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WORLD'S BEST DESIGNS
SPECIAL OCCASIONS

John Jones  

John Jones Florist
G13, Queen Adelaide Building
90-112 Queen Street
Brisbane, Queensland
Australia 4000
PH: (61) (07) 3210-0944
Fax: (61) (07) 3210-0946


Floral Designer, John Jones, from Brisbane, Queensland, has created a lovely arrangement for Mum to celebrate her newborn. John has created a lovely arrangement for Mum to celebrate her newborn when she arrives home from the hospital. The flowers are long lasting for weeks of enjoyment, and a special reminder of her precious bundle.

"Why do I use OASIS® floral products? Because they are readily available and because of their quality and ease of use. There is a Smithers-Oasis product for every need in the floral industry. The foam always soaks easily and evenly. I always go for Smithers-Oasis first, for a winning result," John stated.

How to make this lovely arrangement for Mum

Materials needed:

  • Foam Based Plate¹ 20cm
  • Pink Kangaroo Paw
  • Calicarpa
  • Eucalyptus Tetragona (Grey Nuts)
  • Leather Fern
  • Eucalyptus Tetragona (Large Grey Leaf)
  • Opisthiolepis Leaf
  • Candle Banksia (Green)
  • Banksia Occidentalis (Orange/Red)
 

How to put it together



  1. Saturate the OASIS® Foam Based Plate 20cm, then off to the side, place pink Kangaroo Paw (2 points of emergence) and the Calicarpa, then Eucalyptus Tetragona (Grey Nuts).
  1. Around the base, place the foliage - Leather Fern, Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (large Grey leaf), and Opisthiolepis leaf, using the reverse side to show the gold on the back of the leaf.
  1. Now fill in the focal areas with Candle Banksia (Green) and Banksia Occidentalis (Orange/Red).
  1. Finish off the arrangement with the Helichrysum, Cream and Pink.

TYPICAL PRODUCT USES:

  • Floral Tributes
  • Table Decorations
  • Floating Arrangements in Swimming Pool
  • Traditional Designs

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

  • Lightweight - but strong and stable
  • Clean - protects funeral director uniforms and vehicles, as well as table cloths and display areas
  • Pick flowers into base - base can be completely concealed by flowers
  • Water reservoir - ensuring flowers last longer and remain fresh - even on hot days

¹Only available in Australia. Check with your local Smithers-Oasis representative for comparable or alternative OASIS® products.

 

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