FLAXSEED FOR A CENTRE-PIECE.

Sew coarse flannel around a goblet with the stem broken off; put this

shapely dome upon a saucer of water; wet the flannel, and sprinkle over

as much flaxseed as will adhere to it. The flannel will absorb the water

from the saucer, which should be often replenished. In about two weeks

the flannel will be concealed in a beautiful verdure, which will vie

with any table ornament.

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