When you hire a florist, know what you want when you order. Most people choose a floral arrangement by price, but the decision should hinge on more than that: Is the recipient a man or a woman? Does he or she have a hobby that could be reflected by the floral design? Know what colors you want to send and whether you want bulbs in the arrangement, a live plant or a simple garden bouquet. If you decide to send a live plant, try to determine where the plant will be kept, whether in a low-light office setting or a bright, sunny home kitchen. Floral designers are trained to create established design arrangements as well as new designs based on the customer's wishes. Fresh flowers for arrangements are flown to florists from Ecuador, Holland and Thailand and from many states, including Hawaii. Larger flower distributors are able to handle last-minute orders, especially on busy days such as Valentine's Day and Mothers' Day. When you call major distributors, operators are trained to offer suggestions if you aren't sure what to select. Here are suggestions for types of flowers to ask for throughout the year: Spring: tulip, daffodil, freesia, clarkia Early summer: rose, snapdragon, daisy, carnation Fall: chrysanthemum, gladiolus Winter: carnation, alstroemeria, cyclamen, poinsettia.
RESOURCES :
Floral Arrangement Specialist
Bachman's Florist
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Phone: 612-861-7734
Fax: 612-861-7717
Website: www.ftd.com/bachmans
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