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Dr. James M. DelPrince

Dr. James M. DelPrince

Title

  • Assistant Extension Professor

Contact Information

jmd5@msstate.edu
Office: 228-546-1011
1011

Overview

Education

  • Mississippi State University, Doctor of Philosophy (PHD), Education
  • Ohio State University, The, Master of Science (MS), Ag & Ext Education
  • Ohio State University, The, Bachelor of Science (BS), Horticulture

Research/Extension Interests

Floral design education, marketing, technology.

Teaching Interests

Floral Design: all aspects including foundations, commercial, art, wedding, sympathy, permanent botanical, preserved, native, ikebana.

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Publications

Year Publications
2025

Etheredge, C. L., DelPrince, J. M., Waliczek, T. M., Baskin, L. E. 2025. Comparison of United States Professional Florists’ Perceptions of Environmentalism and Their Use of Sustainable Floral Design Practices Based on Geographical Regions. ASHS 35(4):604-611.

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2025

Etheredge, C. L., DelPrince, J. M., Waliczek, T. M. 2025. Demographic Analysis of the Perceptions of Environmentalism & the use of Sustainable Floral Design Practices by Professional Florists. ASHS

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2025

DelPrince, J. M., Posadas, B. C., Ryals, J. L., Coker, C. E., Knight, P. R., Langlois, S. A. 2025. Consumer Preferences for Garland Designs. MAFES Research Bulletin 1253

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2024

Etheredge, C. L., DelPrince, J. M., Waliczek, T. M. 2024. Perceptions of Environmentalism and the Use of Sustainable Floral Design Practices by Professional Florists. American Society for Horticultural Sciences 34(6):812-818.

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2024

Nickels, A. F., Etheredge, C. L., DelPrince, J. M., Harkess, R. L., Morrison, C. 2024. Waste Separation and Perceptions of Environmental Health in a College Floral Design Course. American Society for Horticultural Sciences 34(4):468-473.

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2024

Etheredge, C. L., Waliczek , T. M., DelPrince, J. M. 2024. Comparison of United States Consumers’ Perceptions and Willingness to Pay for SustainabEnvironmental Practices in the Retail Floral Industry Based on Geographical Regions. The American Society for Horticultural Science 34(3).

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2023

Etheredge, C. L., Waliczek, T., DelPrince, J. M. 2023. Demographic differences in US consumers perceptions and willingness to pay for sustainable environmental practices in the floral industry. American Society for Horticultural Science

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2023

Etheredge, C. L., Waliczek, T., DelPrince, J. M. 2023. US Consumers' Perceptions & Willingness to Pay for Sustainable Environmental Practices in the Floral Industry. American Society for Horticultural Science 34(1):20-26.

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2023

Ryals, J. L., Knight, P. R., Williams, H. N., Langlois, S. A., Coker, C. E., DelPrince, J. M., Bowden, A. T., Drackett, P. R. 2023. Rooting response of Piedmont azalea (Rhododendron canescens) to auxin basal quick dip on single node cuttings. The Azalean-Journal of the Azalea Society of America 45:42-46.

2023

Posadas, B. C., Coker, C. E., McLeod, C., Knight, P. R., DelPrince, J. M., Langlois, S. A., Ryals, J. L. 2023. Online Survey of Consumer Preferences for Poinsettia Cultivars. Horticulturae 9(4):449.

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2021

Etheredge, C. L., DelPrince, J. M. 2021. Retail florists use novel sales approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic . American Society for Horticultural Science

2021

DelPrince, J. M., Porter, W. C., Overstreet, R. A. 2021. Floral Arrangement Collaboration Sharpens Consumer Connection to Locally Grown Flowers. Journal of Extension 59(4).

2021

Posadas, B. C., Knight, P. R., Stafne, E. T., Coker, C. E., Bachman, G. R., DelPrince, J. M., Langlois, S. A., Blythe, E. K. 2021. Economic Impacts of Horticulture Research and Extension at MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center. Horticulturae 7(8):236.

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2020

Posadas, B. C., Knight, P. R., Stafne, E. T., Coker, C. E., Blythe, E. K., Bachman, G. R., DelPrince, J. M., Langlois, S. 2020. Qualitative Assessment of the Economic Impacts of Horticulture Research and Extension at MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center. Horticulturae 6(4):106.

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2020

DelPrince, J. M. 2020. Stocking the Shop: 19th Century Flower Buying. Journal of Floriculture and Landscaping 6:3.

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2020

DelPrince, J. M. 2020. Ella Grant Campbell, 19th Century Florist, Author and Historian. Journal of Floriculture and Landscaping 5:3.

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2019

Posadas, B. C., DelPrince, J. M. 2019. Consumer Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Wreath Designs. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1227:20.

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2018

DelPrince, J. M., Downey, L. H., Stafne, E. T. 2018. Demographics and Professional Concerns of High Achieving Floral Designers. Journal of Applied Horticulture 20(2):136-138.

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2018

DelPrince, J. M., Knight, P. R. 2018. Activities to Determine Interest in Master Floral Designer Certification Programming. National Association of County Agricultural Agents 11(1).

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2017

DelPrince, J. M. 2017. Teaching Wedding Floral Consultations Through Role Play. HortIM/American Society for Horticulture Science

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Extension Publications

Year Publications
2025

DelPrince, J. M. 2025. How to Book a Floral Design Program for the Master Floral Designer. Mississippi State University Extension

2025

DelPrince, J. M., Englebretson, E. A., Etheredge, C. L., Knight, P. R. 2025. A Primer for the Eco-Friendly Florist. Mississippi State University Extension

2025

DelPrince, J. M., Etheredge, C. L. 2025. Do You Want to Grow and Sell Cut Flowers?. Mississippi State University Extension

2025

DelPrince, J. M. 2025. Fall Floral Designs. Mississippi State University Extension

2024

Coker, C. E., DelPrince, J. M., Knight, P. R. 2024. Daffodils for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension

2023

Coker, C. E., DelPrince, J. M., Knight, P. R. 2023. Celosia argentea var. plumosa for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension

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2023

Coker, C. E., DelPrince, J. M., Knight, P. R., Bowden, A. 2023. Cockscomb (Celosia argentea var. cristata) for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension

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2022

DelPrince, J. M. 2022. Chicken Wire Mechanics for a Large Vase Arrangement for the Professional Florist. MSU Extension P3732.

2022

DelPrince, J. M. 2022. Chicken Wire Mechanics for a Basket Arrangement for the Professional Florist. MSU Extension P3733.

2022

DelPrince, J. M. 2022. Gladiolus Composite Flower (Glamellia) for the Professional Florist. MSU Extension p3736.

2022

Bowden, A., DelPrince, J. M., Knight, P. R. 2022. Dutch Iris for the Farmer Florist. MSU Extension p3740.

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2022

DelPrince, J. M., Carter, R. D. 2022. Growing Your Brand: Farmers Market Displays for Young Entreprenuers. MSU Extension p3746.

2022

DelPrince, J. M., Ryals, J. L., Coker, C. E., Knight, P. R. 2022. Mississippi-Grown Evergreens in Winter Sympathy Designs. MSU Extension p3775.

2022

Bowden, A., DelPrince, J. M., Coker, C. E., Knight, P. R. 2022. L.A. Hybrid Lilies (Lilium longiflorum x Lilium asiatic) for the Farmer Florist. MSU Extension p3818.

2022

DelPrince, J. M. 2022. Graduation Celebration! Graduating Senior Floral Design Ideas for the Professional Florist. MSU Extension p3803.

2022

DelPrince, J. M. 2022. Cornucopias for Floral Designs. MSU Extension p3792.

2022

DelPrince, J. M. 2022. Gladiolus Composite Flower (Glamellia) for the Professional Florist. MSU Extension p3736.

2022

Coker, C. E., DelPrince, J. M. 2022. Zinnias (Zinnia elegans) for the Farmer Florist. MSU Extension p3765.

2022

Coker, C. E., DelPrince, J. M., Knight, P. R. 2022. Celosia argenta var. plumosa for the Farmer Florist. MSU Extension p3915.

2021

DelPrince, J. M. 2021. Master Floral Designer Program: A Quick Guide. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication P3675.

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2021

DelPrince, J. M. 2021. Gladiolus Topiary Design for the Professional Florist. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication P3682.

2021

DelPrince, J. M., Coker, C. E. 2021. Amazon Series Dianthus for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication P3626.

2021

DelPrince, J. M., Coker, C. E., Sheldon, F. 2021. Gladiolus for the Farmer Florist. MSU Extension P3615.

2020

DelPrince, J. M. 2020. Holiday Houseplants (revision). MSU Extension

2020

DelPrince, J. M., Coker, C. E., McCloud-Jackson, C. 2020. Selecting and Maintaining Poinsettias (Revision). MSU Extension

2020

DelPrince, J. M., Posadas, B. C., Coker, C. E. 2020. Preserved Magnolia Wreath for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3426(P3426).

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2020

DelPrince, J. M. 2020. Lantern and Evergreens Centerpiece. MSU Extension

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2020

DelPrince, J. M., Posadas, B. C., Knight, P. R., Coker, C. E. 2020. Magnolia Wreath for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication P3553.

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2020

DelPrince, J. M., Posadas, B. C., Knight, P. R., Tanger, S. M., Coker, C. E. 2020. Pine and Magnolia Wreath for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication P3499.

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2020

DelPrince, J. M. 2020. Creating a Pressed Floral Design. MSU Extension

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2020

DelPrince, J. M., Posadas, B. C., Coker, C. E., Tanger, S. M. 2020. Pine Cone Wreath for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3549.

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2020

DelPrince, J. M., Posadas, B. C., Coker, C. E. 2020. Row Crop Wreath for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication P3550.

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2019

Coker, C. E., DelPrince, J. M. 2019. Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) for the Farmer Florist. MSU Extension

2019

DelPrince, J. M. 2019. Notes for Agents and Volunteers Leading Sweet Mississippi Floral Design Workshops. Mississippi State University Extension

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2019

DelPrince, J. M. 2019. Sweet Mississippi Flower Bowl. Mississippi State University Extension

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2019

DelPrince, J. M. 2019. Care and Selection of Indoor Plants. MSU Extension

2019

Coker, C. E., DelPrince, J. M. 2019. Marigolds (Tagetes erecta) for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension

2019

DelPrince, J. M., Posadas, B. C., Coker, C. E. 2019. Curly Willow Wreaths (Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa') for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 3383.

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2019

DelPrince, J. M., Posadas, B. C., Coker, C. E., Stafne, E. T. 2019. Muscadine Wreath for the Farmer Florist. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 3387.

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2018

DelPrince, J. M. 2018. Cut Ornamental Floral Materials for Floral Design, South Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension

2018

DelPrince, J. M. 2018. Floral Designs for Christmastime. Mississippi State University Extension

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2018

DelPrince, J. M. 2018. Creating an Evergreen Swag. Mississippi State University Extension

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2018

DelPrince, J. M. 2018. Floral Design with Sunflowers and Zinnias. Mississippi State University Extension

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2018

Coker, C. E., DelPrince, J. M. 2018. Stock (Matthiola incana) for the Farmer Florist. MSU Extension

2018

DelPrince, J. M., Bachman, G. R. 2018. How to Design a Closed-System Terrarium.

2018

DelPrince, J. M., Elmore-Staton, L. D. 2018. Floral Design Coloring Book. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 3240:12.

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2017

DelPrince, J. M. 2017. Glycerin-Preserved Foliage. MSUES

2017

DelPrince, J. M. 2017. Boxwood Topiary Design. Mississippi State University Extension

2017

DelPrince, J. M. 2017. Farmer Florists and Wedding Consultations. Mississippi State University Extension

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2017

DelPrince, J. M., Buys, D. 2017. Using a Knife to Cut Fresh Flowers. Mississippi State University Extension

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2017

DelPrince, J. M., Buys, D. R., Deblanc, S. 2017. Using a Knife to Cut Fresh Flowers. MSU Extension

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Graduate Students

  • Caitlin Jackson

Society Memberships

  • American Institute of Floral Designers
  • American Society of Horticulture Science
  • Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers
  • Professional Floral Communicators Association
  • Society of American Florists