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Rh bent, do not require such patience to bring into the correct curves, and the stems are readily brought together at the base. In its arrangement also, faults are quickly recognized and easily corrected. Therefore I give many different examples of arrangements of aspidistra.

It is arranged on the same principles as all other plants, but with it you will find that Heaven usually folds around its attribute. These two should be tied together, as shown in the cut below, and left tied over night.

The curled leaf is made by putting the extreme point of the leaf around a small stem and rolling it up in the palms of your hands for a few minutes. Then let go of it; this will make a loose roll. Should you wish it very tight and small, roll as tight as possible, then pull the stick out and put a pin or two through to hold the curl in place. The pins may be [193]