Member Services

ICFG OFFERS THE FOLLOWING TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS AND ITEMS FOR GREENHOUSE GROWERS.  THEY ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

Note:  All prices quoted are in U.S. funds to destinations in the U.S. and Canada.  Firms ordering outside the U.S. and Canada should contact ICFG at ICFG@voyager.net for additional shipping charges.  


 HANDBOOK FOR MODERN GREENHOUSE ROSE CULTIVATION - The most recent addition to ICFG's member services offerings.  The handbook is the English translation of the Dutch book Teelt van kasrozen by the Research Station for Floriculture and Glasshouse Vegetables, The Netherlands. 

Chapters in the handbook cover economic significance, the Dutch rose nursery, water and nutrient supply and root environment, starting material, crop structure, glasshouse climate, harvest and vase life, diseases, pests and disorders, quality control systems, and biological cultivation.  220 pages.

                                           ICFG Members $79.00          Nonmembers $129.00

ROSES - A MANUAL OF GREENHOUSE ROSE PRODUCTION - A complete greenhouse rose production manual for the professional rose grower. 1987 Edition - Edited by Dr. Robert Langhans, Cornell Univ. 372 pages, softbound with 12 color illustrations showing nutritional disorders.

                                           ICFG Members $27.00        Nonmembers $50.00

 COMPENDIUM OF ROSE DISEASES - Prepared by Dr. R. Kenneth Horst, Cornell University. A publication dedicated to the identification and control of diseases affecting roses. 50 pages, 14 pages of color plates, 18 BW photos and illustrations.

                                           ICFG Members $35.00         Nonmembers $50.00

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT OF GLASSHOUSE ROSES - A book by Dr. M. T. M. Kool, The Netherlands. This book represents Dr. Kool’s thesis and covers rose plant bending techniques, importance of plant architecture and plant density.

   ICFG Members $30.00         Nonmembers - Not available.

ROSE NUTRITION SOFTWARE - An MS DOS computer program created to assist growers in the design of a rose nutrition program.

                                           ICFG Members $25.00         Nonmembers $50.00

PESTICIDE TRAINING VIDEO - This one-hour video will help you train your greenhouse staff to observe pesticide safety in the workplace. EPA-approved.

Part I covers general pesticide safety for all employees. Part II covers additional training for early entry workers and pesticide handlers. Part III covers additional training for pesticide handlers. Includes one (1) workbook per video. In English or Spanish.   Note:  ICFG no longer has an inventory of the English version of this training video.  We suggest you contact the Society of American Florists at 1-800-336-4743 to check on availability.

                ICFG Members $34.95        Nonmembers $54.95

"DO NOT DRINK" WARNING TAGS - Clearly mark each faucet, valve and water spray line that is not fit for human consumption. 3" x 6", printed on tear-resistant, yellow, tyvek stock in red and black. Each tag comes with a stainless steel wire for easy attachment. Copy in English and Spanish.

                                           ICFG Members $ .25 each     Nonmembers $1.00 each

WORLD PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF ROSES - Third edition of Jeremy Pertwee’s book on the international production and marketing of cut roses. This publication is a compact international review of conditions, markets and rose varieties offered in major production and market areas. Of special interest is a section that lists rose varieties sold through the Dutch auctions, price and stem volume for 1995-97, and rose varieties for 1998.

                                           ICFG Members $85.00          Nonmembers $120.00

 ROSE PLANT MANAGEMENT BENCH CARDS - Provides visual instruction to employees on how you want different roses cut at different times of the year. Printed on waterproof paper, the 4" x 5" cards are black on white for high visibility. Comes with heavy duty clear plastic envelope suitable for hanging at the end of the bench.

                                           ICFG Members $2.50/set     Nonmembers $5.00/set

ROSE SEMINAR PROCEEDINGS - Held November, 1999, at the Research Station for Floriculture and Glasshouse Vegetables, Aalsmeer, The Netherlands. The Proceedings include reports on "Effects of temperature on growth and development of roses" - Dr. F. Buwalda, "Influence of (supplementary) light and CO2 on growth and development of roses" - Ing. J. de Hoog, "Pre- and post-harvest factors influencing post-harvest quality of roses" - Dr. N. Marissen, "Integrated control of powdery mildew and Botrytis" - Dr. A. J. Dik, "Integrated pest management" - Dr. Ir. J. J. Fransen, "Influence of harvesting method, planting distance and bending on production and quality of roses" - Ing. J. de Hoog.

                                           ICFG Members $25.00         Nonmembers - Not available.

ROSE TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS - Held September, 1997, in Aptos, California.  Edited by J. Heinrich Lieth, Lorence R. Oki and Soo-Hyung Kim, the 185-page Proceedings are "The Environment and Other Factors," "The Rose of Today’s and Tomorrow’s Market," "Overview of the Rose Model," "Postharvest," "Light and Its Effect on Photosynthesis and Rose Production," "Carbon Dioxide," "Temperature and Humidity," "Water and Nutrition" and "Review/Conclusions/ Prioritization."

                                           ICFG Members $50.00        Nonmembers - Not available.


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