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- noun Plural form of
floriculturist .
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Examples
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Frequently they become experienced floriculturists, and at the flower shows that occur annually in several of the Cornish towns they often carry off the prizes.
Harper's Young People, March 2, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly Various
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There are many hard men of business, who are obliged to spend the greater part of the day in their London offices, and who find their best relaxation in amateur gardening; those who grow vegetables, regarding their peas, beans, potatoes, and celery with as much affection as is felt by floriculturists for their roses or tulips.
The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 355, October 16, 1886 Various
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Only two plants are on record among the floriculturists as having bloomed in New York State.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 561, October 2, 1886 Various
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So it is with carnations and pinks, which occasionally vary by layering, and of which some kinds are so uncertain in character that they are called by floriculturists "catch-flowers."
Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation Hugo de Vries 1891
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Whilst the object primarily aimed at by the State is the education of native gardeners and floriculturists, other results may be confidently expected.
In the Heart of the Vosges And Other Sketches by a "Devious Traveller" Matilda Betham-Edwards 1877
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And floriculturists in Himachal Pradesh will keep laughing their way to the bank, especially around Valentine's Day.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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Carnations and pinks (_D. caryophyllus_, &c.) occasionally vary by layers; and some kinds are so little certain in character that they are called by floriculturists "catch-flowers." [
The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, Vol. I. Charles Darwin 1845
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