This fully illustrated book covers every aspect of flower arranging from simple displays of wild flowers to arrangements of hothouse blooms for grand occasions. Information is provided on tools, how to choose and cut flowers and how to build up displays for any occasion - weddings, parties, Christmas, etc. There are chapters on dried and preserved flowers, decoration, exhibitions and show work. Derek Bridges is a regular contributor to the NAFAS magazine The Flower Arranger and is the co-author of Food and Flowers for the Four Seasons.