Flowers& Advertisers May 2012
Alexandra Farms, 305-528-3657, www.alexandrafarms.com
Garden roses and color hydrangeas, grown high in the Andes mountains, hand cut, graded and packed and sold to select importers and wholesalers.
American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), 410-752-3318, www.aifd.org
The American Institute of Floral Designers, a membership organization that promotes education and excellence, recognizes those who excel in the art of floral design through its accreditation and Certified Floral Designer designations.
B&C Mortensen Wood Products, 208-437-5665, www.bcmortensen.com
Manufacturers of wedding, party and display props specifically for wholesalers.
Dramm & Echter, 800-854-7021, www.drammechter.com
Grower and shipper specializing in gerberas, lilies, roses, wax flower, mini callas, succulents and more, known for custom packing and multiple choices of transportation.
Floral Deliver Ease, 877-740-3273, www.floraldeliverease.com
Affordable stabilizers that secure and protect your flowers for delivery. Durable, water and skid resistant.
Floralgrid, 855-866-6726, www.floralgrid.biz
A labor-saving grid made of virtually invisible vinyl that adheres to most surfaces and fits in most vase sizes.
Green Point Nurseries, 800-717-4456, www.greenpointnursery.com
Hawaiian producer and exporter of anthuriums and tropical foliage.
Hortica Insurance and Employee Benefits, 800-851-7740, www.hortica-insurance.com
Business insurance, employee benefits and personal insurance exclusively for the floral industry.
Michigan Floral Association, 517-575-0110, www.michiganfloral.org
This full-service trade association sponsors the Michigan Certified Florist program, creates and hosts the Great Lakes Floral Expo and trade show, conducts educational seminars, and more.
Pete Garcia Company, 800-241-3733, www.floramart.com
Representing many well-known industry brands, the Pete Garcia Company’s FloraMart® showroom offers one-stop shopping under one roof. It is home to the FloraColor® program for coordinating palettes. Retail florists can make an appointment to visit the showroom through their local wholesaler. Ask your local wholesaler or e-mail pgsales@floramart.com.
Pioneer Wholesale Co., 888-234-5400, www.pioneerwholesaleco.com/flowersand.htm
National supplier to floral, gift, home and event décor industries for over 30 years, with more than 4,000 items including products for gift and gourmet baskets.
Roseville Farms, 800-370-9403, http://rosevillefarms.com
Growers of hardy, large-flowering cut clematis, available in six colors through brokers and wholesalers including Florabundance, Inc.
Smithers-Oasis, 800-321-8286, www.oasisfloral.com
Makers of fresh-flower foams, including a wide variety of specialty items, and other supplies for florists and floral designers.
The Sun Valley Group, 800-747-0396, www.tsvg.com
A top grower producing the highest-quality cut flowers, including lilies, tulips, freesia, daffodils, irises, and others.
Syndicate Sales, 800-428-0515, www.syndicatesales.com
Makers of functional yet aesthetically pleasing containers and basic supplies for the floral industry since 1946.
TeamFloral, 800-342-2251, www.teamfloral.com
A service that helps you achieve maximum profitability and growth for your shop, using profit analysis, cluster groups, and business coaching.
Texas State Florists Association, 800-375-0361, www.tsfa.org
A professional trade association that develops and implements programs to help members grow. Services include a credit union, job bank, insurance programs, the Texas Certified Florist program and the Texas Master Florist advanced certification program.
Vitamin Institute, 800-441-VITA, www.superthrive.com
Superthrive includes 50 vitamins and hormones in an easy-to-use liquid for reviving stressed flowers or plants and as a supplement to fertilizer for regular maintenance.