Month: February 2010

South Korean exports of roses and lilies surged to record-high levels in
2009, mainly due to the Won’s depreciation against the U.S. dollar and the
development of specially bred flowers, a state-run agriculture trade corporation
said Wednesday. …

De Ann Troen’s suggestion of ‘Summertime Souvenir’ earns festival’s prize rose. …

The percentage of florists who saw Christmas holiday sales increase or stay the
same nearly doubled in 2009, compared to 2008, according to the Society of
American Florists. …

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