floristry
Also known as florist
thumb|A Parisian Flower Market by Victor Gabriel Gilbert thumb|A wedding Flower bouquet|bouquet of [[cymbidium arranged by a florist]]
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14 sectionsContents
- Styles
- Ikebana
- English Garden
- Modern/European Style
- Contemporary/Dutch Style
- Australian Style
- Significance of particular flowers
- Role in personal relationships
- Fresh flower sources
- Floristry shops
- Supermarket flowers
- Technology
- See also
- References
thumb|A Parisian Flower Market by Victor Gabriel Gilbert thumb|A wedding Flower bouquet|bouquet of [[cymbidium arranged by a florist]]
Floristry is the production, commerce, and trade in flowers. It encompasses flower care and handling, floral design and arrangement, merchandising, production, display and flower delivery. Wholesale florists sell bulk flowers and related supplies to professionals in the trade. Retail florists offer fresh flowers and related products and services to consumers.