This publication discusses the ten procedures for longer lasting flowers.
Discusses choosing greens, materials needed, wreathmaking, binding, swags, garlands, table centerpieces, evergreen ball, and safety precautions associated with decorating with holiday greens. Illustrations are provided giving examples on the steps to making a wreath and table centerpiece and on the completed versions of all the holiday green projects.
This publication discusses bulb selection, soil method, storage, forcing, water method, and the tender bulbs (paper white narcissus and amaryllis). A table featuring the proper amount of soil for different flowers is provided. Illustrations are also included giving examples of how to place tulip bulbs, the proper planting depth, how to bury potted bulbs out-of-doors, what well-rooted bulbs look like, hyacinth bulbs being forced to bloom, and what a narcissus planted in water looks like.
This publication discusses collecting planting materials, drying methods, special preservation techniques, dyeing and coloring, and using preserved plant materials. Tables are included listing microwave oven flower drying times and the suggested methods for preserving plant materials.