The document provides information on various types of cut flowers including their botanical and common names, availability, color, characteristics, longevity when cut, and pricing. It also briefly describes different types of business entities including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations as well as steps to start a new business.

1. Business Management Flower: Dahlia Term: Sole Proprietor

2. Dahlia Availability: supply varies, July-Nov. Color: pink, red, yellow, orange, white, and bicolors Flower form varies; size varies from buttons to magnificent dinner-plate; many cultivars exist. Large to Medium mass flower Longevity: days 2-10 Sold by Bunch (5) Cost $10-15/bu

3. Sole Proprietor The simplest form of business ownership. There is one owner who reports the income under his or her own ID number. There is no liability protection – if the business is sued – the owner is personally sued.

4. Other Types of Businesses Partnership – Just like a Sole Proprietorship with more than one owner. Income reported on personal income tax – divided according to partner interest. No liability protection

5. What is Liability The state of being legally obliged and responsible If your business is sued and does not have enough assets to cover the amount, your personal assets are sold to cover the difference. Results in Bankruptcy We live in a litigious society

6. Corporations LLC (Limited Liability Corporation) Taxed either as a individual or corporation Personal assets are safe Apply with the State Corporation Commission Need to have Corporate By-laws Easy to do – apply on line Corporation Taxed as a corporation and as individual Personal assets are safe Must have a board Need an attorney to set-up an S or C Corp

7. Steps for a new business Complete a Business Plan - Thursday Apply for a Local Business License Register the Business with the state Apply for an FEIN

8. Cut Flowers Review

9. Gladiolus Sword Lily Availability: year-round Color: white, pink, red, purple, green, yellow, and various bicolors Unique Characteristics: Flower stem is geotropic, curving away from gravity. Colors are many; florets can be plain, fringed, or ruffled, continuing to open progressively. Large line flower: Excellent choice for line-mass designs. Florets are sometimes used in bridal or corsage work to create composite flowers. Longevity: weeks 1-2 Sold by: Bunch (10) Cost: $8.00

10. Limonium Misty Blue Availability: year-round Color: lavender, blue, pink Air-dries well; appears more open than other Limoniums. Small filler flower Longevity: weeks 1-2 Sold by bunch of 5 Cost: $6.00

11. Gerbera - Common & Botanical Name Mass flower Formal or informal Available year-round Colors yellow, red, orange, pink, & white Lasts 4 -14 days (not in foam) Leafless stems Uses special straw to protect stem Sold by: Bunch (10) Price: $.89/st

12. Spray or Mini Carnation Genus: Dianthus Availability: year-round Color: red, yellow, orange, white, pink, lavender, and various bicolors Flower is fragrant, long lasting, and has many cultivars. Shows ethylene sensitivity. Small mass flower: Extremely long-lasting flower and buds add texture, form, and mass. Longevity: days 10-14 Sold by bunch (5), $3.50/bu

13. Alstromeria Peruvian Lily Genus Name: Alstromeria Available year round Colors: White, yellow, pink & purple usually striped and freckled Long-lasting, attractive, ethylene sensitive Form flower, topiary standard Lasts 12-15 days Sold by bunch (10), $7.00

14. Standard Rose Genus Name: Rosa Availability: year-round Color: red, pink, yellow, white, lavender, orange, and bicolors Fragrant; air-dries well; will benefit from stems being cut under water during processing Sold by the stem length 40 -60 -70 cm Mass flower: The rose is as varied in color as in its applications. Uses are limitless. Longevity: days 3-10 Sold by: Bunch (25) Price: $.85/stem

15. Baker’s Fern Genus: Rumohra Available year round Dark green. Fronds are triangular, available in several size grades Medium to large filler, covers mechanics, adds mass & texture May have spores on the back – be careful in corsages Longevity: 1-2 weeks Sold by bunch (12) Cost: $3.00/bunch

16. Ranunculus Persian Buttercup Availability: January-May Color: pink, red, orange, yellow, and white Unique Characteristics: double flowered form is most readily available in the cut flower trade Medium mass flower: Buds and leaves can also be used to add texture or interest. Longevity: days 4-7 Sold by: Bunch 10 Cost:

17. Statice Genus: Limonium Availability: year-round Color: lavender, purple, blue, yellow, and white Air-dries well with a papery texture; durable and versatile. Small filler flower: adds texture to any style of perishable or dried flower designs. Longevity: weeks 1-2 Sold by: Cost:

18. Delphinium Availability: year-round Color: blue shades, white Color can be bold; Ethylene sensitive. Medium line flower Works well in garden-style designs, adding intense blue color Longevity: days 4-12 Sold by: Cost:

19. Standard Carnation Dianthus Availability: year-round Color: white, red, yellow, orange, pink, lavender, purple, green, and various bi-colors Unique Characteristics: Flower is fragrant, long lasting and durable, and extremely versatile. Many cultivars are available. Shows ethylene sensitivity. Design Applications: Medium mass flower, uses are unlimited. An excellent choice for paving, terracing, or pillowing techniques. Sold by: Bunch (25) Wholesale price:$.35

20. Larkspur Consolida Availability: June-September Color: white, pink, purple Stems can be hung upside down to air dry. florets will remain intact. Feathery foliage is indicative. Flower is ethylene sensitive. Medium line flower: Serves as an excellent choice for adding line, and works especially well in mixed garden bouquets or feminine designs. Longevity: days 9-10 Sold by Bunch (10) Cost: $8.00

21. Pompon or Cushion Pomp Genus: Chrysanthemum Spray mum with no button in the center Availability: year-round, Color: white, yellow, lavender, purple, bronze, and burgundy Flower form consists of solid ray florets. Stems often have long laterals. This flower is known for its longevity and durability. Medium mass flower: Round form adds mass to any style of design. Flower is extremely versatile. Longevity: weeks 2-3 long lasting Sold by bunch, $3.00

22. Daisy Pompon Genus: Chrysanthemum Spray mum with a button in the center Availability: commercial product: year-round, many cultivars Color: white, yellow, bronze, burgundy, and lavender Flower form is the same for all daisy pomps with the center colors varying by cultivar. Stems often have long laterals. Medium mass flower: Round form adds mass to any style of design. Flower is extremely versatile. Longevity: weeks 2-3 long lasting Sold by bunch

23. Football or Incurve Mum Availability: year-round Color: white, yellow, pink Flower form is classified as an intermediate incurve mum. A disbud mum. Large mass flower: Round form adds mass, and is a good candidate for use in traditional line-mass designs. Longevity: weeks 2-3 long lasting Sold by stem for very large flowers or bunch 10 for smaller.

24. Spider or Fuji Mum Availability: year-round, many cultivars Color: white, yellow, green 4-5” flowerhead form is produced by many fine to coarse ray florets on a single stem. This is a disbud mum. Large mass flower: Unique “spider” form adds mass and interest; and is useful in traditional line mass designs. Longevity: weeks 2-3 long lasting Sold by bunch or stem depending on size

25. Red Rover Availability: July-November Color: red tipped yellow Flower contains yellow tips and is available as a single stem. Medium mass flower: Round form is a good choice for line-mass designs A nice choice for autumnal arrangements in combination with other members of the Chrysanthemum genus. Longevity: weeks 1-3 long lasting Sold by bunch

26. Wax flower Chamelaucium Availability: September-May Color: purple, pink, or white Fragrant, citrus-like smell is apparent upon breaking leaves. Small filler or line flower. Versatile filler Adds movement to handheld bouquets Provides length or height to container arrangements. Longevity: days 7-10 Sold by: Bunch Cost:

27. Sprengeri Asparagus (Sprenger) Available year round Airy, often trailing stems; thorny; sometimes displays green berries; newer growth appears light green. Available in long lengths for garlands & bridal work or short stems for corsages Plant used in hanging baskets Longevity: 1-2 weeks Sold by bunch (10) Cost:

28. Stock Genus: Matthiola Available Jan – October Colors: white, yellowish-cream, lavender, purple, burgundy-wine medium line flower: a staple for the florist. Can also be useful to add mass to varied design styles Longevity: 4-7 days Sold By: Bunch (10) Cost: $8.00

29. Monte Cassino Aster Availability: Year round Color: white, lavender Flower has prominent yellow center. Small filler flower Daisy-like flowers lend themselves to garden-style designs Longevity: days 7-10 Sold by: Bunch Cost:

30. Calla Lily Zantedeschia Available Year round Pink, yellow, white, orange Lasts 4 – 10 days Formal Line flower – frequently used for wedding work - not really a lily Sold by: Stem Cost $2-4 each depending on size

31. Lisianthus Genus: Eustoma Availability: year-round Color: white, pink, purple, bicolor Flower stem is phototropic Many cultivars are available. Shows ethylene sensitivity. Medium form or mass flower. Laterals are generally longer for smaller-scale designs. All varieties work well in romantic-style arrangements. Longevity: days 7-14 Sold by: Bunch Price: $10

32. Solidago Availability: *Year Round* Color: yellow – can be dyed red Air-dries well; often contains long enough laterals to be used individually. Small filler flower, also canbe used as a line element in smaller-scaled designs. Longevity: days 7-10 Sold by Bunch Cost: $5/bunch

33. Bear Grass Xerophyllum Availability: year-round Color: green Unique Characteristics: Plant air-dries well; leaves are narrow and bladed, and display an arching habit. Small filler: Multilinear filler is an excellent choice for adding movement to container or bouquet work. Works well in mass. Often is used to create loops in corsage and boutonniere designs. Longevity: weeks 1-3 long lasting Sold by bunch Cost:

34. Snapdragon Antirrhinum Availability: year-round Color: pink, white, yellow, purple, and orange Flower stem is geotropic in that stems bend away from gravity. Store in vertical position to avoid curvature. Individual florets “snap” when gently squeezed. Most varieties have sweet fragrance. Medium line flower: Serves as an excellent choice for any style of design. Longevity: days 10-14 Sold by Bunch 10, $10 - $12

35. Today Displays – Read chapter 22 in book Answer the questions on the worksheet and place them in your notebook. We need to create a display for the end of the school year. Sketch a potential display for the annex display case.

36. Annex Display Case

37. Fauquier FFA Annual Banquet You and your family are cordially invited to our Annual Chapter Banquet. Join us in celebrating our chapter and our member’s achievements as well as recognizing those who have supported us throughout the year. A meal is provided. Please RSVP by calling 428-2152 or 428-2160 by May 4th. Thursday, May 13 th , 2010 6:00 pm Effie Bell Cafeteria Fauquier High School