Fig. 144.—Borders of medallions in enamelled earthenware by Luca della Robbia.
and character of the plant we use; for instance, a plant like the laurel ([Fig. 139]) is best suited for an upright or horizontal border. (See Figs. 140, 141.) The wild rose ([Fig. 142]) and the lemon ([Fig. 145]) are both
Fig. 145.—Lemon from nature.
Fig. 146.—Design for a carved wood panel from the lemon plant.
suitable for panels of almost any form, for all-over patterns, or for paper-hangings, &c. (See Figs. [143] and [146].) For narrow upright panels, plants of upright growth, such as the lily, the ox-eye, and the iris, &c., are most suitable. (See for illustrations Figs. [147] and [148].) A trailing vine makes a good ceiling decoration, and was so used by the Byzantine mosaic workers. Lastly, plants of horizontal growth, such as the dandelion, the daisy, &c., looked at from above, might be best adapted for a floor, a carpet, or a table-cover.