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 hold the branch firmly in proper position. When the branch is too large and tough to admit of your bending back these split ends with your hands, put a stick into the opening to force it apart, as shown in the cut.



These branch arrangements will be found to make most striking decorations in rooms of large proportions. They will be found much more satisfactory than floral decorations, and they will out-last them. [121]