Acacia-See Mimosa
	Achillea-See Yarrow
	Aconitum-See Monkshood.
	African Lily-See agapanthus.
	Agapanthus-Also known as African lily. Large round flower made up of small multiple star-like blossoms. Available in blue and occasionally white. Normally last 7-10 days. Available August-September.
	Ageratum-Also known as houstonianum.  Typically used as a filler flower.
	Alchemillia-Also known as mollis. Mostly used as a wild filler flower. Several small multiple yellow blooms per stem.
	Allium-See Allium Bullet, Allium Giganteum, and Allium Purple Sensation.
	Allium Bullet- Also known as drumstick or golfball allium. Smaller of the allium varieties found commonly in purple and rarely in white. Very long lasting flower with very small blooms on the ball-like flower. Has an onion like odor. Long lasting.
	Allium Giganteum-The largest of the allium family. Large purple head near the size of a baseball or softball. Long lasting with thousands of small blooms on the ball-like flower. It has an onion like odor. Long lasting flower.
	Allium Purple Sensation. The medium size allium. Found in purple with a bloom about the size of a baseball. Hundreds of small blooms on the ball-like flower. It has an onion like odor. Long lasting flower.
	Alstromeria-Also known as a Peruvian lily. It has small multiple lily-like blooms on each stem. Available in a rainbow of colors from pink, to white, to red. Available year round. Flowers can last up to 2 weeks.
	Amaranthus-Also known as hypochondriacus or cat's tali. Tall, thick, weedy, wild flower. Commonly found in red and green.
	Amaryllis-Also known as hippeastrum. Large blossoms that open fully at about 5 inches each with multiple blooms per stem. Available in a large variety of colors. Stems are hollow and can be supported with a wooden stick placed inside. Typically last around 2 weeks. Available year round.
	Ammi-See Queen Anns Lace.
	Annas-See pineapple.
	Anemone-Also known as windflower. Anemones are small blossoming flowers available in a rainbow of colors. The paper-like blooms open quickly. Average life is 6-12 days. Do not use with daffodils or narcissus because the stems will become limp.
	Anethum-Also known as dill flower. Yellow blossom flower with a strong dil-like odor. Used mostly as a wild flower filler for arrangements. Lasts around 1 week.
	Anigozanthos-See kangaroo paw.
	Anthurium-A heart shaped waxy looking exotic flower. Available in white, red, pinks, and variegated colors. Before placing anthurium in a vase soak the flower head in room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Avoid placing anthuriums in temperatures below 55 degrees F. Very long lasting tropical flower with a vase life of 2-3 weeks.
	Antirrhinum-See snapdragon.
	Aranda Orchid- Strong stem orchid available in pinks and purples.
	Argentea-See celosia.
	Artichoke Bloom-Also called cynara. It is a strong exotic stem flower with a purple bloom. The leaves and head are prick.y. Last 7-14 days. Use strong knife for stem.Aquilegia-Short exotic flower with a reddish tint. Lives about a week.
	Asclepias-Available in orange and pinks. Used mostly as a filler flower.
	Asiatic Lily-See tiger lily.
	Aster Matsumoto-see matsumoto aster.
	Astilbe-Used mostly as a filler flower. Available in white, rose, and pink colors. Lasts 5-10 days.
	Atriplex-Tall reddish filler flower. Lasts 5-10 days.