A I IT. show of Kastcr raiment. Corsage bouquets will be tin! wlh an In ported corduroy ribbon, which Is to take the place of satin ribbon, and the gold or violet cord. The n w ribbon corr.es l i gri ei and violet color, both of which will le use 1 In tying boxi s. baskets, hampers and cor sage bouqiiet.s. The shower bouquet, which has been entirely a feature of wecld ics until recently, will be In great favor among young women for Kaster. Kov lo'ets. lilles-of-t he-valley, mid evt 11 pain I 'H, it cm easily le arranged by using very narrow green ribbon. Violets. Instead of b vine bunched, will be arranged to hinrt gr c -fully, when worn In this manner. One of the prettiest ineis for pit sentlng violets to the Kaster pl-l Is to make 1.11 Immi use garden hat of vio'et crepe p-por, having a double white 1 repe pip t ft ill about the brln. Fasten a bow of bio id violet ribbon at rai h side and tie In a I me tiow on the under fide. Tarn the hat rp side down and till with violets and lhe r leaves. Another clever Idea Is to give a leinlne garden hat 11 coat of gilding or si virhg, then to tin 11 back the corners to form a square. Fasten the latter with loops of ribbon or cord and tassel, and ft 1 1 the 1 nt with flowers. An imitation paper book, which, whe- opened, will be found to lontaln viol. Is, llllcs-of-the-vnllcy or pansles, will b a suitable gift for the devout .hi. Ti e cs' can afterward Is used as a r e placid for the prayer book. Imitation books, wit '1 titles on the backs of the favorite bcok of the recipient, are si en among the nov Hie? as receptacles for flowers. 8 ntimcnlal people will be plenn-'d with for the Easter Hat Are Simple "There Is very little demand for the smooth straw braids." say the Importers. "The fashion is all for fancy braids, and there is un endless variety from which to choose." Some of the new braids are nt least four Inches in width and smooth and pllabld enough to be Is-nt to tit any frame. Often they are Inset with medallions of straw of a contrasting shade, with cobwebs of irold or silver thread, or with medallions of lace. Some of these wide straw braids show two contrasting satin strands braided In a checker board pattern. Those with lace Insertions may contrast with these adornments, but more often the whole shades in perfectly together. Perfection In shading Is a feature of the spring hats, whether they be simple or elaborate. The rough satin straw of the hat foundation generally shades from IX lighter to a darkfr tone of the same color. The same scheme is followed throughout the trimming. This Is not difficult, since tulle nnd flowers can be obtained In almost every conceivable shade. As many as thir teen or fourteen exquisitely blended shades appear In one model hat. It ses seem to be for the present the favorite Hewer, but they are not the full blown garden roses of other days, but the tiny, rather prim and proper blossoms which are suitable fcr the ddnty Hxnpa dour wreaths and nosegays now popular. These roses are dyed in shade that Dame Nature never even dreamed of. Pale roues and those of a delicate blue hue are ex ree.lir.Kly fashionable. Cireen is a favorite color for both hat trimming and foundation. Pome of the Tarls models display charming potnsctta and orchids of delicate preen shadings. Many of the prettiest Foster hats em body some arrangement of green and whits. 1 A?-' ' ' " ItOSKS W1M, ALSO IiKI.KiMT TIIR KA STICK GIFU the Idea of sending flowers to the Faster girl in 1 11 Imitation photograph Hlhum en closing a picture of the giver. Tl:i- will also be carried out l'i more expensive idea, as sometimes a miniature of the JccUient will be laid on top of the flowers. Something new In the way of rus'le work baskets will be used for violets. !i!i s of-the-vallry, pansles, azaleas and such small blossoms. These baskets come In all sorts of oriental shapes and are mae'e of a moss grei n wood plentifully sprinkled witli flit ters to resemble pnow. They are tied with ribbons of contrasting simile". Hoses will l e popular among ih.se a r pons who.se nurses are not ex;ai s've enough to Indulge In o-iiiids and violets for the delight of the Kaster Girl. The Amer ican litauty will le sent out wi;h the lonjr Fteins tied with ribbon of Oriental i'esl n. Tin so roses will also be presented 'in tall, Varii gated Hohemlan glass vases mirvc'i IIS 111 coloring and design. Many deslgis in vases are shewn Ono of the prettiest si en was n large p.'ral Illy rei ting on n huge leaf of m'ror glass. Such a vase, tilled with lllbs, affords tha opportunity for presenting UH artistic p'te of trl-a-brap as well as the flowers. The carnation, that formidable c ompetitor of the tose, commercially speaking, will lend Itself to the scheme of the decorator because of Its size and fraeranie. The choicest new varieties, which have att ilned a diameter of four Inches, are sold at a price which brings them within the renh of people of moderate means. Thfse splce-scented blossoms will be sent oof by the bushel In biautiful hampers of all slies. made out of brush, the new ma terial for basketB. The flowers are ar A chic little French creation is made of Main braids which shade through all the silver greens. The braid is put 011 the frame rather loosely, as if cool green rushes bad been t.iiit into a hat. There is no crown, the nec.-ssary lift from the face being given by a bandeau which is cov ered with green maline and trimmed wl;h a cluster of tiny white roses. Tiny bunches of the same flowers, two or three only in a bunch, are set at Intervals over the slightly rolling brim. This is a clever hit a, for the flowers break the monotony of the brim outline und greatly enhance tho charm of the hat. A mass of the dainty roses Is set on the center of the brim In lieu of a crown und a fringe of stems and buds trail from these to the brim edge. The white straw roses are effective, though a trifle stiff. A striking hat of emerald green amr white has the low crown covered with theae straw roses. The flat brim, which Is bent In the back so us to fit over the hair, Is of t lie emerald green straw, faced with white straw braid. This plan is frequently followed, as white is less trying to the complexion. The only trimming, except the rose crown, is a knot of emerald green velvet, which Is set un der the brim at the left side. It serves to hold in place the white ostrich feather, which driM.ps over the hair in the back Ostrich feathers will not have fo wide a vogue during the winter. Small tips will be used on some of the shaded hats to encircle tho crown. They will be dyed so tut to shade In exactly with the hat founda tion. The longer plumes will, of cour.-e. still be worn to some extent, for many a woman would consider her summer trousseau quite Incomplete if It iii,j not include a picture hat loaded down with plumes. Eut the luiuve tuunot rival Lbs ranged carelessly In the basket anfl the JI4 is raised partially or entirely, showing th carnations, which are apparently tumbling out. but which are in reality caught la position with wire pins to the sides and on the cover. These tloral hampers are set in Mg packing hampers, which all florists use for sending out such trophies, and they often travel many miles without tha slightest disarrangement. A broad libh'in, the same shade as the carnations, Is tied around th cover In a broad bow on tha Wick. A Imiw of the same Is at the corners. Hampers if Kaster lilies will be tied with pure white ribbons. Azaleas, which ore imported from Holland In the mother earth, are mixed with American soil. These blossoms come In nil colors, and will be sent out as Kaster offerings In large Hutch wooden baskets, mixed with ferns or fmliax. the tall handles covered with vines'. A novt 1 method of presi ntlng flowera by express will be to send them In a dress suit (ave covered with labels and the don or's card attached. This suit case is- of cardboard, but Is such a good Imitation that at first glance it Is hard to distin guish It from the genuine. I'retty rustic baskets made of wire twigs nnd leaves are used for sending out simple blossoms like the marguerite daisy, as are also miniature golden chariots, automo biles and fountains. The latter have deep basins, in which the flowers are placed, making n pleasing and artistic gift. I'rn Rhapcd baskets, shoes and reticules, such ns were used in our grandmothers' days, fire sern in brush, and will be popular receptacles for flowers. An artistic arrangement of choice flowers may be nulile by placing them, in a shadow box. such as is used to protect fine paint ings. There Is a growing tendency to present flowering plants at Kastcr time, without nny attempt at decoration beyond their own tieauty. Kiblions will be greatly used, how ever, by the majority of florists In trimming' the branches of the plants and the JardN nlecis. Althouch other flowers come and go, tha Kaster lily will always be a favorite of tha Knster plrl. Knaineled white Jardinieres, tied with white or violet ribbon, will be fa vorite receptacles for this stately plant. It will be quite a fad to paint an KiLSter greet ing on tile streamers of the ribbon, to give the little iiersonal touch of sentiment. Fluted paper, which resembles a fabric, and which comes with a double niching in two colors at the top, Is used as a covering for the pot. Next to the lily, the crimson nimbler rose Is the most popular potted plant to present as an Kaster gift. This rose is trained Into all sorts of fanciful shapes, the oiliest of which Is the basket. To all appearances the blood-red roses are arranged with their Teaves In a pretty basket, but Instead it is a rose tree growing in a pot nnd skillfully trained into the shape of 11 handled basket. Decorated ceramics form an acceptable, though expensive, way of presenting plants. Some florists carry these jardinieres In stock for the benefit of their patrons. A potted fern in a rem dish is always u wel come gift. A pretty idea for the youthful nnd sentimental is a fern dish which shows a group of Cupids holding hearts, with ua optn space in them for flowers. This Year attraction of lace and flowers with tha summer girl of 1901. Straw lace braids will have popularity for the more severe dress hats tho hats which will be correct for early summer wear, for coaching trips and for occasions where lace creations would be decidedly de trop. A stylish hat of this description is of champagne colored straw braid in an open mesh lace pattern. The high crown has its sides diagonally banded by rows of glisten. Ing Jet buttons. The wide, flat brim is b nt In front so as to slightly shade the face. It has no trimming other than a cluster of short, black ostrich plumes which are tet on the right side. The brim Is bent in the back so as to lit over the hair, and is kept in place by an elaborate black jet calHiiichon. Some of the rearl cabouchons are dainty. They vary in size from tiny ones of a half inch in diameter to gorgeous examples four or five inches in diameter. They are espe cially effective on the lace hat to hold In place the dainty flo r garlands, or the bows or rosettes of shirred ribbon. Lace hats vie with the flower hats In pop ularity. It is also true that it is sometimes hard to distinguish between them. The lace hats are becoming to e'mnst every style of face. This spring- they are more often In simple baby shafe, with the lace shirred over tho frame and falling in a becoming frill from the brim edj?e. These lace frills lire no doubt a result of the vi II habit which has beset women all winbr. They have f uind that beautv Is never so alluring ua whrn half concealed and half disclosed. Ijue frills are even set on hats cf straw, but this fashion Is not yet a prevalent one. Dyed lace Is being used for the manufaa (Continued on IVge Klve.)
