Tens of thousands of men and women all over the country are now adopting flower arranging as a hobby and in time each one develops his or her own style in perpetrating the subject according to the material available and the purpose for which the design is created.

Even the mood one is in will have a bearing on the final result and this is how it should be, for flower arranging is an expressive art; yet a knowledge of art alone will not suffice.

A sensitive knowledge and love of flowers is vitally important, for it is only when you know the background of your plant material can you sense and be satisfied that a ‘picture’ is just right.

It is by discussion that knowledge is gained and experience passed on and in this, as with all hobbies, progress can only be judged by public exhibition. Perhaps this is where the future lies, for although primarily a domestic hobby no matter how well a subject is practiced in the obscurity of one’s own home, it finally needs public approval.

Britain has for long been famous for her wonderful gardens. Her flower shows are a part of her way of life and it may well be that through the medium of Floral Art Exhibitions that we shall be able to show the World that not only do we know how to grow flowers well, but that we know how to use them in artistic display.