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Although her earlier book, Jane Packer's New Flower Arranging, was a feast for the eyes, specific instructional material was kept to a minimum. Her new book is as practical as it is gorgeous, with beautifully photographed, step-by-step directions for every arrangement. Packer's floral designs reflect a refreshing, exuberant sensibility in combining texture, color, and container. Among the fresh and dried offerings are a bridal bouquet and informal hanging bunches of herbs and flowering plants. Included is a glossary describing specific traits of many flowers; professional tricks of the florist's trade are illustrated, helping ensure successful ventures even for the complete novice. Alice Joyce --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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...practical as it is gorgeous, with beautifully photographed, step-by-step directions for every arrangement...professional tricks of the florist's trade are illustrated, helping ensure successful ventures even for the complete novice. -- Booklist

An excellent guide for the person who has to cook the dinner, set the table, and worry about the flowers in double time. -- Philadelphia Inquirer, Dec 6th

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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: DK ADULT (January 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 078943752X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0789437525
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,718 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Learn how the pros make flower arranging look easy, January 17, 1998
By kahanatom@aol.com (New Orleans, Louisiana) - See all my reviews
If you love flowers but can never figure out what to do with them, this is the book for you. Whether you prefer elaborate arrangements wired into perfection or would just like to be able to make a bunch of tulips stand up in a vase, Packer's beautifully illustrated book will show you the way.

The innovative use of dried flowers and unusual containers is also covered in some detail. Artichokes in a flower arrangement? Packer makes it work! And the proper use of the "tools of the trade" such as floral foam, wires, tapes, and cutters is explained in easy to understand terms.

Don't leave this one on the coffee table--use it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Inspiring, July 9, 2000
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It seems most floristry books are either helpful or pretty. Jane Packer has managed to combine both elements in Complete Guide To Flower Arranging, resulting in a practical reference book that doesn't just provide visual guides but includes practical tips and inspirational designs for new florists. An absolute must for those starting work with flowers and building a reference library.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars less interesting than her "Fast flower arranging" book, April 2, 2001
By "lucky_keo" (Narberth, Philadelphia, PA, USA) - See all my reviews
I guess the "fast flower arranging'" book is really more worth buying than this one. You will find the same great tips but the arrangements will be more appealing than the ones shown in The complete guide to flower arranging.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Flower Arranging
Thid book is really good. It has a lot of pages with arrangements with dried and live flowers among other things. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ana B. Ceja

4.0 out of 5 stars Happy Customer
The item was just as described and the book was just what I was looking for. Shipment was a little slow, but overall I am very satisfied.
Published 11 months ago by Lisa R. Ragone

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy to have
This book was recommend to members of our flower guild. It is a reasonably-priced, handy guide to flower arranging. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Diana

3.0 out of 5 stars flower2
enjoyed book was very helpful just wished for more information. Seemed a little outdated and reasources limited.
Published 24 months ago by bobobear57

3.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I expected
When you've been in this business for a while, the floral design business that is, nothing really shocks you anymore. Read more
Published on March 9, 2007 by Mihaela Skultety Myer

3.0 out of 5 stars Heaven & Hell
I was in Heaven through the fresh flower chapters, and then... I was descending to Hell through the dried flower chapters. My math counted 90 pages of Heaven and 54 pages of Hell.
Published on April 14, 2006 by Bill Noon

5.0 out of 5 stars Flower Power
This is a great book for people who are new to flower arranging.
Published on July 12, 2003 by Julie A. Gaskins

4.0 out of 5 stars Complete Guide to Flower Arrangeing
The book is very good. However, I am not so sure if some of the
foliage and flowers used will last for 2-3 days.
Published on December 1, 2002 by Joyce S. Bayogos

2.0 out of 5 stars Just not very good
This book is very well illustrated but then it just goes down hill from there. I didn't find the information it gave very useful and there just wasn't very much content to the... Read more
Published on November 30, 2002 by kiggity8

2.0 out of 5 stars Arrange like a florist--not necessarily a compliment!
While this book is nicely photographed, well-organized and easy to follow, the focus is very controlled arrangements. Read more
Published on July 18, 1999

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