"Good thing, a boutonniere," he explained.
"Harlequin and Columbine"
Booth Tarkington
The violet boutonniere and the white carnation went somewhat reluctantly up the aisle together, and, after a last glance back at the stage from the doorway, found themselves in the colder air of the lobby, a little wilted.
"Harlequin and Columbine"
Booth Tarkington
On my bureau, in a glass of water, there was a white boutonniere, rather clumsily constructed and all ready to be pinned in the lapel of my coat.
"A Fool and His Money"
George Barr McCutcheon