Provides a thorough insight into the basic, guiding principles necessary to achieve exhibition standard in artistic design. Includes the various methods of securing and wiring leaves, flowers and fruits. Containers are covered, illustrating the right type of container to choose. There are step-by-step photographs which show the building up of arrangements in different lines and styles. Includes a chart of the names of the distinctive foliage which can be used plus their specific position in any arrangement featuring simple foliage. A chapter on arrangements suitable for weddings and other special occasions is included.