1. Module 2 FlowersFD1 Std Rose Gerbera Daisy Chrysanthemums Mini Carnations Delphinium/Larkspur Wax Flower Tree Fern Sweetheart Rose Ivy Iris

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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, $3.00

6. Button Pomp Genus: Chrysanthemum Small cushion type mum green ones are “Kermits” Availability: year-round Color: yellow, white, and green Flower form has a “button” appearance, and is favored for its longevity and durability. Small mass flower: Round form adds mass. Long, lateral stems can be used individually. Material is useful for paveing or pillowing design techniques. Longevity: weeks 2-3 long lasting Sold by bunch: $4.00

7. Football orIncurve 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. $1.00/stem

8. 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 $1.00/stem

9. 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

10. 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: Bunch (10) Cost:$8.00

11. LarkspurConsolida 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

12. 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: $5.00

13. Tree FernAsparagus Availability: year round Color: green (dark) Foliage is airy, soft in appearance and touch; can give “hairy” look to designs if overused. Small filler: Feathery foliage adds a fine texture, and is commonly used in body flower designs. Longevity: weeks 1-2 Sold by: Bunch(25) Cost:$3.50

14. Sweetheart Rose Genus: Rosa Availability: Year-round Ask for 30 or 40 cm rose Often sold in grocery stores Color: White, red, pink, yellow, organge, & bicolor Fragrant, air dries well Smaller than standard roses Small – Medium mass flower, good for bouquets, corsages & boutonnieres Sold by bunch (25), $.60/stem

15. Ivy Genus: Hedera Availability: year-round Color: green or variegated (green with white margins) Stem has graceful vining habit with multilobed leaves; also available as a greenhouse crop. Medium form foliage: Vine is useful for adding interesting line to cascades and other handheld bouquets. Effectively adds length to container arrangements and garlands. Variegated leaf is excellent for use in corsages, boutonnieres, and headpieces. Longevity: days 3-5 Sold by bunch or plant

16. Iris Also called Dutch iris Not Bearded Iris spring garden flower Available year round – peaks in Mar-May Colors: blue, yelllow, purple, white Purchase in bud form – will open over 2-3 days Medium form flower Longevity: 2 – 6 days Sold by bunch 10 $5.00 in season