4 sprigs of myrtle, germander, lambs ear, or artemesia
6 scented geranium leaves (I like the lemon or snowflake variety.)
1 rose (or use any of your favorite scented flowers)
2 sprigs of rosemary and ivy
2-4 sprigs of mint (any variety)

To get started with your bouquet, cut sprigs of herbs and flowers 6-7 inches in length. With your hand hold 2 of the myrtle sprigs, place 3 of the scented geranium leaves on top of the myrtle, and add one of the rosemary sprigs/ivy sprigs and finally 2 of the mint sprigs.

Next center the flower of your choice in the middle of your pile and the remainder of the mint and rosemary/ivy sprigs, then add the remaining scented geranium leaves and last, the 2 myrtle sprigs. Bunch this into a circle with the myrtle/germander as the outside circle.

This takes some practice, but working with the all the scents makes it well worth it. I hold the tussy mussy together with florist tape wrapped around the outside stems of the myrtle/germander to bind it all in place. Slip the tussy mussy into a lace doily, handkerchief, or wrap the bound stems with a ribbon bow.

Present this to a friend and see if they can figure out the meanings to the flowers.

Enjoy!