Victoria : The Way of Flowers Book

The Ways of Flowers is a tribute to the joy these exquisite objects bring to us every day of our lives - from a clutch of saucy daffodils in the front hall to a trio of creamy gardenias on a party dress to a sprig of ambrosial lily of the valley entwined in a young girl's hair. With color photographs as fresh and comely as the flowers themselves, this new book from the editors of Victoria magazine traces the meaning and language of flowers for our moments of good fortune (lavender), congratulations (laurel), love (rose), comfort (daisy), and hope (snowdrop); and offers invaluable practical advice on cutting, arranging, and preserving fresh flowers and creating all kinds of delightful corsages, nosegays, and floral keepsakes.

Victoria magazine has achieved nationwide popularity, with a readership of nearly one million. Now, the magazine's editors share their expertise on arranging bouquets, creating nosegays and potpourris, pairing flowers and herbs, even designing centerpieces for weddings and holidays. Picture essays profile a wide variety of romantic flowers.