When flowering shrubs fail to bloom in the spring, even though ...

[littleanan]

When flowering shrubs fail to bloom in the spring, even though they appear healthy, it may be because their flower buds were more ___________________ _ than their leaf buds.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

How do proposals submitted only in writing differ from those presented in person?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[akudia]

Answer to Question 1

tender (and vulnerable to winter temperatures)
tender and vulnerable to winter temperatures
tender

Answer to Question 2

Written proposals must be written so completely that all questions are anticipated and answered, because there is no opportunity for clarification or correction from the company.

[littleanan]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent