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nce its complementary violet neutralizes the yellow of the orange complexion and leaves the red. But with the yellow-haired blond the conditions are very different. The complementary of blue is orange, which improves the hair and freshens the light flesh tints. A blond, therefore can wear blue, just as a brunette can wear yellow. In arranging flowers the same law holds. Complementary colors should be placed side by side; blue with orange, yellow with violet, red and rose with green leaves. And anyone who successfully selects his wall paper and house furnishings is drawing unconsciously, perhaps, on an intuitive knowledge of these fundamental facts. Dark papers are bad, especially in rooms with a northern exposure, because they absorb too much light. The complementaries of red and violet are exceedingly trying to most complexions, and orange and orange-yellow are fatiguing to the eye. The most pleasing effects are to be had with yellow, light blue and light green, for the latter freshens the red in pale skins, and the blue heightens blond complexions, and goes well with gilding and with mahogany and cherry furniture. COLOR CONTRAST AND HARMONY. The following tables will be found useful in selecting colors for dress, decoration, or any other purpose in which the proper application of the true laws of contrast and harmony in color is desirable: Contrasts in Color. Yellow contrasts with-- Purple, russet, and auburn. Red contrasts with-- Green, olive, and drab. Blue contrasts with-- Orange, citrine, and buff. Harmonies in Color. Yellow harmonizes with-- Orange, green, citrine, russet, buff, and drab. Red harmonizes with-- Orange, purple, russet, citrine, auburn, and buff. Blue harmonizes with-- Purple, green, olive, citrine, drab, and auburn. THE CARE OF THE TEETH. Decay of the teeth, or caries, commences externally, appearing upon the enamel or bony structure of the teeth. Usually it is the result of chemical action produced by decomposition of food. Acids found in some fruits will cause decay if allowed to remain in contact with the teeth. Then there are the natural mouth acids, which, although not strong, are none the less effective if allowed to remain long enough around the teeth. Microscopical examinations have shown that the secretions of almost every person's month contain more or less vegetable and animal life that will withstand the application of acids and astringents and will on
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