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Brand new – Edition 5 now on sale! First published in 2011 this popular, practical book on the selection and care of cut flowers has now been fully revised and expanded for its Fifth edition, (2025). A staple in floristry workrooms and classrooms across the UK and the world, and recommended by many leading floristry tutors, the Fifth edition is true to form, containing straightforward information on how to care for and condition fresh cut flowers both at the florists shop and in the home. The biggest change to the Fifth edition is that it now contains UK, seasonally grown availability, so for anyone looking to buy flowers that have not been flown in, this is really useful information. There is a quick glance guide at the front of the book showing UK availability through the seasons, invaluable when talking to brides and clients who are looking for locally grown flowers. Our Cut Flower Book is filled with easy-to-follow care instructions, flower availability, colour range and vase life, there are also tips on simple arranging plus the flower’s suitability for wedding work. Every flower has been individually photographed in full colour, making identification easy. Arranged in alphabetical order of botanical names there is also an index of common names plus a mini floral miscellany of wedding anniversaries, national flowers and rose meanings. Printed in paperback in a convenient A5 size and spiral bound with a wipe clean cover, this book has been specifically designed to fit into a college bag or workbox. |
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Contents:-
Introduction & How to use this book Looking after your cut flowers Conditioning and drying garden grown flowers At a glance seasonally grown A botanical list of 160 cut flowers from Acacia – Zinnia A mini floral miscellany containing:- Wedding anniversaries Rose meanings National flowers UK Saint's days Floral emblems of the UK Comprehensive glossary of botanical and floristry terms Index of common names Thank you’s and acknowledgements Click on the pictures below to see some seasonal sample pages from the book ... |
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