Dressing A Poinsettia Diane Runde November 20, 2001

Allow them to select a poinsettia

After the selection….. Remove all dead leaves or debris from the top of the pot If soil is moist, do not water- if dry, water it lightly Allow customer to select foil, bow, and ribbon colors Suggest something if they don’t know what colors look best together.

Check Water & Be Careful

Carefully, Cut the foil…. You need 13 inches Be sure to measure it Cut it on the INSIDE Fold 1/4 of the all edge areas to the inside. If you rip the foil or put a hole in it, get another one.

Place the poinsettia on the foil Make sure the pot is in the center of the foil Carefully pull up one corner and DO NOT TUCK IT. Tuck the foil between the corners. Fold it gently over the edge of the pot.

Foil the edges... Bring the foil up on all sides of the plant BE VERY CAREFUL Crease and turn, crease and turn Lift the leaves, do not smash them against the pot. Be PATIENT

Add the bow Select the ribbon color Cut it to length and follow the book directions for a pinch bow. Add the pick Wrap the wire around the wooden part

Bow with wooden pick

The ribbon around the pot Select the ribbon color Cut 24-25 inches of ribbon Diagonally cut the edges of the ribbon Wrap it around the pot and foil to be sure it is long enough

Inserting the Bow Put the pot ribbon on the pot Pull the two ends together Cross the ends at the top between two corners -forms an “X” Push the bow with pick through the ribbon.

Add the care tag Tells them how to care for the poinsettia Contains name of purchaser Advertises the Craig FFA Allows for easy removal of prices

Protect the poinsettia Ask when it will be taken home They will not tolerate more than a few hours of chill Sever chill = death in minutes Put a plastic bag with air around the plant

THANK YOU Be sure the thank them for the sale Collect the funds Record the sale and issue a receipt Ask if you can take it out to the car for them Be polite and helpful as if your paycheck depended upon it!

It’s Beginning to look a lot like Christmas So, smile and happy holidays!