Sponsored by the Society of American Florists. Features buying advice, a guide to flower varieties, care tips, occasion reminder service and directory of local US and Canadian flower shops.
http://www.aboutflowers.com/ - New window - Cached - Archive -
Article from Bankrate.com describing how scam artists are posing as local florist and pocketing fees for their services. Includes ordering advice for Valentine's Day.
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/advice/20030210c1.asp - New window - Cached - Archive -
Article advocating the purchase of organically grown cut flowers. Discusses the alleged effects of pesticide residue to consumers and flower handlers.
http://www.consciouschoice.com/2003/cc1602/organicflowers1602.html - New window - Cached - Archive -
Describes alleged deceptive and misleading marketing practices by affiliate flower sellers and offers advice to locate local florists in the US and Canada. Includes links to file complaints.
http://www.floristdetective.com/ - New window - Cached - Archive -
Articles about traditions, customs and the importance of sending floral arrangements to funeral services. Discusses the history of sympathy flowers, tribute preferences by state and etiquette.
http://www.inlieuofflowers.info/ - New window - Cached - Archive -
Articles provided by the Organic Consumers Association advocating the purchase of pesticide-free fresh flowers.
http://www.organicconsumers.org/organic/flowers020204.cfm - New window - Cached - Archive -
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