Flower Confidential
Amy Stewart
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Flower Confidential
by Amy Stewart
Published
May 16, 2007
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pages
489
ISBN-13
9780786295234
ISBN-10
0786295236
Description
From Amazon: "Award-winning author Amy Stewart takes readers on an around-the-world, behind-the-scenes look at the flower industry and how it has sought—for better or worse—to achieve perfection. She tracks down the hybridizers, geneticists, farmers, and florists working to invent, manufacture, and sell flowers that are bigger, brighter, and sturdier than anything nature can provide. There's a scientist intent on developing the first genetically modified blue rose; an eccentric horitcultural legend who created the most popular lily; a breeder of gerberas of every color imaginable; and an Ecuadorean farmer growing exquisite roses, the floral equivalent of a Tiffany diamond. And, at every turn she discovers the startling intersection of nature and technology, of sentiment and commerce."
Subjects
The cut flower industry
Gilding the lily
The development of the Colombian cut flower industry
Labour laws and human rights practice in the cut flower industry
A commodity subsector analysis of the U.S. cut flower industry
Community and economic impact of export diversification
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Flower Confidential?
This edition of Flower Confidential has approximately 489 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Flower Confidential?
For most readers, Flower Confidential typically takes between 10h 11m and 6h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 122,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 9m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 122,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Flower Confidential?
The estimated word count for Flower Confidential is approximately 122,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Flower Confidential?
Flower Confidential was written by Amy Stewart.
When was Flower Confidential published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 16, 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.