HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Flowers were raised in gardens to make decorative bouquets and for use in religious ceremonies. Common garden flowers were the mandrake and the daisy, chrysanthemum, anemone, and poppy, jasmine, and the rose. Egyptian ponds and basins were often decorated white and blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) and with papyrus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Flowers of all kinds were very popular in ancient Egypt, the most notable being the lotus and lily. Flowers were used as offerings in temples, to decorate mummies and as garlands in festivals. They were also used as motifs in temples, in homes, on furniture and jewellery.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ancient Egyptians always placed flowers, foliage and fruits in spouted vases with no visible stems, or around the edge of the vase about two inches above the rim. Their flowers and foliage were always set in regimented rows, with every blossom flanked by leaves or buds on lower stems.