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 1997 with a wholesale value of 12.7 million dollars and were grown on 5.43 million square feet. Flats of impatiens were second with 10.5 million dollars and were grown on 3.04 million square feet. Fifth was other potted, flowering and foliar bedding plants at 5.06 million dollars grown on 1.68 million square feet.
Potted foliage is net value of sales.
Includes cut cultivated greens. Other Cut Flowers Number Sq. For potted foliage, value is based on net value of sales. Finished Florist Azaleas Number Sq. 10,280 Easter Lilies Number Sq.