The Beaded Garden by Diane Fitzgerald, 125 pp, color photos & drawings, soft cover, 8-1/2" x 9"
Fitzgerald describes in detail how to make 12 basic flower parts, and then shows you how to use those techniques to construct 26 different complex flowers. There are also 5 appropriate garden bugs. These are NOT French beaded flower techniques with wire. These flowers use needle and thread beadweaving techniques including brick stitch, peyote, netting, right-angle weave and herringbone. Clear drawings and beautiful photographs make it all easy to follow. Fitzgerald also shows some of the ways she and other artists have combined the elements into stunning creations.

Beads in Bloom by Arlene Baker, 126 pp, color photos, color & B&W drawings
Baker gives you detailed instructions on the fundamental and advanced techniques of French wire beaded flowers. Only after this very complete tutorial does she present a gallery section and then projects. If you want to learn this wonderful art form, this is the book to get you started, and leave you hooked!

More French Beaded Flowers by Dalene Kelly, 126 pp, color photos & drawings
Kelly again gives you all the basics, in beautiful drawings, and then patterns for 38 blossoms, leaves, insects, and Christmas decorations. The beautiful photographs will really inspire you to try them all!