A unique publication on the occasion of the 33rd edition of the five-yearly flower festival.

An overview in words and images of all Floralies from 1839 to the present.

With beautiful flower creations from the participating master florists and flower arranging schools.

THE GHENT FLORALIEN is the largest indoor flower exhibition in the world. The five-yearly flower festival has become increasingly popular in recent decades. Millions of spectators have already been captivated by the breathtaking beauty of flowers.

FINE FLEUR offers a fascinating overview of all Floraliën editions, from 1839 to the present.

In the part 'The Ghent Floralies, pearl of floriculture', historian René De Herdt provides a fascinating sketch of the rise of the cut flower and the national and international image of Ghent floriculture, followed by the success of the Floralies.

Beautiful photo material from the Royal Society for Agriculture and Botany brightens up the texts.

The 'Floral masters' section presents the selected Belgian master florists who will present their original creations at the 33rd Floralies edition. They made an exclusive flower arrangement with their favorite flowers especially for 'Fine Fleur'.

Leading Belgian flower arranging schools are also guests at the Ghent Floralies. This book highlights their operation and contains step-by-step descriptions of their beautiful flower creations. Thanks to extremely professional, detailed photos, every flower arranging enthusiast can get started themselves.

Author Patricia De Corte is responsible for the poetic texts. Philippe Debeerst sublimely photographed the master florists, their creations and those of the flower arranging schools.

Lannoo 2005.

Hardcover - 30 x 21.5 - 159 p.