Chain Of Life Flashcards
1
Q
(In order) 1. Grower 2. ……… 3. Wholesaler 4. ……….. 5. ………. 6. Final customer
A
- Transporter, 4. Transporter, 5. Retail florist
2
Q
What is a commercial grower?
A
Produce plants, cut flowers, and foliage used in flower shops
3
Q
5 things flowers are graded on
A
Stem length, flower size, petal count, stem straightness, and uniformity
4
Q
% of flowers sold in U.S are imports of other countries?
A
80%
5
Q
Why are imported flowers dry-packed?
A
To allow air circulation without water
6
Q
2 examples of soft goods
A
Perishable Flowers, and foliage
7
Q
2 examples of hard goods
A
Bowls, floral foam (non perishable)
8
Q
Example of wholesaler
A
Southern Floral
9
Q
One example of a retail florist
A
HEB, Krogers
10
Q
Who do we get our flowers from for our classroom projects?
A
Southern Floral
