P3853

The Professional Florist’s Manual for the Care and Handling of Fresh-Cut Flowers and Foliage

The objective of this publication is to provide science-based information on the best practices and materials necessary to extend the display life of fresh-cut flowers. Anyone with an interest in maintaining the highest standards for fresh-cut flowers and foliage can benefit from the material covered here. It is especially helpful for students and professional florists.

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The information given here is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products, trade names, or suppliers are made with the understanding that no endorsement is implied and that no discrimination against other products or suppliers is intended.

Publication 3853 (POD-05-26)

By James M. DelPrince, PhD, AIFD, PFCI, AAF, Associate Extension Professor, Coastal Mississippi Research and Extension Center; Cole Etheredge, PhD, CFD, Assistant Professor, Plant and Soil Sciences; and Lynette McDougald, AIFD, Instructor, Plant and Soil Sciences.

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