Adriana

White roses symbolise purity and new beginnings; their pale tone contrasts with the green chrysanthemums. Alstroemerias are often paired with roses in bouquets, and the same pairing appears here. Stocks form dense spikes of double blooms and have a sweet clove scent; their fragrance is useful where the bouquet is meant to appeal through aroma as well as colour. This makes the bouquet suitable as a congratulatory gesture for a new beginning. Cut the chrysanthemum stems diagonally with a sharp knife and never snap them, as broken stems take up water poorly. Remove any leaves from the greenery that would sit below the waterline, as they would quickly spoil the water.