BLACK AND WHITE PLATES
| january—Magnolia and lilies | 19 |
| Scarlet flax and hanging vine | 21 |
| february—Pointed leaves | 25 |
| Chrysanthemum | 27 |
| march—Cat-tails and carnations | 31 |
| Mountain-tree and chrysanthemum | 33 |
| april—Rubber-plant and daisies | 37 |
| Sago-palm and lilies | 39 |
| may—Monstera leaf and lilies | 43 |
| Chrysanthemum and pine | 45 |
| june—Roses | 49 |
| Peonies | 51 |
| july—Gladioli and palm | 55 |
| Peony and Camellia | 57 |
| august—Gladioli and aspidistra leaves | 61 |
| Daisies and palm | 63 |
| september—Roses and asparagus fern | 67 |
| Gladioli and monstera leaves | 69 |
| october—Pampas grass and sunflower | 73 |
| Solomon's seal and lilies | 75 |
| november—Carnations and asparagus fern | 79 |
| Daisies and asparagus fern | 81 |
| december—Poinsettia and evergreen | 85 |
| Poinsettia and pine | 87 |
| The author teaching a class of Air Force wives at Fuchu, Japan | 88 |
| Equipment needed | 90 |
Foreword
by Dr. Sofu Teshigahara
Founder and Dean of the Sogetsu-Ryu
Academy of Tokyo
I am delighted to recommend Mrs. Oko Martin's Sogetsu-style flower arranging book. I have examined her manuscript and admire the work she has done.
In the Teacher's Seminar, Mrs. Martin showed exceptional ability to express originality in her arrangements.
It is very beneficial, from the international point of view, for a foreign flower arranging student to publish a Japanese flower arranging book. Therefore, I am happy to see this new publication.
Sofu Teshigahara
Before attempting any of these flower arrangements
you should read the second half of the book,
which tells you how
Author's Preface
This book is not intended to be an exhaustive study of the art of flower arrangement; rather, its purpose is threefold: It is a challenge to the Christian, a message to the unsaved, and a basic study of the principles of Japanese Flower Arrangement.
All the devotional material, unless otherwise marked, was taken from the weekly bulletin of the Community Baptist Church, Montoursville, Pa. If I have used any material without acknowledgment, I apologize.
I gratefully acknowledge the help of my husband, Rev. Edward H. Martin, who took all of the photographs, and Mr. Adachi, our Japanese co-pastor, who did all the typing.
The diagrams were drawn by Miss Sugishita. And to Mrs. Fumiko Tomita, my first teacher in Ikebana, and Dr. Sofu Teshigahara, Dean of the Sogetsu School of Flower Arranging, I am particularly indebted for their inspiration and guidance.
If the Lord sees fit to use this book to the blessing of souls, and to promote a deeper appreciation of flowers and their arranging, I shall be grateful indeed.
Alfreda "Oko" Martin
Note: Oko, (Blessed Cherry Blossom), Mrs. Martin's professional name, was given to her by Dr. Teshigahara.
| A Flower Calendar | ||
| JAPAN | AMERICA | |
| Pine | JANUARY | Carnation, Snowdrop |
| Plum | FEBRUARY | Violet, Primrose |
| Peach | MARCH | Jonquil, Daffodil |
| Cherry | APRIL | Sweet-pea, Daisy |
| Peony | MAY | Lily of the Valley |
| Iris | JUNE | Rose, Honeysuckle |
| Morning Glory | JULY | Larkspur, Water Lily |
| Lotus | AUGUST | Poppy, Gladiolus |
| Seven Grasses of Autumn | SEPTEMBER | Aster, Morning Glory |
| Chrysanthemum | OCTOBER | Calendula, Cosmos |
| Maple | NOVEMBER | Chrysanthemum |
| Camellia | DECEMBER | Narcissus, Holly |
CONSIDER THE LILIES
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