If not John, then who?
The function of a noun that follows a transitive verb is the direct object or indirect object. For example: John gave flowers to Mary. (the noun flowers is the direct object) John gave Mary some flowers. (the noun Mary is the indirect object)
John Flowers - cricketer - died in 1968.
John Flowers - cricketer - was born in 1882.
In the following sentence: Her secret admirer gave her a bouquet of flowers."her" is the indirect object (non-prepositional) of the verb "gave".
John brought Brenda some flowers. (the direct object of 'brought' is flowers; the indirect object of 'brought' is 'Brenda'; John didn't bring Brenda, he brought flowers)
The verb is 'gave'
I gave my teacher the homework that is due today.
John Edward Klimas has written: 'Wild flowers of New York' 'Wild flowers of Massachusetts' 'Wild flowers of Connecticut' -- subject(s): Identification, Wild flowers
John Francis Flowers has written: 'The known descendants of Hugh Friel and Eunice Gibbons'
Maureen was married to JOHN Flowers, who was related to Ron (his brother, I believe).
flowers and candy
John Flowers is known for being an English landscape and architectural artist. Flower drew and painted Leicester and Leicestershire in his early life.