ARKANSAS FRAMEWORKS 1.1-1.4

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ARKANSASFRAMEWORKS1.1-1.4

• BECCA WHERRY
• GREENBRIER, AR

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Floriculture

• Unit 1 Introduction to Floriculture

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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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A. Terms and Overview (cont.)

• Horticulture includes the cultivation,
  processing, and sale of fruits, nuts, vegetables,
  ornamental plants, and flowers

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What do you know about floriculture(Write Down
these floriculture facts)

• 1. What is the top floral buying holiday in the
  U.S.?
• Mothers Day
• Valentines Day
• Christmas/ Hanukkah
• Easter/ Passover

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Answer

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

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2. The U.S. per capita consumption of floral
products is?

1. 15 per person
2. 100 per person
3. 325 per person
4. 67 per person

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Answer

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

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3. What are the average annual florist sales?

1. 29,000
2. 45,000
3. 290,000
4. 4,500,000

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Answer

• What are the average annual sales for a florist?
• C. 290,000

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4. What 3 states grow/sell the most floral
products?

1. New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois
2. California, Florida, Michigan
3. Texas, Ohio, New Jersey
4. North Carolina, Mississippi, Washington

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Answer

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

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5. The annual floral sales across the nation is
almost ________.

1. 200,000
2. 2 million
3. 20 million
4. 20 billion

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Answer

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

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6. Which country is the top importer of fresh cut
flowers to the U.S.?

• Colombia
• Canada
• Holland
• Mexico

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Answer

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

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7. Who is the largest retail marketer of fresh
flowers in the US?

• Tipton Hurst
• Kroger
• Greenbrier Super Center
• Wal-Mart