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	Aalsmeer : Information English
		Aalsmeer is ideally located in the conurbation of Western Holland, at a stone’s throw of Amsterdam.
		The living horticultural museum in Aalsmeer, called 'The historical gardens', shows the development of horticulture in Aalsmeer; from the arboriculture of the seventeenth century to the shrubs, ornamental trees, ancient roses and finally to the 20th century varieties of flowers.
		The Aalsmeer Flower Parade is the showcase for the latest trends that the Netherlands as the World's Flower Centre offers in the way of floral artistry.
	www.aalsmeer.nl /00004.asp (475 words)

	Aalsmeer, Netherlands
		The town of Aalsmeer lies on the ring canal of the Haarlemmermeer polder, southwest of Amsterdam.
		During the Middle Ages the town owed its importance to fishing, stock-farming, the peat trade and, from 1450, horticulture, which became increasingly important as the nearby town of Amsterdam grew in size and population.
		There are now well over 600 flower nurseries in Aalsmeer, the greenhouses cover an area of some 600 hectares/1,500 acres, and the annual turnover of the flower auctions is more than $200million.
	www.planetware.com /netherlands/aalsmeer-nl-nh-aals.htm (177 words)

	Aalsmeer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Aalsmeer is a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland.
		Aalsmeer borders on the Westeinderplassen, the largest open water of the Randstad.
		The municipality of Aalsmeer consists of the following cities, towns, and villages: Aalsmeer, Kudelstaart.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aalsmeer (136 words)

	I amsterdam - Aalsmeer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Aalsmeer is not only home to the world’s largest flower auction, it also houses a mega TV Production group, Yacht- and Shipbuilding, and a top location thanks tp the proximity of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
		The Aalsmeer Flower Parade is one of the Netherlands’ top annual events, held every year on the first Saturday in September.
		Aalsmeer is an area with plenty of open water and sailing enthusiasts.
	www.iamsterdam.com /doing_business/amsterdam_area/aalsmeer (410 words)

	A flower in its cap
		The `Verenigde Bloemenveilingen Aalsmeer' (United Flower Auction Aalsmeer) is the result of a merger between two major auction firms to form a giant auction organisation which conducts its business in a huge modern complex with an area of over 7,15,000 metres.
		Of the seven flower auctions in Holland, Aalsmeer is the largest with a 43 per cent share and is a major player in the 5-billion guilder Dutch flower export trade.
		Aalsmeer is an hour's drive away and is on the regular itineraries of tour companies.
	www.thehindubusinessline.com /2000/03/13/stories/101372s2.htm (698 words)

	Cooperstown Chamber - Aalsmeer Motel and Cottages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Aalsmeer Motel and Cottages is a family style resort, safe for children.
		The large 4 1/2 acre wooded property extends from the highway to the lake, and has 300 feet of lake frontage.
		Aalsmeer has a dock and float for swimmers, a roped off shallow bay safe for children, a fine sand beach for sand castles and sunning, and a large lawn for relaxing.
	www.cooperstownchamber.org /aalsmeer (124 words)

	Historische Tuin Aalsmeer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Aalsmeer is famous for its flowers and plants and has the largest flowerauction in the world (V.B.A.).
		Because of the growing amount of flowers en vegetables, which were grown in the beginning of 1900, this system did not work anymore, and the growers started an auction in 1912.
		A specialty of Aalsmeer is the ‘forcing’ of lilacs.
	www.noord-holland-tourist.nl /pictures/toerist_beheer/brochure/tuinaalsmeer/welcome_uk.html (487 words)

	The Dutch flower sector: Structure, trends and employment - 4 - Sectoral Activities
		In 1972 the Board of the Aalsmeer auction allowed imported flowers to enter the auction, the first time that the auction not only functioned as a marketing support for its own members but also for third parties.
		Aalsmeer is supplied by 60 transporters who collect the harvested flowers every afternoon/evening.
		Aalsmeer receives products of 8,000 suppliers, 4,500 of whom are members/suppliers, the rest being mostly foreign suppliers.
	www.ilo.org /public/english/dialogue/sector/papers/flrsect/flrsect4.htm (1668 words)

	Off the Beaten Path - Aalsmeer Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
		Aalsmeer has in it's centre a draw bridge and though we are completely used to them, I know that many foreigners are completely crazy about these typical Dutch water crossings.
		Aalsmeer used to be connected to the train network of The Netherlands, but isn't anymore.
		Aalsmeer honours it's loyal means of transport with this special place that it got within it's bounderies, just next to the tree growers cemetry.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Netherlands/Provincie_Noord_Holland/Aalsmeer-463544/Off_the_Beaten_Path-Aalsmeer-BR-1.html (1066 words)

	American Way Magazine - Trends for the Modern Traveler / Travel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		At Aalsmeer, follow signs to the visitors’ center in the large building with the red tulip logo.
		Aalsmeer’s flower growers adopted the idea, formed a cooperative, and in 1911 held the first auction, in a coffeehouse.
		By 7:30 a.m., visitors are admitted for a self-guided tour that runs a half-mile through the main operations of the massive building and allows a peek at four of the five auction rooms.
	americanwaymag.com /aw/travel/feature.asp?archive_date=4/15/2005 (1474 words)

	Aalsmeer.com - Nieuwsbericht (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Aalsmeer Market takes place at the Flower Auction itself and is open from 08.30 am until 5.00 pm on 5 and 6 November and until 3.00 pm on Friday 7 November.
		Visitors to the Aalsmeer Market will have the chance to nominate their choice for the best five new plants and the best five new flowers.
		The Aalsmeer Market coincides with the International Horti Fair, held in the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam (Opening times 5, 6 and 7 November from 10.00 am till 7.00 pm and on 8 November until 5.00 pm).
	www.vba.nl /viewNieuwsItem.asp?pagetitle=Nieuwsbericht&DefinitionID=10&NWS_ID=185 (476 words)

	World's largest buildings - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The chiefly one-storey Aalsmeer Flower Auction, The Netherlands, with its 990,000 m² of floor space is probably the world's largest building in terms of both footprint and floor area.
		The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois, United States, claims to be the largest commercial building in the world, but at 390,000 m² (4.2 million ft²) it is considerably smaller than the Aalsmeer Flower Auction.
		The never completed Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea is also one of the world's largest buildings with 360,000 m² of gross floor area.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/World's_biggest_and_largest_buildings (839 words)

	Aalsmeer - TheBestLinks.com - Amsterdam, Hilversum, Netherlands, TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a stub, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Aalsmeer - TheBestLinks.com - Amsterdam, Hilversum, Netherlands, TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a stub,...
		Aalsmeer, Amsterdam, Hilversum, Netherlands, TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a...
		de:Aalsmeer it:Aalsmeer nl:Aalsmeer Aalsmeer (population: 22,794) is a town in the north-western Netherlands, in the province of North Holland.
	www.thebestlinks.com /Aalsmeer.html (145 words)

	Aalsmeer (The Netherlands) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Aalsmeer in Noordholland is rather famous because of its flower-auctions, from where tulips and hyacinths are sent all over the world in no time, because of the close vicinity of Schiphol Airport.
		Ever since its foundation Aalsmeer had to struggle with the "waterwolf", mainly the big Haarlemmermeer; after that inland lake had been made into a "polder", Aalsmeer could develop into the thriving community it is now.
		These are related to the cultivation of raspberries, a very popular product in Aalsmeer in the 19th century, but now discontinued.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/nl-nh-am.html (250 words)

	Aalsmeer Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
		Aalsmeer, close to Amsterdam and yet not overpopulated and in the possession of some open space (in both land as well as water), has in the last decades attracted quite some wealthy people towards it's bounderies.
		Aalsmeer is bordering the "Westeinder plassen" (Westend lakes), a perfect example of peat digging lakes that now-a-days are very popular with water sport lovers.
		Many districts have a parade somewhere in the year, but the parade of all parades is definately the one of the flowerdistrict between Leiden and Haarlem ("Bloemencorso van de bollenstreek" always the last weekend in April).
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Netherlands/Provincie_Noord_Holland/Aalsmeer-463544/Things_To_Do-Aalsmeer-R-1.html (1339 words)

	Esmeralda Farms \| H O L L A N D
		Despite its multiple distribution channels, Esmeralda Farms BV relies heavily on one distinct channel, the Bloemenveiling Aalsmeer auction, where 60% of its flowers are sold.
		Flowers are brought before the auction clock by the cart load, exhibited first by variety, then by color, saying the name of the farm, how many stems, what length, the quality, etc. All of Esmeralda’s products, with the exception of our farm made bouquets, are exhibited at the auction.
		Bloemenveiling Aalsmeer is a prominent link in the international chain of flower and plant sales.
	www.esmeraldafarms.com /holland_auctions.html (682 words)

	Aalsmeer Gold (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Aalsmeer Gold is known for it's longevity and consistent perfection.
		Aalsmeer Gold opens slightly, but will fully open without turning over within a week.
		You can mix Aalsmeer with other yellows for a very cheerful effect.
	www.romanticflowers.com /aalsmeer_gold.html (76 words)

	Flower Auctions, Aalsmeer
		Just outside the town of Aalsmeer is the huge auction complex, established in 1928, in which more than 7 billion cut flowers (some 50% roses and 10% carnations) and over 150 million plants are sold annually.
		The Aalsmeer auctions, together with the other Dutch flower auctions, determine the international price levels of flowers and plants, since 60% of all exports come from the Netherlands.
		The Aalsmeer auctions are held Monday to Friday, starting at 6:30am.
	www.planetware.com /aalsmeer/flower-auctions-nl-nh-afa.htm (142 words)

	Hotel Chariot. Aalsmeer, Netherlands - Discounted rates at www.bookings.de
		The Chariot Hotel in Aalsmeer once housed the Immanuel School, and was bought by the Koster family when the school ceased its activities, and the property came on the market.
		Aalsmeer is famous for its international flower auction, housed in the largest trade building in the world.
		In addition, Aalsmeer’s city centre is host to a number of large TV studios, attracting many visitors from all over Europe.
	www.bookings.de /hotel/nl/chariot.en.html (2731 words)

	Meet a Grower: Hennie de Ruiter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Dutch city of Aalsmeer is located in heart of Holland's flower-growing district.
		Though flower farms dominate the countryside, Aalsmeer is known by florists far and wide as the home of the world's largest flower auction.
		Though most of the flowers are grown locally, many of them are flown in specifically for the auction from growers all over the world.
	www.dutchgardens.com /gardening/content.asp?copy_id=5392 (479 words)

	Let a Billion Flowers Bloom
		After biking around the city and visiting museums full of Rembrandts, Vermeers and Van Goghs, we were ready for a spirit-lifting infusion of color and fragrance.
		Our hotel recommended Aalsmeer, the world's largest flower auction, where every weekday 21 million cut flowers and plants are sold through a process called a Dutch clock auction.
		Aalsmeer operates 24 hours a day on weekdays year round, except holidays, but all the bustle is over by noon.
	www.nytimes.com /2004/03/28/travel/28flower.html?ex=1395810000&en=b99932af1ff217b5&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND (770 words)

	Aalsmeer Flower Cup (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Aalsmeer Flower Cup • Secretary: Petra van Zijverden • Aletta Jacobsstraat 28 • 1433 PE Kudelstaart • The Netherlands • Phone: +31 297 342267 • Fax: +31 297 364831 • E‑mail: flowercup@trampolining.net • Website: http://jump.to/flowercup • Bank: 3001.50.474 Rabobank Aalsmeer
		No Aalsmeer Flower Cup is possible without the support of sponsors.
		The Aalsmeer Flower Cup is being organized by Stichting Aalsmeer Flower Cup.
	home.hetnet.nl /~Flowercup (474 words)

	Bed and Breakfast with Fam. Hutters (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Our house is situated in the centre of Aalsmeer and very close to a large lake (the Westeinder Plas).
		Aalsmeer has the largest Flower Auction of the world.
		Transportation can be reached by feet in less than in 2 minutes.
	home.uni-one.nl /hutters (96 words)

	Official destination guide of the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions - Archive - Events - Aalsmeer Flower Parade
		A long parade of flower-covered floats will be making its way from Aalsmeer, through Amstelveen and Amsterdam to Haarlemmermeer.
		This year the Parade will unfortunately be unable to reach the Dam Square in Amsterdam, therefore the route through the capital city will be shortened, but will be extended in Hoofddorp.
		The theme for the 57th edition of the Aalsmeer Flower Parade is music.
	www.holland.com /uk/whats/events/flowparadaalsm.html (186 words)

	Holland in Springtime: A River Cruise through the Netherlands Daily Itinerary; Day 4: Aalsmeer Market
		We traveled to the daily Aalsmeer flower auction.
		Once a consignment of flowers is made, the trolley is rolled out into the distribution area where it is processed for shipping.
		Eighty percent of the products sold at Aalsmeer are exported to other countries.
	www.wfu.edu /~smithss/netherlands_trip/aalsmeer.htm (268 words)

	Aalsmeer Motel and Cottages - Motel Rooms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		At the Aalsmeer Motel, each large room has two double beds, Mediterranean style furniture, and wall to wall carpeting.
		The rooms have cable color TV, electric heat, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
		One night's rental is requested for an advance reservation.
	www.cooperstownchamber.org /aalsmeer/motel.htm (111 words)

	Aalsmeer Flower Cup information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Higher amounts must be paid in advance to the bank account of the Aalsmeer Flower Cup, Rabobank Aalsmeer, accountnr.
		The Aalsmeer Flower Cup is not responsible for accidents, robbery or loss of money, goods or other property or persons.
		If you are interested in buying a trampoline, please contact the manufacturer or (for information) Ron de Ruiter (home +31 297 531 433, mobile +31 622 498 785).
	home.hetnet.nl /~flowercup/info05.html (430 words)

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