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year's cards comparatively lately. It is simply astounding what can

be produced by one firm in the way of variety of idea and design. The specimens of figure-pieces Bout us by Messrs. Philipp are, when compared with those published by ether firms already noticed in this journal, inferior to them in design and reproduction,— they are wanting in delicacy of detail and finish. On the other hand, we may give the award to Messrs. Philipp for their flower. pieces. They have a greater variety, and their designs, which are well carried out, are bolder, and have more pictorial effect.