Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Florist \Flo"rist\ (? or ?; 277), n. [Cf. F. fleuriste,
   floriste, fr. F. fleur flower. See {Flower}.]
   1. A cultivator of, or dealer in, flowers.

   2. One who writes a flora, or an account of plants.

Source : WordNet®

florist
     n 1: someone who grows and deals in flowers; "the florist made up
          an attractive bouquet"
     2: a shop where flowers and ornamental plants are sold [syn: {florist
        shop}, {flower store}]