Flowers / Malcolm Hillier ; photography by Stephen Hayward.

Contains flower arrangemnts illustrated in 2,000 photographs.Flowers in civilization discusses the different concepts and practices of people with concerns to flowers.In elements of design such as colours,shapes,textures and perfumes with the container are highlighted.Inspirations focuses on the different occasion where flowers are used to evoke the importance of the celebration and enhance the meaning of the \meaning of the event.Practical Techniques deals on overall business of flower arrangement which concerns the materials used .The Directory provides essential information ,such as Latin and common names of all the plants ,the season in which they are at their best,when they may be available in flower shops,and the lenght of each plant sample shown .This is followed by a short description of how best to care for each plant and flower,and finally how long it will last .Useful Addresses contain Societies and organizations,florists/wholesale suppliers,Flower Markets,Sundires,Flower Arranging Courdses and Flower Arranigng Magazines."In Flowers"Malcolm Hillier.