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FUNDAMENTALS OF CORSAGE MAKING
HFL004 Video

Advice and demonstrations are given concerning tools needed, fitting and shaping the foundation, selecting foliage and greenery, developing the background, selecting and placing the flowers and selecting and using filler items.  Additional instruction is given in feathering, ribbon selection, bow construction, entry presentation and more.  A quiz is provided 11 minutes.


FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPETITIVE FLOWER ARRANGING
HFL006 Video

Illustrates the importance of "staging," or evaluation and placement of cut flowers by the contest entrant.  The demonstrations and discussions include tools needed, fitting and shaping the foundation, selecting foliage and greenery, selecting and placing the flowers and selecting and using filler.  Viewers are given many helpful tips, such as how to place the entry for judging.  The demonstrations will inhance every aspect of a floriculture curriculum.  A quiz is included.  11 minutes.

FLOWER JUDGING
HFL020 Video

Over the years, grades and standards for floriculture have evolved to provide consistent, predictable products for the floriculture marketplace.  This video demonstrates flower judging, staging, and methods for learning these industry standards.  Experience gained in flower judging can help students excel in all aspects of the floriculture industry.  24 minutes.

POST-HARVEST CARE OF CUT FLOWERS
HFL030 Video

Shows the viewer how to properly care for cut flowers from harvest to retail, resulting in a 50% to 125% increase in post-harvest flower life.  This video will quickly reward you with increased profits.  16 minutes.

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