The Essentials:

• New glass: Spectrum 451-20W (Ruby Red & Amber Waterglass). This is a dark, rich red cathedral swirled into a stream of golden amber. The glass is red-dominant, and changes mood dramatically in varying lighting situations.
• New glass: Spectrum 622-7S (Emerald Green, Olive Green & White opal, translucent)

From the mailbag

Dear WD,

Delivery up here is a tricky situation since most packages appear drop kicked and fairly mutilated by the time they appear at the door step. I am so happy my orders from Whittemore-Durgin are packaged to withstand that assault. My glass arrived promply and intact! I will continue to order from your wide selection. Thank you Whittemore-Durgin for your products, and my greatest appreciation to your packaging dept.

- Bob W.

Hello,

I realize it is a very small priced item, but the small peacock I received is so slanted he falls over when a piece of glass is centered in the slot.

- Laurie H.

Dear Laurie,

Alas, we have not yet discovered how to turn a crooked peacock into an upright one, save sending him off to Miss Smithley's School for Wayward Peacocks, where he might learn the consequences of his years of slouching and various other bad behaviors.

We'll send you a more upstanding bird right away.

You can do with Charlie as you see fit. Perhaps he can sit on your windowsill nearest the bird feeder, and serve as a warning to others.

Yours Truly,

Early A. Consternation
Director of Externals
Whittemore-Durgin Glass Co.