44-45 Retail Trade
This industry comprises establishments known as florists primarily engaged in retailing cut flowers, floral arrangements, and potted plants purchased from others. These establishments usually prepare the arrangements they sell.
| Average Jobs Employed | | 5 |
| Average Loan Given | | $30,185 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 7523 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $227,080,923 |
Retailing flowers or nursery stock grown on premises are classified in Industry 11142, Nursery and Floriculture Production;
Retailing trees, shrubs, plants, seeds, bulbs, and sod grown elsewhere are classified in Industry 444220, Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores.
Retailing flowers via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers.