Flowers for a Bouquet. A Guide to Cut Flowers for the Beginning Florist. What and When to Buy and How to Extend the Life of Flowers

If you have always dreamed of creating stunning flower arrangements right at home, getting maximum enjoyment from working with different types of flowers, learning how to keep them fresh, or striving to diversify the assortment of your floral business — this book is for you! 
In this detailed guide, the authors will answer all the questions you have ever had (and even those you didn’t know you needed to ask!) about buying, caring for, and extending the life of popular flowers used in arrangements and bouquets. 

In this book: 
- more than 140 types of freshly cut flowers with detailed descriptions, interesting facts, and numerous colorful photographs; 
- methods for preserving the freshness of bouquets, recommendations on seasonality, and tips for creating arrangements on your own; 
- answers to questions about buying, caring for, and extending the life of your favorite flowers. 

Turn your passion for flowers into a true art by improving your technique and knowledge!