Copyright 2000 - 2002 News And Entertainment Network All Rights ReservedFor florists and floral professionals, the world of flowers is a continuously evolving field. To keep abreast of industry trends and specialized information, it can be vital to stay in touch with the many resources available online and through flower-related organizations. The following resources constitute an excellent library for launching deeper into various themes of the greatest interest to most florists, from specialty flower varieties to floral photography.
An Informational Flower Guide about the Rose
Info for Florists - The History of Roses
The rose garden of this university horticultural extension offers a thorough article on the history of rose cultivation.
American Rose Society - Rose Resources, from Flower Delivery to Growing
This nationwide society of rose fanciers features one of the most comprehensive listings of publically available, rose-related resources online.
University of Minnesota - Culture of Garden Roses
This university extension service offers an in-depth article on rose cultivation for the home gardener.
Portland Rose Society - Gardening, Nursery and Florist Resources
Oregon's Portland Rose Society is one of the country's oldest and largest rose societies and host to of the largest rose shows in the nation.
Dallas Area Historical Rose Society - Garden and Florist Links
The Dallas Area Historical Rose Society is dedicated to the enjoyment, enhancement and promotion of antique rose varieties.
The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College - Information for Florists
This community college rose garden offers an array of online resources related to rose cultivation and appreciation.
Rose Society of South Australia - Useful Links
South Australia's pre-eminent rose-fanciers society provides links to various rose-related organization websites, including both Australia-based and international societies.
All about the Orchid Flower
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
This collection, held by the Smithsonian Institution, is open to the public and now features a searchable online database of orchids.
American Orchid Society - Resources
This national organization for orchid fanciers provides a listing of resources, including international organizations, photo libraries and specialty florist networks.
Odom's Orchids - Orchid Flower Delivery and Orchid-Related Links
This U.S.-based authority on all things orchid offers useful links.
Orchid Links - Specialty Florists and Orchid Fancier Societies
This collection of links focuses on orchid-related organizations, including many nurseries and instructional websites for growers.
Skip the Flower Delivery - Growing Orchid Links
This orchid society, based in central Florida, offers informational links on orchid care, including a focus on species native to the subtropical United States growing zone.
Saginaw Valley Orchid Society - Orchid Links, Supplies, and Florists
This non-profit organization aims to promote and aid the development and preservation of orchids, providing useful links to Michigan-based and international enthusiasts.
The Orchid House - Resources by Enthusiasts and Florists
This independent website, supported by the University of Waterloo, offers a lengthy array of links to sites addressing orchid care, species information, common diseases, botanical gardens, conservation and more.
Flower Meanings by Color
Flower Meanings by Color - Infographic by Flower Delivery Specialists
This eye-catching and comprehensive infographic gives a background to the symbolic meanings of different flowers, by color.
6 Rose Color Meanings - For Florists and Enthusiasts
This magazine article briefly treats the different symbolic meanings of six different common rose colors.
Sensational Color - The Meaning of the Color of Roses
This in-depth article addresses the symbolic associations of several colors of roses, in explicit detail.
This scholarly article covers the symbolic and affective significance of various flower colors, especially in outdoor plantings.
Flower Colors Have Different Meanings
This newspaper article addresses the history and continuing evolution of the significance associated with flowers of different colors
Choosing the Right Colors for Your Arrangements
This design article offers tips on floral arranging according to color, charting different color's psychological and symbolic associations.
Wrong Flowers Can Mean Death for Global Business
This in-depth article alerts readers to those flower colors and flower varieties associated with death in various cultures.
A Guide to Flower Photography
New York Institute of Photography - How to Photograph Flowers
This internationally recognized photography school offers pointers on photographing flowers, outdoors or inside.
A Beginner's Guide to Photographing Flowers
This introductory article gives novice photographers some tips on getting better shots of blooms.
How to Take Photograph Flowers - For Novices, Florists and Gardeners
This magazine article covers the basics of flower photography, addressing issues such as subject, composition, depth of field and more.
Links for Photographers - Including a Guide to Photography for Florists
This Oregon-based photography society offers links to varied photography resources.
For the Florist and the Photographer - Resources
This photography club, based in Florida, offers a listing of links, including many nature-related resources.
Barnsley Photographic Society - Including "10 Tips for Flower Photography" for Florists
This photography society, established in 1924, maintains a database of useful links, including information related to nature and flower photography, photographic equipment and other photographer clubs.
Useful Photography related links - Nashville Photography Club
This Tennessee-based society features a page of online resources, with particular focus on local Tennessee-based photographers, many of whom focus on natural subjects, such as flower photography.
