Something very strange happened in Holland a little under 400 years ago. Certain tulip bulbs started to produce striped flowers, a condition which we now know was caused by a virus. However the effect on Dutch flower fanciers was astonishing. Tulip bulbs were bought & sold for what quickly became astronomical prices. Fortunes were gambled, won & lost as the nation succumbed to ' Tulip Fever'. Actually, ' Tulip Madness' might have been a better description, as one bulb
- a Tulip ' Semper Augustus'
- is said to have changed hands for 5, 000 florins, plus a new coach & two horses! What that represents in today's money is difficult to ascertain, but we'd probably be talking several hundred thousand pounds. Happily our tulip bud stem is appreciably more affordable... & more durable. ' Tulip Fever' lasted less than seven years; our tulip bud stem will be giving you pleasure for a great deal longer.

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Orchids, roses, dahlias all have their fair share of enthusiasts
- as do many other plants. But tulips are in a class of their
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Inspired by the artistry of arguably this country's greatest painter, our new Turner arrangements are gathering lots of admiring glances. Suffused with light
- like Turner's paintings
- they're beautifully natural & look completely authentic. On an antique oak surface or a scrubbed pine table, they would look wonderful. But wherever you place these lovely roses & hydrangeas they'll be as pretty as a picture.

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Inspired by the artistry of arguably this country's greatest painter, our new Turner arrangement is gathering lots of admiring glances. Suffused with light
- like Turner's paintings
- it's beautifully natural & looks completely authentic. On an antique oak surface or a scrubbed pine table, it would look wonderful. But wherever you place these lovely roses & hydrangeas they'll be as pretty as a picture.

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Strikingly elegant, bursting with vitality, this tiger oncidium arrangement beautifully complements warm, terracotta-toned decors. Set in a contemporary cube vase, the graceful cool-toned ferns provide a perfect background for the exotic oncidium orchids to flame & flicker. A classic case of ' Tiger, tiger, burning bright...' ...

Lofty, elegant & graceful
- our tall calla lily arrangement is ideal where surface space is at a premium. It's easy to imagine
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The evergreen foliage arrangement you can change with every season. This attractive foliage arrangement contains pre-arranged greenery, ideal for mixing with your favourite single stems throughout the year. Presented in a tall glass vase & set in resin water for an authentic 'freshly picked' feel. ...

It may not have 'branches green', but this variation on a Christmas tree will certainly 'bloom with lights when cold winds blow'. Mirroring the subtle, linear
- almost ethereal beauty of leafless trees against a winter sky, it's already adorned with tiny LED lights for an effect that's absolutely breathtaking.
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China became a super-power almost 1, 400 years ago. In 618AD the Tang dynasty was founded & for almost three centuries it fostered a remarkable flowering of the arts (ceramics in particular), science & technology. The first printing press was made & screen printing was developed. The silk trade flourished & for a while the Tang capital Chang'an was the largest city in the world. Today this period is best known for producing exquisite porcelain tableware & figurines. Most examples are in museums & the few that are in private collections change hands for fabulous sums of money. Thankfully that's not the case with our faithfully modelled replica. In polyresin which is practically unbreakable rather than fragile porcelain, it's been painstakingly recreated from an original to capture something of the majesty & mystique of an astonishing civilisation. ...

From a distance they look like snow-covered pine trees, but closer examination shows these three attractive candles are covered with tiny poinsettias. Sparkling with a metallic finish, they&8217;re delightful individually, & stunning when displayed as a trio on their decorative st&, when bought together with the st&, you'll SAVE &163;5! ...