Demand for ornamental flowers has considerably increased.

Market Yard: The wedding season has just started and the demand for ornamental flowers has increased in the state, but the demand for other loose flowers is low and the arrivals are also moderate, said Arun Veer, president of the All Flower Market Barriers Association. Flower rates per kg are as under: Marigold: 5-15, Rose: 150-250 , Aster: Bunch - 10-20, Loose - 60-120, Capri: 10-30, Chrysanthemums (Shevanti) 60-100, Jasmine: 500-600 , Roses (Bundle): 40-60, Bouquet: 30-100, Dutch Roses (20 nos.): 160-250 , Lilies: 15-25, Daisy: 100-120 . Carnesian: 200 300 .