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Floristry

Welcome to the Floristry Subject Guide, a good place to start when searching for resources to support your studies. If you have any questions email your Subject Librarian.

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Where to look

Use the Dewey or Call number to find books on Level 4 of the Main Library (South Campus).

Botany 581
Horticulture industry 630's
Gardening 635
Floriculture 635.9
Floristry 745.9

New resources

Bunch up!

A richly illustrated handbook with a fun and fresh design Easy to follow, providing step-by-step instructions to help you create stunning arrangements with flowers, buds, leaves, berries, and foliage.

Meaningful bouquets

This visual bouquet includes a photographic glossary of popular flower types and their Victorian meanings, followed by step-by-step instructions for creating 25 beautiful arrangements.

Veranda the romance of flowers

 Beautiful floral arrangements have long been a hallmark of Veranda, and this lavish and luxurious collection offers a stunning presentation of the most exquisite flowers ever featured in the magazine. 

Jane Packer's flower course

 In Jane Packer's Flower Course, celebrated florist Jane Packer covers the same ground as the highly regarded four-week career course taught in her flower school.

The ultimate floral collection : A celebration of flower design

The comprehensive flower design bible, covering every aspect of the art of flower arranging. Easy-to-follow projects make this book accessible to the beginner and provide inspiration for budding florists. 

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