04/4/07

Jackson and Perkins Sold

On April 2, Harry and David announced the sale of Jackson and Perkins, major wholesaler and retailer of roses in the United States.

According to the announcement,

Jackson & Perkins was founded in 1872 and is the nation’s largest
marketer of premium rose plants, grown on approximately 3,200 acres and
harvesting over six million rose plants annually. Jackson & Perkins
generated net sales of approximately $74.0 million over the past twelve
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