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Poinsettia bud initiation dates: Study of bud initiation dates enables growers to produce and time better poinsettia flowers
Authors
A. M. KofranekR. H. Sciaroni
Authors Affiliations
A. M. Kofranek is Assistant Professor of Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture, University of California, Los Angeles; R. H. Sciaroni is Farm Advisor, San Mateo County, University of California.Publication Information
Hilgardia 8(1):9-9. DOI:10.3733/ca.v008n01p9. January 1954.
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Abstract
The poinsettia–grown especially for the Christmas holiday season–is valued at approximately $250,000 annually. It is the third ranking pot plant crop in California with over 60% of the plants being grown in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Kofranek A, Sciaroni R. 1954. Poinsettia bud initiation dates: Study of bud initiation dates enables growers to produce and time better poinsettia flowers. Hilgardia 8(1):9-9. DOI:10.3733/ca.v008n01p9
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