The Flower Book : Let the Beauty of Each Bloom Speak for Itself

The Flower Book explores 60 flowers, bloom-by-bloom in stunning portraiture. Lush macrophotography allows readers to see the details of each featured flower up close, from the amaryllis in spring, snapdragon in summer, and dahlia in fall to tropical wonders such as orchids and more. Intimate portraits of each flower include quick-reference profiles with tips for choosing the best blooms, care for cut stems, arranging recommendations, colors, shapes, and even growing tips to transform the home, from yard to tabletop. Gorgeous photographs throughout spotlight 30 sample floral arrangements that show how to design and build custom floral arrangements using featured blooms. Plus, a step-by-step techniques section walks beginners through the basics of foliage and fillers, bouquets, and arrangements to make this book as practical as it is beautiful. The Flower Book celebrates all the wonderful qualities of flowers-their sheer beauty, infinite variety, and power to evoke admiration-bloom by exquisite bloom. "Flower farmer and floral designer Rachel Siegfried celebrates, bloom by bloom, the loveliest flowers for your home. Her arrangements are inspired by the changing seasons, her flower farm, and a love of rustic landscapes. Taking you from spring tulips to summer sweet peas and fall dahlias, she shows you how to select the best flowers, keep them fresh in your home, and display each one to celebrate its natural beauty. Be inspired by The Flower Book and let the beauty of each flower speak for itself, "-- page 4 of cover Contents 5......Page 7 Preface 6......Page 8 Designing with Flowers 8......Page 11 Winter & Early Spring 28......Page 31 Late Spring & Early Summer 80......Page 83 Late Summer & Fall 142......Page 145 Tropicals 204......Page 207 Index & Acknowledgments 220......Page 223