Flowers

For nearly fifty years, this classic book has led the way in floral design. Flowers: Creative Design contains hundreds of suggestions on new, simpler, and quicker methods of constructing floral pieces. Detailed instructions, profusely illustrated with more than 380 photographs and 150 sketches in progressive steps, will enable the experienced and not so experienced to produce work of professional quality.

This volume contains a wealth of information everyone, regardless of skill level, can use to add the elegance of flowers to their life. Florists, amateurs, hobbyists, instructors, wedding and party planners, and those who simply appreciate beauty will be taken with the wealth of information in Flowers: Creative Design.

Elements and Principles of Design
Introduction	p. 3
Elements of Design	p. 6
Principles of Design	p. 26
Design Styles
Introduction	p. 45
Ikebana	p. 53
Vegetative	p. 59
Geometric	p. 63
Formalinear	p. 93
Parallel	p. 94
Interpretive	p. 97
Abstract	p. 102
Design Components
Containers	p. 104
Flower and Foliage Forms	p. 112
Care and Handling of Cut Flowers and Foliage	p. 119
Design Mechanics	p. 130
Design Techniques	p. 149
Color Alternatives	p. 157
Preserving Flowers and Foliage	p. 161
Special Event Designs - Weddings and Parties
Introduction	p. 168
Etiquette	p. 170
Procedures	p. 173
Ceremony Decorations	p. 181
Reception Decorations	p. 208
Personal Flower Designs
Introduction	p. 231
Corsages, Boutonnieres, Hairpieces	p. 233
Wedding Bouquets	p. 269
Sympathy Designs
Introduction	p. 303
Container Designs	p. 305
Standing Spray Designs	p. 310
Wreath Designs	p. 317
Set Piece and Fraternal Emblem Designs	p. 323
Casket Designs	p. 329
Flowering and Foliage Plants
Introduction	p. 340
Care and Handling of Flowering and Foliage Plants	p. 341
Decorating Potted Plants	p. 344
Dish Gardens	p. 351
Selected Plant Recommendations	p. 355
Bonsai	p. 358
Glossary	p. 361
The History of Floral Art	p. 371
Flowers and Plants with Toxic Parts	p. 372
Flowers that are Edible	p. 372
Index	p. 373
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