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[THEY GROW TO FLOWERS, OR TO WEEDS.] 827. Handkerchiefs. Any ordinary handkerchief will do; but a square of linen folded into various shapes answers better. The shapes generally required are as follows:--The triangle, the long square, the cravat, and the cord. 828. The Triangular Handkerchief The triangular handkerchief is made by folding it from corner to corner. Use, as a bandage for the head. Application.--Place the base round the head, and the short part hanging down behind, then tie the long ends over it. 829. The Long Square The long square is made by folding the handkerchief in three. Use, as a bandage to the ribs, belly, &c. If one handkerchief is not long enough, sew two together. 830. The Cravat The cravat is folded as usual with cravats. Use, as a bandage for the head, arms, legs, feet, neck, &c. 831. The Cord The cord is used to compress vessels, when a knot is made in it, and placed over the vessel to be compressed. It is merely a handkerchief twisted in its diagonal. 832. Multiple Handkerchiefs. Two or more handkerchiefs must sometimes be applied, as in a broken collar-bone, or when it is necessary to keep dressings under the arm. The bandage is applied by knotting the opposite comers of one handkerchief together, and passing the left arm through it, then passing another handkerchief under the right arm, and tying it. By this means we can brace the shoulders well back, and the handkerchief will press firmly over the broken collar-bone: besides, this form of bandage does not readily slip or get slack, but it requires to be combined with the sling, in order to keep the arm steady.