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ARKANSAS FRAMEWORKS 1.1-1.4

ARKANSAS FRAMEWORKS 1.1-1.4. BECCA WHERRY GREENBRIER, AR. Floriculture. Unit 1: Introduction to Floriculture. A. Terms and Overview. Floriculture: the science and practice of growing, harvesting, storing, designing, and marketing flowering plants Floriculture is a branch of horticulture.

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ARKANSAS FRAMEWORKS 1.1-1.4

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  1. ARKANSASFRAMEWORKS1.1-1.4 BECCA WHERRY GREENBRIER, AR

  2. Floriculture Unit 1: Introduction to Floriculture

  3. A. Terms and Overview • Floriculture: the science and practice of growing, harvesting, storing, designing, and marketing flowering plants • Floriculture is a branch of horticulture.

  4. A. Terms and Overview (cont.) • Horticulture includes the cultivation, processing, and sale of fruits, nuts, vegetables, ornamental plants, and flowers

  5. What do you know about floriculture…(Write Down these floriculture facts) • 1. What is the top floral buying holiday in the U.S.? • Mother’s Day • Valentine’s Day • Christmas/ Hanukkah • Easter/ Passover

  6. Answer • What is the top floral buying holiday in the U.S.? C. Christmas/ Hanukkah

  7. 2. The U.S. per capita consumption of floral products is? • $15 per person • $100 per person • $325 per person • $67 per person

  8. Answer • The U.S. per capita consumption of floral products is? D. $67 per person

  9. 3. What are the average annual florist sales? • $29,000 • $45,000 • $290,000 • $4,500,000

  10. Answer What are the average annual sales for a florist? C. $290,000

  11. 4. What 3 states grow/sell the most floral products? • New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois • California, Florida, Michigan • Texas, Ohio, New Jersey • NorthCarolina, Mississippi, Washington

  12. Answer • What 3 states grow/sell the most floral products? B. California, Florida, Michigan

  13. 5. The annual floral sales across the nation is almost $________. • $200,000 • $2 million • $20 million • $20 billion

  14. Answer • The annual floral sales across the nation is almost $________. D. $20 Billion

  15. 6. Which country is the top importer of fresh cut flowers to the U.S.? • Colombia • Canada • Holland • Mexico

  16. Answer • Which country is the top importer of fresh cut flowers to the U.S.? A. Colombia

  17. 7. Who is the largest retail marketer of fresh flowers in the US? • Tipton Hurst • Kroger • Greenbrier Super Center • Wal-Mart

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