Calcynia: Tiny, white, star-shaped flowers occurring among dark-green leaves, these delicate flowers add a light touch to a bridal bouquet. Available year-round.

Camellia: With beautiful dark-green, waxy leaves and rose-size blooms, the camellia is a stunning flower. Available in a wide variety of colors, the white and pinks are most commonly found. Use the blooming flower as well as the bud in your bouquet for a different texture. These hearty flowers grow well in pots and can be used on tables or to create colorful borders around the event location. Available from spring through fall.

Camellia Leaf: These beautiful, deep-green leaves accent any arrangement beautifully. They are shiny, waxy, very sturdy and last a long time. They are very useful as a support green in any bouquet. Available from spring through fall.

Campanula: The bell-shaped flowers of the campanula give it its common names of bellflower and canterbury bells. The flowers bloom from a long stem with colors including blue-purple, pink and white. They bloom in summer and are best used in table arrangements.

Carnation: Also known as dianthus, carnations are available in almost any color and in several sizes. These are hearty, long-lasting flowers, and can be dyed to match your color scheme. Purple carnations are particularly fragrant. They are available year-round and are usually inexpensive.

Cattleya Orchid: These orchids are usually found in shades of white, with pink or lavender in the center of each petal. They are larger than more common orchid varieties. Available through florists year-round. Very expensive.

Cherry Blossom: The blossoms of a cherry tree are usually presented as full branches. The small pinkish-white flowers fall very easily and are available only briefly in the spring.

China-Berry: Small yellowish-red, hard berries found on branches of the China-berry tree. Thin branches of these brightly colored berries are often included in bouquets to add an accent of color and a distinct texture to the arrangement.

Chrysanthemum: With multiple blooms on each stem, this flower is available in almost every color including white, yellow, red, orange and purple. The versatile chrysanthemum comes in many shapes and sizes and lasts up to two weeks. Available any time of year.

Clematis: Ranging in color from pink and white to the deepest purple, this flower of a climbing vine makes a dramatic addition to any bouquet or arrangement. The larger blooms make interesting boutonniers. Available in summer.

Columbine: With dark-green or gray-green leaves and petals ranging in color from red-pink with soft green tips to yellow, blue and white, the columbine is a sturdy perennial that grows 24 to 30 inches high and blooms in summer. Its flowers feature spurs of various lengths depending on the variety.

Cosmos: Most commonly available in pink, this flower is reminiscent of a very delicate daisy. Its very thin stem allows many flowers to be gathered into a single bouquet. The colors also available include white and the full range of pinks and purples. The chocolate cosmos, available in a deep reddish-purple hue is particularly attractive, appearing to be almost the color of chocolate.

Crab Apple Blossom: The white blossoms of the crab apple tree are available for a short time in early spring. These delicate flowers are usually presented on a branch and are prone to drop easily. The lovely branches are best used as room decorations in places where they cannot be moved or knocked.

Cymbidium Orchid: Breathtaking, but very pricey, cymbidium orchids are often used to accent a bouquet. The colors range from chartreuse (a vibrant green) to white; to hot pink. The centers of the flower also vary in color. Due to their price and fragility, these flowers are more suitable for bouquets, boutonnières and corsages than for table arrangements.