About
the Flower Industry

People have always used flowers to commemorate life’s special occasions
such as weddings and funerals and milestones such as birthdays
and anniversaries. Flowers are used to convey special messages
such as “I love you” and “Get Well,” to beautify homes and offices,
and to create festive atmospheres for social gatherings.
Talk to your florist about making your occasion extra special.

The flower industry includes fresh cut flowers,
cut cultivated greens, potted flowering plants,
foliage plants and bedding/garden plants,
making floriculture the third largest U.S. agricultural crop.
The U.S. floral industry consists of more than 60,000 small businesses,
such as growers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors and importers.