It generally stood in the yards of dwelling-houses as a floral ornament, and reminded one of a New England apple-tree in full bloom.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
A moment later he had assumed his former position, and with his tin box open before him was arranging his floral prize.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
There is one floral wall-paper in particular that we find him working out which will no doubt prove an invaluable reference another day as to the sort of decoration in which the subjects of Queen Victoria preferred to live, or were forced to by their tradesmen.
"George Du Maurier, the Satirist of the Victorians"
T. Martin Wood