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The article reports on the investment of floriculture company Mak Breeding BV in breeding lilies to compete with larger bulb farmers and commercial cut flower growers in the Netherlands.

Focuses on Stow Greenhouses' specialization in hybrid lilies in Stow, Massachusetts. Use of sophisticated bench systems and efficiency measures.

The article focuses on Feingold Flowergrowers P/L, one of the largest lily growers in Australia established by John Feingold. It states that year round production of flower requires a supply of fresh bulbs, and one of the bulb suppliers for Feingold Flowers is the Dutch company Van den Bos. It says that Feingold Flowers complies with the quarantine regulations required by the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS).

The article offers the insights of World Breeding BV breeder Pieter Jan Kos and commercial manager Kees van der Wereld regarding the breeding of lilies. Van der Wereld mentions the two types of lilies such as the workhorses and show ponies which are widely recognized for their strength, disease resistance and productivity. Kos discusses the success of their 2011 Dutch Lily Days.

The article focuses on lily business of the company Zabo Plant. The company's annual output is about 100 million lily bulbs for clients all over the world. Jacob Langelaan, area sales manager at the company, mentions that they receive lily bulbs in October after which they undergo different treatments like disinfection and washing. It highlights that the company wants to expand its lily business in the U.S.

Information about the 3rd intenational symposium on the genus lilium organised by the Section Ornamentals of the International Society for Horticultural Plant (ISHS) held in Zhangzhou Fujian province in China from April 1-3, 2014. Topics discussed include biodiversity, flowering, and genetics and breeding. The symposium featured several keynote speakers, including Xuewei Wu of the Flower Research Institute Yunnan, Bill Miller of Cornell University, and Paul Arens of Wageningen University.

The article focuses on the lily breeder Mak Breeding of the Netherlands, which has built its reputation through the introduction of several breeds. It mentions the family business' programme for orientals and pot lilies. It says that the breeder has partnered with Wetering Potllium to operate in the supply chain. It adds that products must be launched properly among florists to succeed in international floriculture.

The article focuses on the management of lily supplier Royal Van Zanten and the Lily Show in Keukenhof, Netherlands. Marketing and promotions officer Derk Stol mentions that the most important activities of the company involve breeding and multiplication of lilies. It adds that the Lily Show, which is considered as the largest lily show in the world, includes a small section with the flowers from Van Zanten.

The article offers information on events related to horticulture in the Netherlands. It notes that the annual Freesia show held in Keukenhof's Oranje Nassau Pavilion has featured a mix of classic romance, knitwear trends and floral Easter arrangements. It adds that the flower naming event on May 11, 2012 has marked the opening of the Keukenhof Lily Show that featured varieties of stunning lilies. Moreover, the Meijer Roses rose grower has swept again the Keukenhof Award for the third time.

The article focuses on the high percentage of shipping for irises flower in the Netherlands. It states that 50 million flower bulbs were shipped by Maveridge International, a flower bulb company specialises in growing, exporting, and breeding high quality bulbs such as lilies, crocus, and irises. It mentions that irises serves as an important role in annual sales which generated 50% of the business domestic market.

The article focuses on the commercial flower and plant production business in Italy. It says that the plant and flower industry in the country have contributed to the country's international image. It mentions that among the ornamental flowers produce in Italy includes Lilium, Chrysanthemums, and ornamental citrus. Moreover, the Italian plant and flower industry will be featured at the international plant fair IPM Essen in 2012.

The article offers information on events including Tangshan International Horticultural Exposition 2016 to be held in China from 29 April to 16 October, Dutch Lily Days in Netherlands from 7 to 10 June, and International Floriculture Trade Exposition in Kenya from 8 to 10 June.

The article offers information on the varieties of daffodil bulb and Chinese Sacred Lily present at the international trade fair for plants IPM ESSEN in 2016.

The article discusses the Dutch Alstroemeria Award and candidates to win it for 2008. Alstroemeria breeders in the Netherlands are judged on their hybrids by the judging committee VKC. Candidates for 2008 include Könst Alstroemeria, Van Zanten Plants, and Hilverda Aalsmeer. Candidates have to submit information on post harvesting and production to the Dutch Auction Association (VBN).

Provides some insights into the causes and prevention of upper leaf burn or necrosis which is a disorder found in greenhouse-grown Oriental hybrid lilies. Calcium deficiency in plants; Characteristics and symptoms of the disorder; Effects of cultivars, bulb size, light intensity, humidity and growth rate. INSET: TIPS FOR REDUCING UPPER LEAF NECROSIS ON ORIENTAL HYBRID LILIES..

Features cut lilies in floriculture in the Netherlands. Impact of the oversupply of lily bulbs on prices; Decline of the prices to lily bulb producers and suppliers; Production of the input material for Dutch lily breeders.

This article focuses on the Dutch Lily Days set on June 2-5, 2015 in the Netherlands and mentions other topics, including the show's participants, including De Jong Lilys and Mak Breeding, its purpose to showcase the latest breeding breakthroughs, and its importance for the Dutch lily industry.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the guest editor discusses several floriculture events including the Flower Trials 2014 to be held from June 10-13, the 2014 Ciopora Chronicle event, and the 3rd International symposium on the genus of Lilium held in China from April 1-3, 2014.

The article offers information on the Fourth Dutch Lily Days, a meeting of flower growers, to be held in Netherlands from May 20-23, 2014.

The article focuses on the "Dutch Lily Days," a trade show of various lily assortments in the Netherlands. It says that the number of visitors in the 2012 has increased to 600 as compared in 2011. It states that the said event has driven the attention of international specialist periodicals and media on lily. It also mentions that the third "Dutch Lily Days" will be held on May 21-24, 2013.

Several tables are presented which lists the top cut flower and indoor plant sales for 2012 which includes rose, chrysanthemum and lilium oriental.

The article focuses on the flowers show in Keukenhof which features Dutch Lilies and attended by several lily growers. It mentions that most of the lily flowers showcased in the show were produced by growers from Netherlands, as the world's largest supplier of lily bulbs. It says that the distinctive input of The Lily Company in the show was interesting in which stages some of its exhibits as growing plants in the containers.

Information about Lilytopia 2011, a trade show for lily, held in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania from May 20 to 30, 2011 is presented. The event has also featured a one-day symposium, which attracted Lilium growers, breeders and retailers, on the developments in the growing practices of lilies held May 23, 2011. The participants were also given opportunity to select their favorite new variety on display in the Lily Idol competition.

The article discusses the result of a study conducted by the Southern Plant Environment Laboratories at the North Carolina State University which resulted in photographs and descriptions of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium deficiency symptoms in young Lilium longiflorum plants. Relevant photographs are provided.

The article looks at the flower company De Jong Lelies. De Jong specializes in the breeding and wholesale of lilies. Moritz Ceulemans is the De Jong's manager of research and development and has headed the breeding program for 40 years. Ceulemans is trying to create hybrid lilies for white, pink, orange, and red coloured lilies.

The article reports on the increase in lily bulb sales by 20% in 2006 in China. The country imported bulbs from South America to meet the extra demand. Small bulbs of Siberia and Sorbonne are very popular because of the lower price. Lily bulb growers are targeting supply to the market in Beijing during the 2008 Olympics. Lingyuan estimated that the consumption of lily bulbs will increase from four to six million in 2007.

The article presents information on flower varieties introduced by international plant growers. They include torenia Yellow Moon from Danziger of Israel, rose variety Aubade from NIRP International, cut gerbera called Entourage from Florist de Kwakel, bicolor pot rose variety Pompei Forever from Roses Forever, and white canna lilies called Takii from Japanese breeder Takii & Co. Ltd.

The article reports that cyclamen breeder Schoneveld Twello and White Bridge Bulb Co. published trial data that may help flower growers in the production and marketing of their varieties. Schoneveld Twello tested its cyclamen varieties for the possibility of outdoor landscape use, while White Bridge Bulb Co. tested a lily bulb treatment called Exsent, a product designed to increase flower bulbs per stem as well as storage capabilities.

The article features Takii Europe's popular Tropical series of canna lily from seed with five different colors which were displayed during the Europe Pack Trial 2006 in Netherlands. The Tropical is best for gardens, borders, containers, pots and shallow water gardens while its production is fast and lives in warm, humid conditions. Petunia series were also featured with its new varieties such as the Orange Summer variety.

The article focuses on the role of temperature in the freezing and storage of Oriental lilium bulbs. The collaboration between Dutch lilium experts and researchers from Applied Plant Research (PPO) has led to the conclusion that the occurrence of black shoots is directly tied to the soil temperature. The author highlights the collaborative experimental research. Finally, it is advisable that the Oriental lilium bulbs should be frozen as soon as possible after harvest.

Focuses on the value and quantity of total imports of lilium into the U.S. Lilies grown for cut flowers; Lily production in the Netherlands; Floriculture's transition to milder climates.

Presents tips for preventing leaf yellowing of cut lilium. Placing the stem in commercial post harvest solutions; Post-harvest handling.

Reports on efforts to develop novel varieties of lilium for production in South America. Research conducted by the Argentinian Institute for Agricultural Technology and the Japanese Agency for Technical Cooperation; Cross-breeding of different species of lilium.