
BRIDE ROSES - W. D. HOWELLS
Bride Roses - A SCENE - By W. D. Howells
Bride Roses - SCENE
THE RIVERSIDE PRESS - PRINTED BY H. O. HOUGHTON & CO. - CAMBRIDGE, MASS. - U.S.A.
Plays and Poems - BY WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS
In a bustling city shop where frost meets summer, a graceful lady steps in with a muff hugging her cheeks, demanding the perfect bouquet for an upcoming Saturday. The shopkeeper, Mr. Eichenlaub, replies with quiet competence, wrapping flowers in cotton and offering honest advice about costs and colors. Their banter reveals a delicate balance of generosity and restraint, as she insists on a design that reflects both elegance and personal taste.
The woman’s request is more than a simple order; it becomes a negotiation of tradition, aesthetics, and her own expectations for a special day. Through the florist’s practical insights—mentioning funeral whites, orchids, and the rare dark rose—readers glimpse the subtle economics of the floral trade and the social rituals surrounding celebrations. The scene sets up a charming exploration of choice, intimacy, and the quiet artistry that underpins everyday beauty.
Language
en
Duration
~30 minutes (29K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2010-09-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1837–1920
A leading voice of American literary realism, he helped shape late 19th-century fiction through his novels, criticism, and editorial work. His writing often brings ordinary social life into sharp, lively focus, with a calm wit that still feels fresh.
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