For large tables,
especially the public banquet, it is
important to keep in mind that the line
of sight must not be interfered with by
the centerpiece(s). If, on the
other hand, only flat, low groupings are
used for the centerpiece, the effect is less than artistic.
A happy medium must be struck and to
facilitate this, a special stand which
allows an abundance of flowers at its
base and at its top, but which is almost
bare between those two points, is
frequently employed.
For a simple home
luncheon, it is best to follow a
definite color scheme for your
centerpiece.
As
an alternative to centerpieces, at
a ladies luncheon, small baskets of
flowers at each place, with pink rosebuds
on one side and a number of Lilies of
the Valley on the other, tied with red
ribbon, will cause much delight.
Another treatment for such an affair is
to group purple Pansies and yellow
Daffodils, tied with purple satin
ribbon. The stiff, formal flat
bouquets of yellow Daffodils and bunches
of violets, tied with purple ribbon,
make a fine effect laid in irregular
order at each plate. Small
bouquets of two colors of the same
flower, such as yellow and red roses or
two different varieties of flowers in
harmonizing grace, as for instance
lilacs and white roses or purple pansies
and Jonquils, are in good taste.
Never have any flowers
about the table that give off an
unpleasant odor. They can actually
effect the flavor of food being served.
The odor of Marigolds, for example, is
disliked by most people and their
presence in the centerpiece is very
likely to mar the pleasure of the meal.
Lavender Flowers Always
Please
Lavender is always a
pleasing shade for centerpieces.
This can be secured in several flowers,
but they are
probably most effective if worked around
a single flower. A centerpiece,
for example, of white and lavender sweet
peas may be rendered more attractive by
green foliage and tendrils of the vine.
Colonial bouquets with lavender ribbon
may be worn by the guests. Yellow,
pink, red, blue or purple flowers may be
used instead of lavender in any
centerpiece.
