This information was obtained from the annual survey of commercial floriculture producers in the 36 major producing states. All major plant categories decreased in value from a year earlier. Other flowering and foliar type bedding plants in flats led all categories in New York during 1996 with a wholesale value of 12.2 million dollars and were grown on 3.18 million square feet. Flats of impatiens were second with 9.15 million dollars and were grown on 2.79 million square feet. Fifth was other potted, flowering and foliar bedding plants at 4.56 million dollars grown on 1.37 million square feet.
Potted foliage is net value of sales.
Includes cut cultivated greens. For potted foliage, value is based on net value of sales. 2,583 Finished Florist Azaleas Number Sq. Poinsettias Number Sq. For potted foliage, value is based on net value of sales.