Silver wedding anniversary
A family get-together or a party will often accompany this anniversary, to help the couple celebrate their 25 years of marriage. Arrangements for the home or for the party should continue to reflect the silver theme. Flowers in pinks, pale lilac and white are put together with silver ribbons, little silver picks and, more recently, silver congratulation balloons.
Customers often bring silver bowls or vases to be filled with flowers delivered Emersons Green for the occasion. To protect the container and to enable the flower preservatives to work effectively, use a liner or inner plastic container.
The arrangement can be a delicious combination of flowers and foliage types. Larkspur, veronica, phlox, lilies, freesias, anemones and carnations make a lovely summer bouquet for an anniversary couple.

Wedding flowers on a budget

You could use a floral headpiece as a substitute for the bouquet if you are on a tight budget. The floral headpiece can easily be used instead of a bouquet to throw into the crowd of expectant women. This sure is an unusual way to lend that personal touch to the ceremony and can be really inexpensive when compared to the cost of a bouquet. If you plan on wearing a veil, then flowers can still be incorporated into the design. Just ask your local florist to get the best advice on which flowers will look best with your colour scheme. Once you have decided on the arrangement you want, the florist can send flowers Hayes over to you.

The Internet is your friend
Sending flowers online can be a fast and convenient way for on-the-go folks to give a quick gift to the ones they love. Same day or next day delivery can get your flowers there on time. Another option is to place your flower order with a Greenway Florist ahead of time. Reminder services are also available to allow people to remember that important date or occasion. Many florists will actually send you a reminder when an important date you have registered with them is approaching. No more forgetting anniversaries or birthdays, your local florist becomes your very own personal assistant!

Winter Arrangements
Flowers associated with winter include hellebores which, although not generally available as a cut flower, can be purchased as pot plants. This is also true of the poinsettia, which will last much longer if the roots can be retained. Poinsettias are now available in pinks and creamy whites as well as scarlet, and combine beautifully with red carnations and carnation sprays.
The early spring flowers Scotstoun can be teamed with some of the flowering winter branches, such as witch hazel or Viburnum x bodnantense. The first narcissi and tulips appear in winter and these and other spring flowers help to brighten the dark winter days. The spicy scent of hyacinths makes them a favourite, and the delicate beauty of snowdrops is a very special pleasure.

When your flowers are arranged in water…

Be sure to follow the instructions on the floral food packet.
If the water in the vase becomes cloudy… replace the entire contents of the vase with fresh water and new floral food. Re-cut the stems with a sharp knife removing 1" to 2" of the stem. Remove any leaves that will be below the water line to discourage bacterial growth that can clog the stem of the flowers.
When your flowers have woody stems and branches…
Cut the stems with sharp pruning shears. Place the stems in tepid water containing fresh floral food… to promote flower opening. If you ever decide to send flowers Trafford always use a reputable florist.

Ribbons in Floristry
Ribbons form an intrinsic part of floristry and flower arranging. They can transform arrangements and enhance bouquets adding a new dimension to both colour and texture. Most wholesalers have a good selection of basic ribbons, plus many more designed for particular occasions such as Valentine’s Day Christmas or Mothers Day.
A vast range of aerosol paint colours and finishes is available to the florist. Provided simple safety rules are followed, spray painting is a straightforward and cost-effective way of giving a new look to dated containers and accessories. Basic, inexpensive items can he turned into stylish, modern containers and accessories at little cost and then added to any flowers delivered Arleta for additional profit. Individual and personalized effects can easily be created for distinctive designs or special occasions.

An Alice Band Headdress
Being able to offer a selection of head-dresses to a bride is part of a florist’s expertise. The Alice band style makes an attractive alternative to the circlet or garland headdress, and is particularly useful if a bridesmaid has fine, silky hair. Soft thin elastic is threaded through a slot at each end of the band and is taken under the hair at the back of the head, holding the band in position.
Always obtain the head measurement, so the design can be made to the appropriate length. Remember, where possible, to link the colours and types of materials used in the headdress with those being carried. Use good quality, well-conditioned flowers and foliage; it is important to use materials with lasting qualities, as much body heat is lost through the head.
With practice, this attractive headdress is quick and easy to assemble (for all florists Granite Bay), as the only materials which need to be prepared are the ribbon bows, but the glue gun must be handled with care.

What is Conditioning?
Conditioning is the treatment given to cut flowers and foliage in order to encourage the uptake of water and ensure that the vase life is as long as possible.
The general procedure is as follows: remove the packaging and then cut away any foliage that will fall below the waterline; groom the materials, removing damaged foliage, petals or flower heads; cut 2.5-5cm (1-2in) from the stem, cutting diagonally and using a sharp knife (not scissors), and place the materials immediately into prepared tepid water. An angled cut prevents the stem end from standing flat on the container bottom, impeding the water supply. All good florists will perform this kind of conditioning on their flowers whilst preparing them for a flower delivery Huntsville.

Flower care 101

Keep your flowers in a cool area, 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your flowers out of direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, and direct drafts from the sides or above. Don’t place your flowers on anything that gives off heat such as TV’s or heating radiators. Avoid leaving your flowers in the car otherwise your Sydney flower delivery North Corona could wilt badly.

When your flowers arrive in wet Oasis foam…
Keep the floral foam soaked with water containing floral food. The floral shop should provide and extra packet with your arrangement. Be sure to follow the instructions on the floral food packet.

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Silver wedding anniversary
A family get-together or a party will often accompany this anniversary, to help the couple celebrate their 25 years of marriage. Arrangements for the home or for the party should continue to reflect the silver theme. Flowers in pinks, pale lilac and white are put together with silver ribbons, little silver picks and, more recently, silver congratulation balloons.
Customers often bring silver bowls or vases to be filled with flowers delivered Emersons Green for the occasion. To protect the container and to enable the flower preservatives to work effectively, use a liner or inner plastic container.
The arrangement can be a delicious combination of flowers and foliage types. Larkspur, veronica, phlox, lilies, freesias, anemones and carnations make a lovely summer bouquet for an anniversary couple.

Wedding flowers on a budget

You could use a floral headpiece as a substitute for the bouquet if you are on a tight budget. The floral headpiece can easily be used instead of a bouquet to throw into the crowd of expectant women. This sure is an unusual way to lend that personal touch to the ceremony and can be really inexpensive when compared to the cost of a bouquet. If you plan on wearing a veil, then flowers can still be incorporated into the design. Just ask your local florist to get the best advice on which flowers will look best with your colour scheme. Once you have decided on the arrangement you want, the florist can send flowers Hayes over to you.

The Internet is your friend
Sending flowers online can be a fast and convenient way for on-the-go folks to give a quick gift to the ones they love. Same day or next day delivery can get your flowers there on time. Another option is to place your flower order with a Greenway Florist ahead of time. Reminder services are also available to allow people to remember that important date or occasion. Many florists will actually send you a reminder when an important date you have registered with them is approaching. No more forgetting anniversaries or birthdays, your local florist becomes your very own personal assistant!

Winter Arrangements
Flowers associated with winter include hellebores which, although not generally available as a cut flower, can be purchased as pot plants. This is also true of the poinsettia, which will last much longer if the roots can be retained. Poinsettias are now available in pinks and creamy whites as well as scarlet, and combine beautifully with red carnations and carnation sprays.
The early spring flowers Scotstoun can be teamed with some of the flowering winter branches, such as witch hazel or Viburnum x bodnantense. The first narcissi and tulips appear in winter and these and other spring flowers help to brighten the dark winter days. The spicy scent of hyacinths makes them a favourite, and the delicate beauty of snowdrops is a very special pleasure.

When your flowers are arranged in water…

Be sure to follow the instructions on the floral food packet.
If the water in the vase becomes cloudy… replace the entire contents of the vase with fresh water and new floral food. Re-cut the stems with a sharp knife removing 1" to 2" of the stem. Remove any leaves that will be below the water line to discourage bacterial growth that can clog the stem of the flowers.
When your flowers have woody stems and branches…
Cut the stems with sharp pruning shears. Place the stems in tepid water containing fresh floral food… to promote flower opening. If you ever decide to send flowers Trafford always use a reputable florist.

Ribbons in Floristry
Ribbons form an intrinsic part of floristry and flower arranging. They can transform arrangements and enhance bouquets adding a new dimension to both colour and texture. Most wholesalers have a good selection of basic ribbons, plus many more designed for particular occasions such as Valentine’s Day Christmas or Mothers Day.
A vast range of aerosol paint colours and finishes is available to the florist. Provided simple safety rules are followed, spray painting is a straightforward and cost-effective way of giving a new look to dated containers and accessories. Basic, inexpensive items can he turned into stylish, modern containers and accessories at little cost and then added to any flowers delivered Arleta for additional profit. Individual and personalized effects can easily be created for distinctive designs or special occasions.

An Alice Band Headdress
Being able to offer a selection of head-dresses to a bride is part of a florist’s expertise. The Alice band style makes an attractive alternative to the circlet or garland headdress, and is particularly useful if a bridesmaid has fine, silky hair. Soft thin elastic is threaded through a slot at each end of the band and is taken under the hair at the back of the head, holding the band in position.
Always obtain the head measurement, so the design can be made to the appropriate length. Remember, where possible, to link the colours and types of materials used in the headdress with those being carried. Use good quality, well-conditioned flowers and foliage; it is important to use materials with lasting qualities, as much body heat is lost through the head.
With practice, this attractive headdress is quick and easy to assemble (for all florists Granite Bay), as the only materials which need to be prepared are the ribbon bows, but the glue gun must be handled with care.

What is Conditioning?
Conditioning is the treatment given to cut flowers and foliage in order to encourage the uptake of water and ensure that the vase life is as long as possible.
The general procedure is as follows: remove the packaging and then cut away any foliage that will fall below the waterline; groom the materials, removing damaged foliage, petals or flower heads; cut 2.5-5cm (1-2in) from the stem, cutting diagonally and using a sharp knife (not scissors), and place the materials immediately into prepared tepid water. An angled cut prevents the stem end from standing flat on the container bottom, impeding the water supply. All good florists will perform this kind of conditioning on their flowers whilst preparing them for a flower delivery Huntsville.

Flower care 101

Keep your flowers in a cool area, 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your flowers out of direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, and direct drafts from the sides or above. Don’t place your flowers on anything that gives off heat such as TV’s or heating radiators. Avoid leaving your flowers in the car otherwise your Sydney flower delivery North Corona could wilt badly.

When your flowers arrive in wet Oasis foam…
Keep the floral foam soaked with water containing floral food. The floral shop should provide and extra packet with your arrangement. Be sure to follow the instructions on the floral food packet.

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Plastic and Metal containers
People are often fooled by plastic containers, picking up what they imagine to be a heavy ceramic pot, only to find they are holding a light-weight plastic, for these days the latter can have all the advantages of plastic with the good looks of china. Plastic containers of this type are not inexpensive, but they are likely to last much longer than their more breakable counterparts, and they come in a rainbow range of colours, and in many shapes, sizes and designs. Any good florist Seville East will stock an array of these containers.
Metals
Copper cache-pots and brass containers from goblets to coal buckets, make lovely containers for flowers. The differing textures of the flowers and the shiny containers contrast and act as a foil for each other. Most pedestal stands designed for use .n churches, hotels or marquees are made from wrought iron, and containers of this type are both adaptable and functional.
Whatever your needs, there is a wealth of containers to enhance the beauty of flower and foliage materials.

Sympathy & Memorial
Memorial designs are often taken to the graveside at Christmas and other times of the year to express love and respect, and to offer comfort to the bereaved. The use of evergreens for Christmas decorations is a traditional practice that dates back to ancient times, and from the florists Mt Wellington viewpoint, holly wreaths and crosses offer a practical alternative to cut flowers placed1in cemetery vases, with the advantage that, at a time of year when the elements can quickly damage flowers, evergreens will withstand wind and cold — even frost and snow — and remain attractive for a long time. Cones and clusters of bright red berries are lasting alternatives to the carnations used here.

Finishing touches to a Chaplet
When the foliage basing is complete, give the leaves a coating of leaf shine for a lovely glossy finish. Other foliage can be used in this type of design — the golden-leaved and the silver-leaved varieties of eleagnus are effective, as are camellia leaves and the larger varieties of hedera.
The foliage base requires a bold cluster of flowers to complement it, as any good florist East Birmingham will tell you. The exotic foliage of Joseph’s coat, Codiaeum pictum, harmonizes with the gerberas and the lime-green Singapore orchids to give an exotic feel to the cluster on the chaplet.

Dahlia and Gladiolus Planting
Dahlias are generally planted outdoors as soon as the ground has warmed up and there is no further danger of frost. Gladioluses may be planted in series, a week to 10 days apart, continuing until mid-July. As a more general rule, they may be planted until 60 days before the first expected frost; the gladiolus becomes virtually a year-round plant in frost-free areas, making it a very popular selection for Whalley Range flower delivery. Successive plantings greatly extend the flowering season, since gladioluses of a single variety that are planted in series will bloom in the order in which they were planted. But some called "early blooming" take less time to flower than do those designated "mid season" or "late", so three different varieties planted the same day may bloom weeks apart. By planting in sequence and using different varieties, the shrewd gardener can keep a supply of gladioluses available for cutting all summer long.

My dearest flower series - Lilium
A few years ago, only wild species of lilies were grown in gardens. This is no longer true; a revolution in lily culture has produced hybrids that are more vigorous and colorful, adapt to a greater variety of growing conditions and are freer of disease than their forebears. As a result, gardeners can have a succession of fragrant, blooming lilies from late spring until early fall. Except for a few tried and true species, the new hybrids are the only ones to be recommended.
Lilies can be used anywhere their striking beauty is desired to create a focal point in the garden. They are most effective in small groups, along a hedge or fence or against a dark background of evergreens. Plant at least three bulbs in each group. Colonies of bulbs can be left undisturbed for years, but the bulbs should be lifted and divided when the plants become overcrowded. Easter lilies bought as house plants from a florist Country Club Park can be planted outdoors to flower during summer in following years. Certain Asiatic Hybrids can also be grown as house plants.

Preserving the Beauty of Nature
At the end of the winter I look forward to the awakening of the garden. I de­light in the first signs of spring and the sight of each and every bulb, tree, shrub and flower. I eagerly anticipate the gathering of the first of many floral bouquets so that I may send flowers Craigton to those I hold dear. However, this yearly ritual brings mixed feelings because in the best of circumstances, the cut flowers will last only a few days in water. If only they could last longer! Since the beginning of time, people have wished to preserve the beauty of nature throughout the long winter months.
In my quest to learn more about preserving flowers, I have met many people who have taken on the hobby of flower drying and who treat it as an art, sometimes devoting their full time to it. Most of the enthusiasts plant, grow, nurture, harvest and dry their own flowers and ultimately create wonderful displays.
It is estimated that 80 percent of flowers can be successfully dried and preserved. This was a surprise to me because I had always thought of dried flowers as everlastings. The term ever­lasting brings to mind an arrangement of life­less flowers in a limited range of beige, yellow and orange colors. But I have learned that the term is misleading.

Retail flower-stores
Small growers are still numerous in the United States, but economy of flower-production is limited many times by the size of the output. Large business enterprises, therefore, are common. A few chain flower-stores are in operation, but as a rule they have not proved entirely successful. This seems to be due largely to the fact that the management of a Orrell Park flower shop demands much detailed and personal attention, and the products sold are of such a perishable character that firms find it difficult to manage chain-stores. The syndicate plan of management so strongly advocated recently has not developed as was expected.
Retail flower-stores have become important centers of distribution. In some of the large cities, their location on principal thoroughfares requires high rentals, and the elegance of the interiors is striking. In other sections, the tendency is towards the disposal of large quantities of cut-flowers and potted plants at lower prices. In such stores the so-called "overhead" is comparatively low.

Using wire to support flowers
Long stemmed flowers may be wired to give support and control. Select a wire that gives support, but not rigidity, and where possible conceal wires internally. All support wires must finish at the stem end.
There are three basic forms of support wiring that a florist Coryton may choose to use, the choice depending on the stem structure: internal wiring, for hollow stems; semi-internal, for soft stems, and external for woody/hard stems.
External method
Insert the wire (either taped or coated) into the flower base and twist it around the stem at regular intervals.
Semi-internal
Insert the (taped or coated) wire into the stem, 4-5cm (l’ii-2in) below the flower and push it up into the base. The protruding wire is twisted around the stem, avoiding the foliage.
Internal wiring
Make a small hook at one end of the wire. With the flower in your left hand (reverse if left-handed), insert the wire through the flower and down the stem, hiding the hook in the flower. The long-stemmed flower is now ready to be used.

Ribbon Edging a tribute
Ribbon edging is a versatile addition for both formal and informal tributes. Ribbon can complement both based and open designs, and it can harmonize or provide contrast and add texture to funeral designs. There are two types of pleating — box pleats and overlapping pleats. Box pleats are made by folding the ribbon first one way and then in the opposite direction. For overlapping pleats, the ribbon is folded in the same direction throughout. Whichever method is chosen, the folds must be orderly and equal.
A hand stapler is used to fasten the ribbon, and either German pins or the glue gun to fix the ribbon to the tribute. Be careful not to damage any of the flowers Peter Cooper Village during this process. Corners are mitred to give a very neat finish to tributes such as the cushion, heart and cross. Ribbon used for the edging can be employed in the tribute, in the form of loops and trails, to create a sense of complete unity.

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Be inspired when arranging flowers
There are a variety of books, paintings, pictures and calendars available which will give you lots of inspiration when it comes to arranging flowers in your home. Study these carefully; decide if the arrangement is suitable for the location you have in mind; check whether the material will be readily available or if you can adapt the arrangement to suit the flowers and foliage in your garden.
The character of your house and the particular room where you want to put flowers will dictate the style of arrangement you are looking for. Consider the type of furnishings you have, the colours in the room and where the flowers will be placed.
Generally, people aim for one or two fairly large arrangements in a room. However, do not overlook smaller arrangements grouped together or placed on a table in conjunction with other complimentary items perhaps of a similar colour grouping.
Dining table arrangements do not have to be restricted to one formal piece in the centre of the table. Individual nosegays placed in front of each guest work well. Herbs offer another range of decorative options with the addition of an attractive scent. They can be used in bunches, on their own or mixed with flowers.
Arranging flowers is a creative art. No two arrangements will turn out to be exactly the same, which is part of the fun of this particular craft. Experiment with different types of flowers Launching Place and foliage and different sized arrangements until you develop your own individual style.
Often people tend to have one particular place in a room where they always put their flowers. Try breaking this habit and experiment with different locations.

Flower Growing and Retailing
Within recent years flowers have been more and more in demand and this has given rise, not alone to the development of large centers of flower production, but also to artistic flower-stores and other means of Invercargill flower delivery. The growing of flowers is essentially an agricultural industry. The work can be carried on successfully only by men adapted for this specialized field. On the other hand, the selling of flowers demands a man with an artistic temperament as well as a keen business mind. The two types of men are so radically different that whenever possible the growing of flowers should be kept separate from the retailing.
Recently the business of flower-growing has changed in a marked degree. Certain lines of production have gone into the hands of a comparatively few persons. As an illustration, most of the roses are grown under glass for cut-flower purposes by a few firms. The grower of miscellaneous florist crops has found that he cannot raise roses economically on a small scale and in competition with the rose specialist; therefore he devotes his activities to other lines of production, and buys from the specialist such roses as he needs to supply his retail trade.

Perennials: Powerful Partners
From studying the new garden catalogs in mid-January to tucking mulch in among the plants just before the winter snows arrive, gardening is full of delightful surprises and never monotonous. As soon as the snow melts in the spring, we hurry out to discover which perennials are peeping through the wet earth after their winter hibernation. With the first spring shower, many that had seemed dead on first inspection suddenly sprout green buds, and we know that more delights will appear each day until the cycle of seasons bring gardening to a close once again. It is this quality of metamorphosis that attracts us to herbaceous perennials. They are fascinating because most bloom for only short periods and seldom looks the same two days in a row, or two years in succession. Our early morning walks reward us with a changing display of blossoms and an endless variation of plant textures, heights, and fragrances. We wait expectantly to see if the new hybrid iris we splurged on last fall from a Sutter Creek flower shop will be as spectacular as the catalog description promised, or if the blooms of the peony that were disappointingly small last summer will improve this year. Each season is a new adventure.

Assembly of a prayer book spray
Collect all the materials together and, working on a sheet of paper, prepare the ribbons (if required), and then the foliage and the flowers. This elongated style of corsage will require longer-than-usual units of flowers and foliage.
Florists Finsbury will assemble the corsage by binding units together under the focal flower. Use finer materials to create the outline, and position the main flowers in a curving line to establish the profile. Add the trailing units of flowers and foliage. Next, bind in single leaves and flowers on various levels and recess some materials. Now trim out excess wires; tape the stem end, and firmly wire the spray onto a ‘figure-of-eight’ wire foundation.
Check that the book is the correct way up, then position the spray on the centre, bending the wire frame over the top and bottom edges of the book and clamping it firmly onto the inside cover.
Place the ribbon streamers where they can act as a page marker during the ceremony. Check the design; adjust the materials; carefully and lightly mist the spray; protect the book with paper, and store it in a cool place until it is required.

When would you send men flowers?

Pretty much the same occasions as for women. Think back to the times when you would love to receive flowers: on your birthday, on special anniversaries, during down times, after a job promotion, the list goes on. Any of these would also be a good time to send flowers to the man in your life. A word of warning though, most men would not like to receive flowers sent to their place of work. A sense of embarrassment in front of their work colleagues is the reason for this. Always send flowers Bower Ashton to a place where he feels comfortable receiving them, and never to a place where he may be placed in an akward position.

Flower care 101

Keep your flowers in a cool area, 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your flowers out of direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, and direct drafts from the sides or above. Don’t place your flowers on anything that gives off heat such as TV’s or heating radiators. Avoid leaving your flowers in the car otherwise your Sydney flower delivery Edgbaston could wilt badly.

When your flowers arrive in wet Oasis foam…
Keep the floral foam soaked with water containing floral food. The floral shop should provide and extra packet with your arrangement. Be sure to follow the instructions on the floral food packet.

Which Colour?
When choosing flowers to include in a flower delivery Culverhouse Cross, customers often ask for the recipient’s favourite colour, but if they do not know this they may ask the florist for advice. If the flowers are to celebrate the birth of a boy or girl, this is easy, as it is normal to send pink for a girl and either blue or yellow for a boy. Blue flowers are sometimes difficult to acquire, and blue ribbon is used as a substitute. Yellow and orange flowers always look bright and cheerful, while red makes the room look warm. White, cream and blue flowers are restful, and a good choice for someone who is very ill. It is also helpful to find out for whom the flowers are being bought; men seem to prefer bright strong colours, such as reds, burgundy and rusts, whereas older ladies like mauves, lilacs and pastel colours. Children seem to prefer bright colours.

The cluster
The cluster generally has a definite outline — for example, round, diamond, crescent or, as in the pictured design, a teardrop. Foliage creates the initial outline of the cluster. Pernettya shrub, eucalyptus, and the larger leaves of Hedera canariensis are used to give depth and unity.
The roses, as focal flowers, define the profile. Carnation sprays are added by florists Ford to strengthen the focal flowers and provide further texture. Lily buds offer a contrast both in form and in texture, and a strong grouping of muscari and individual hyacinth pips, together with the finishing touch of a ribbon bow, help to complete the cluster.
This design features a single placement of flowers, but secondary placements can also be effective, especially if linked to the principal placement by foliage or ribbon.

Bourbon, Noisette and China Roses
The three classes of roses known as Bourbon, Noi­sette and China (the last sometimes called Bengal be­cause it was first shipped to Europe from Bengal in the late 18th Century) are descended from common ancestors that grew in the subtropics of China and thus share several traits: They are not very hardy flowers Manvel, especially the Noisettes, which should be grown only in the mild climates of certain areas without winter pro­tection. Almost all flower repeatedly; all have thick leaves, smooth hips and large, often curved thorns; and all usually bear their blossoms in clusters. Bourbons and Chinas come in white, pink, red and purple (some Bourbon varieties are striped); Noi­settes come in all of these colors plus yellow.
In other ways the classes are dissimilar. Bourbons grow in compact shrubs usually 5 to 6 feet high, al­though some can reach a height of 12 feet. Noisettes are climbers that generally reach heights of 10 to 15 feet but may become straggly if unsupported. The Chi­nas range from low-growing varieties, ideal for borders because they rarely exceed 3 feet in height, to 6-foot-­tall hybrids. Most Chinas have a bananalike fragrance, but Bourbons have an apple scent, and Noisettes give off the odor of tea roses, from which they are descend­ed. The color of Bourbon foliage ranges from light to dark green and is often tinted with copper, red or pur­ple when the plant is young; its texture is frequently leathery. China roses may also have red-tinged stems, but their foliage is glossy. Noisettes have smooth, oval leaves of light to medium green. The number of pet­als, depending on variety, ranges from five to 50 in Bourbons and Chinas and five to 80 in Noisettes.

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Rose Festivals
Of the scores of rose shows held each year, a few have become full-fledged festivals, complete with parades, queens and attendant hoopla. The largest of these is the 10-day Rose Festival staged every June in Portland, Oregon, a major commercial growing center that calls itself the "Rose City." Others are the September Festival of Roses in Wasco, heart of the central California rose industry, and the Texas Rose Festival, an October fixture in Tyler, Texas. The best-known event of all, Pasadena's Tournament of Roses, where the winners often send flowers St Andrews to people worldwide, provides fewer opportunities for the serious rose enthusiast, but is probably unmatched for its sheer display of blossoms, which cover the dozens of floats that wend their way through Pasadena streets on New Year's Day, prior to the Rose Bowl football game.

Winter Arrangements
Flowers associated with winter include hellebores which, although not generally available as a cut flower, can be purchased as pot plants. This is also true of the poinsettia, which will last much longer if the roots can be retained. Poinsettias are now available in pinks and creamy whites as well as scarlet, and combine beautifully with red carnations and carnation sprays.
The early spring flowers Hendon can be teamed with some of the flowering winter branches, such as witch hazel or Viburnum x bodnantense. The first narcissi and tulips appear in winter and these and other spring flowers help to brighten the dark winter days. The spicy scent of hyacinths makes them a favourite, and the delicate beauty of snowdrops is a very special pleasure.

Line and Form
Line is the visual path established by the floral materials through the arrangement. A static line remains inside the form of the design following the width, length or depth without providing any unusual movement within the design. A dynamic line provides continuous movement within a design; it is active and displays an unusual element, such as a curving line within a triangular arrangement.
Form is established by the appearance of a design of flowers Hampton . The visible width, height and depth define the form. A “closed form,” such as a wreath, is a solid, compact design. An “open form” has spreading and radiating parts with air or empty space among the materials.

Famous Hybrid Perpetuals
The blossoms of hybrid perpetuals are large (up to 7 inches across) ­and most are fully doubled, with as many as 100 petals. A limited color range runs from white to deep maroon but includes no yellow. As compensation, Frau Karl Druschki, a lushly growing hybrid perpetual, is considered to be one of the finest of the white roses, and it is still widely grown.
The plants are rather tall, most varieties averaging 4 to 5 feet and some reaching twice that height. The leaves and thorns display the same wide range of shapes, colors and sizes as the hybrid teas. Best known of all the hybrid perpetuals is the famous American Beauty Rose. In the good old days, when a young man could still afford a dozen red roses, it was a dozen American Beauties that he held behind his back when he had the flowers delivered Polmadie and rang the doorbell of his best girl.

Bourbon, Noisette and China Roses
The three classes of roses known as Bourbon, Noi­sette and China (the last sometimes called Bengal be­cause it was first shipped to Europe from Bengal in the late 18th Century) are descended from common ancestors that grew in the subtropics of China and thus share several traits: They are not very hardy flowers Denton, especially the Noisettes, which should be grown only in the mild climates of certain areas without winter pro­tection. Almost all flower repeatedly; all have thick leaves, smooth hips and large, often curved thorns; and all usually bear their blossoms in clusters. Bourbons and Chinas come in white, pink, red and purple (some Bourbon varieties are striped); Noi­settes come in all of these colors plus yellow.
In other ways the classes are dissimilar. Bourbons grow in compact shrubs usually 5 to 6 feet high, al­though some can reach a height of 12 feet. Noisettes are climbers that generally reach heights of 10 to 15 feet but may become straggly if unsupported. The Chi­nas range from low-growing varieties, ideal for borders because they rarely exceed 3 feet in height, to 6-foot-­tall hybrids. Most Chinas have a bananalike fragrance, but Bourbons have an apple scent, and Noisettes give off the odor of tea roses, from which they are descend­ed. The color of Bourbon foliage ranges from light to dark green and is often tinted with copper, red or pur­ple when the plant is young; its texture is frequently leathery. China roses may also have red-tinged stems, but their foliage is glossy. Noisettes have smooth, oval leaves of light to medium green. The number of pet­als, depending on variety, ranges from five to 50 in Bourbons and Chinas and five to 80 in Noisettes.

Catnip
Your perennial garden is a great source of wonderful dried flowers. A perennial is any plant that dies down every winter and returns the following season. Many perennials are both easy to grow and easy to dry. Some of the best perenni­als for drying are also frequent components of perennial gar­den designs. Flowers such as yarrow (Achillea millefolium), pearly everlasting (Anaphalis), wormwood (Artemisia), golden­rod (Solidago canadensis) and feverfew (Chrysanthemum par­thenium) dry easily and are common enough that you may already be growing them. Cat­nip (Nepeta), the friend of the feline, is also the friend of the dried-flower enthusiast and almost every florist Windsor Square has some on hand. It is a sturdy perennial with attrac­tive, long-blooming blue flow­ers on gracefully arched stems. Air-drying retains its fresh, minty fragrance. Catnip com­bines with coralbells for a striking combination of color and texture.

Instant Oasis
Some flowers are easy to combine informally in a bouquet by simply placing them in a container and arranging them loosely, one by one, until you get the effect you want. In other cases, you may desire a more formal arrangement and need to use devices you can purchase from a Benicia flower shop: Instant Oasis, a block of light, porous material, which is reusable; a pinholder (needlepoint holder); and floral clay or tape. Oasis is invaluable in arrangements because it holds the stems wherever you want them. Never let one flower depend on another to hold it upright. It won't work for long. Cut the Oasis slightly smaller than the container and push it onto a needlepoint holder that you've covered with a small piece of nylon panty hose. (The nylon makes it easier to cleanly remove the Oasis.) If the holder doesn't stay in place, fasten it to the bottom of the container with floral tape or clay. Soak the Oasis in lukewarm water for a minute or two before you set any flowers in it. The container you choose should be clean so the flowers will stay fresh, and the flowers should relate well to it. Neutral-colored containers show off blooms to best advantage, but use your imagination to create unusual combinations. Hide plain jars and cans in bas­kets, an antique kettle, or other receptacle, for example.

What flowers can I dry?
Tropical cut flowers, such as the members of the Proteaceae family, can successfully and easily be dried. Australian honeysuckle (Banksia), king and queen proteas and pincushion proteas can ‘double up’ by being used in fresh arrangements before being dried. Foliage such as eucalyptus can be air dried and the many and varied species do keep a little of their fragrance for some time.
Kangaroo paw (Ariigozantbos sp. hybrid), another native of Australia, adds an unusual form to arrangements, and also dries well.
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The latest materials to be air dried are slices of fruit — apples, oranges and lemons can be successfully air dried in a warm airing cupboard, if you are lucky enough to have one in your florist McQueeney shop. Encourage customers to bring their arrangements back regularly for cleaning, freshening up and maybe even sell them another lovely design.

A Handtied Posy
Handtied bunches are a delightful way of giving flowers. The stems are clear of leaves and the flowers are arranged. All the recipient has to do is to re-cut the stem ends and place the flowers in a vase of water. Handtied bunches have always been part of the European florist’s repertoire; nearly every assistant in a florist’s shop will arrange flowers in the hand as they are bought, the stems having already been stripped of their leaves before they were placed on display.
Starting with one good strong stem, the other materials are added as the bunch is turned in the hand. This distributes the flowers evenly around the main stem, and forms a good all-round shape. The top of the design may be flat or domed, depending on the personal preference of the Rosedale florist making the design. There is no correct method -- just different styles, chosen as appropriate.

Further reading
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