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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.