It's easy to enhance a flower's unique personality by creating a lovely arrangement. To start, try one of these four basic styles. The nature of your flower's stem and blossom, as well as your container selection, will guide you in choosing the best style.

DOMED
These arrangements display blooms in an arching bunch. Mass them tightly together to create a delightful dome of rich color. Cross the stems within the vase to allow the flowers to point in every direction. This arrangement is ideal for Gerbera daisies, chrysanthemums, and carnations.

SPIKY
Best chosen for long flowers with stiff, vertical stems such as sunflowers, irises, French tulips, and Oriental lilies, a spiky arrangement creates a dramatic effect. Arrange the stems in a tall, cylindrical vase that holds the bloom upright. This will also help keep a big display from looking too sparse.

FREE FORM
This type of display allows flowers a natural reach and bend. Cut the flowers at various lengths for a more natural feel. Try combining them with sprigs of foliage in a relaxed cascade of color. This arrangement is ideal for tulips, roses, and freesia.

GROUPED
These charming displays always look fresh and spontaneous. Use several small arrangements to create a single centerpiece or run them in a row down the length of a table. Any flower looks great in grouped arrangements, from larger blooms like Oriental lilies, roses, and dahlias, to smaller blossoms such as freesias, spray roses, and nerines.