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FERENC KISS CAVANO’S PERENNIALS

the gift of

encouragement

With his unquenchable optimism, Ferenc Kiss inspires enthusiasm

throughout business and life. B Y KELLI RODD A

Ferenc Kiss took part in
a traditional European
apprenticeship program lessed with a bevvy of mentors, Ferenc Kiss received knowledge, patience and
for horticulture. His lessons devotion from people on two different continents. For decades, he’s been paying
and mentors have served it forward one reassuring word at a time.
him well.
As co-owner of Cavano’s Perennials in Kingsville, Maryland, plants are his
Bbusiness, but people are his biggest asset. Instead of getting bogged down in the
minutiae and sitting in front of a screen, Ferenc is often found mingling with nursery staff,
encouraging each one of them – no matter their position or tenure.
“My goal is to be a forward-thinking leader. I hope to support my staff, mentor young
professionals and students, and ultimately change the industry by thinking outside the box,”
Ferenc says.
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