FADS FRAGRANT AND FOOLISH.
The year 1008 is ill many respecls flower year. Xote, for example, the gigantic blooms which adorn the smart set's still more gigantic hats. On top of this comes the latest notion" of bathing in flowers. This is realy a very ancient idea revived. Each flower has its special attributes. Thus, geraniums added to the matutinal di|> are supposed to renew " vim " and life. It' you would be bolder and nioJ'e pushing, surround vour-elf with sunflowers. it the reverse, violets must In.: i'oi[iiisitioned. Naivi-i tend to thoughtfulness, primroses lend gaiety, and anemones supply energy. There is one step further. You must en I llowers. Disdain the homely potato anil cabbage, and dine oil rose-leaves and chrysanthemum salad. Among the followers of the new cult, the floral diet is known as ambrosia. Of course, such trifles as crystallised violets have long been popular sweetmeats; but llowers have now passed into the centre of (he menu, and perhausj orchid-soup, broiled tulips, and grilled magnolias will soun become popular -it our big restaurants.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 228, 19 September 1908, Page 4
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174FADS FRAGRANT AND FOOLISH. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 228, 19 September 1908, Page 4
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