2. Floral Design Bud Vase Construction

3. Bud Vase A tall, narrow container with a small neck designed to hole one or a small number of flowers. Quick and easy Great for hospital patients, Mother’s Day, and/or Valentine’s Day

4. Step 1: Select Materials 2 long-stem roses (any color) 2-3 stems leatherleaf 1 stem baby’s breath or other filler flower Other Foliage (Optional) 1 ½ yards #3 ribbon Wire Floral Tape Bud Vase Card and Pick (optional)

5. Step 2: Fill Vase with Water Fill bud vase with preservative water to within 2 inches of the top.

6. Step 3: Remove Lower Foliage Remove all foliage and thorns that will be under water to prevent rot and ethylene gas.

7. Step 4: Cut the Flower Stem Cut the flower stem to a height of 1 ½ to 2 times the height of the vase.

8. Step 5: Wire the Rose Use 22 gauge wire Use the straight- wire method Gradually wrap wire around the stem, being careful not to break off leaves Do NOT tape

9. Step 6: Insert the Flower into the Vase Place the rose in the vase Turn the most desirable side outward.

10. Step 7: Add Foliage Select 2 pieces of leatherleaf that are slightly taller than the flower Place these behind the flower They should be triangular in appearance and may bend slightly away from the flowers

11. Step 8: Add Baby’s Breath Add a sprig of baby’s breath Baby’s breath should surround the rose inside of the foliage

12. Step 9: Make and Insert a Bow Make a bow using #3 ribbon Bow color should match flower Bow should have four to five loops Attach bow to a pick Insert the pick into the front of the vase

13. Step 10: Refrigerate Place the completed vase in the cooler or refrigerator to help preserve the flowers.

14. Step 11: Clean up the Work Area Put away all materials Sweep and clean the work area

15. Congratulations! You Did a Great Job