The book is a classic that covers the use of flowers in decorating homes, offices, restaurants, hospitals, and private spaces for relaxation. It is a paradise for nature lovers, offering a wide array of colors, shapes, and forms. The book is suitable for both students and scholars and contains 21 chapters that deal with general topics in the flower trade, such as standards, markets, and global demand and supply. The specific chapters provide detailed information on anthuriums, carnations, china aster, chrysanthemums, gerbera, gladiolus, helicorneas, jasmine, marigold, orchids, roses, and tube roses. The book also includes a comprehensive section on new cut flowers that covers recent introductions. The Japanese art of Bonsai is presented in an exquisite style, and the book also discusses research and development in the sector. Additionally, the book provides information on future prospects, trends, and global flower marketing, making it an invaluable resource for floriculturists. The book also includes information on modern technology for protected flower cultivation and features color photographs of all the flowers discussed.