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Internationally renowned floral artist Hitomi Gilliam AIFD and 5-time Gala Award-winning designer Kathy Whalen AIFD have teamed up to write the first US book in decades on judging floral design. "A Fresh Look At Judging Floral Design, A Guide for Judges, Designers, Teachers, Mentors and Hosts" has received three awards in 2014 for independent publishing: Gold Benjamin Franklin Award for Education Book; Gold Eric Hoffer Award for Reference Book; and Silver Benjamin Franklin Award for Professional/Technical book.Whether creating design, teaching design or judging design, the body of knowledge that all draw upon needs to be current and consistent. The book addresses the needs of the multiple audiences who are thirsty for 21st century perspectives on floral design beyond beautiful pictures - flower arrangers, teachers and judges, as well as hosts who hold flower arranging exhibits and festivals for communities, museums and galleries. "A Fresh Look At Judging Floral Design" is a substantive resource on current topics, particularly those about which little has previously been published. Its content is presented in a graphic and easy-to-read format with 338 images, 464 pages, many charts, a glossary, annotated resources and a CD with 25 images for practice-judging and more than 1000 botanical/common plant names. A number of people who know the literature of the field refer to the book as an updated version of Esther Hamél's revered book,"Encyclopedia of Judging and Exhibiting," originally published in 1966 - a humbling compliment indeed."A Fresh Look At Judging Floral Design" has been purchased by readers in 29 countries.Here's a sample of what people are saying:"Destined to become the standard 'reference icon' for years to come!"Jim Johnson AAF, AIFD, TMFADistinguished Lecturer and Director EmeritusBenz School of Floral DesignTexas A&M University
"The Saved Seed shows the young child that seeds originally come from nature. The seed saved from carving a pumpkin at Halloween guides the child through the year with all the basic steps in gardening that allows [sic] it to grow into a vine with new pumpkins for the next Halloween."--Foreword.
A personal selection of reliable hardy perennials for every gardener - the expert as well as the beginner. Descriptions of over 800 reliable perennials with close-up photographs and full cultivation information.
Still the only book on how to judge hunt-seat show classes! Experienced instructor and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) registered judge Anna Jane White-Mullin provides the definitive resource for aspiring judges and competitors alike. Judging Hunters includes: 100 photographs of correct and incorrect positions of horses and riders; explanations of how to develop an eye for conformation classes, score hunters, and equitation riders on the flat and over fences; and a complete discussion of 2006 USEF rules and tests. This new, revised edition continues to be a valuable asset to those preparing for a career as a trainer or judge, or just moving up through the ranks of hunter/jumper competition. Anna Jane White-Mullin serves as a judge, clinician, and lecturer throughout North and South America.
Simple Flower Arranging helps you create flower arrangements with style and flair, be it flowers for the home, a gift, or wedding flowers. Love having flowers in your house or making blooming bouquets? Be inspired by more than 60 stylish flower arrangements made simple, from vase arrangements to wedding creations. Owners of destination florist, Bloomsbury Flowers, Mark Welford and Stephen Wicks guide you through designs and techniques that allow you to create your own incredible arrangements. Key sequences are shown through step-by-steps and sumptuous photography so you can easily see how to take a simple bunch of blooms and present them with a professional touch, encouraging you to experiment with hand-tying, wire, papers and ribbons. Organized by flower type, it's easy to find flowers that you can buy in the supermarket, such as roses, lilies and sweetpeas and turn them into amazing arrangements. Simple Flower Arranging helps you to make beautiful bouquets and arrangements for every occasion, from baby celebrations to Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.
The USEF and USPC have both listed The Complete Guide to Hunter Seat Training, Showing, and Judging by Anna-Jane White-Mullin as recommended reading. Never before has such a complete text on the American hunt seat and equitation disciplines been compiled! Based on Anna Jane White-Mullin's now out-of-print bestseller Winning and chock full of gorgeous, full-color photographs taken at Beacon Hill Show Stables owned by Stacia Madden, The Complete Guide to Hunter Seat Training, Showing, and Judging provides every aspiring equestrian the means for achieving greatness in the show ring. Beginning with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of horsemanship—recently re-emphasized as compulsory by such luminaries of the sport as George Morris—and progressing through essential schooling exercises in the development of the hunter or equitation mount, as well as advanced concepts applicable to upper-level competition, Part One lays the amateur's riding and training foundation. You'll find: • Discussion of collection and lengthening—long, medium, and short frames • Flatwork for improving the basic gaits—cadence, pace, and transitions • Training and showing tips for USEF Tests 1-19—patterns and how to prepare for them • Introduction to hunter and equitation jump courses—basic, intermediate, and advanced As an added bonus, the education of the rider is made complete with the inclusion of White-Mullin's famous text on judging hunters and equitation. Offering a complete discussion of the USEF rules, requirements, and tests, the second part of the book explains what judges look for and the training methods necessary to achieve the desired results.
In this volume 170 colour photographs record fashionable as well as traditional and historical styles of flower arranging. In arrangements created for the dinner table and the living room, in spectacular designs for competition halls and museums and in botalical sculptures for the garden, the art of this hobby is presented. The text reveals how the best arrangers create their floral masterpieces and gives the reader how-to advice and inspiration to create their own arrangements.
Vols. for 1933-41, 1945 includes the Annual report of the director, 1933-40, 1944.