Petal Pushers: Is Your 'Local' Florist Really Long-Distance? -- http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/flwralrt.htm
Article from the US Federal Trade Commission.
AboutFlowers.com -- http://www.aboutflowers.com/
Sponsored by the Society of American Florists. Features buying advice, a guide to flower varieties, care tips, and a reminder service.
DuFresh Florals -- http://www.dufresh.com/
Features design ideas and floral care tips. Offers listing of florists in Florida using the DuFresh products.
Why Buy Organic Flowers for Valentine's Day & Everyday? -- http://www.organicconsumers.org/organic/flowers020204.cfm
Articles provided by the Organic Consumers Association advocating the purchase of pesticide-free fresh flowers.
The Florist Detectives -- http://www.floristdetective.com/
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.
Smartmoney.com: The Best Buck for the Bloom -- http://www.smartmoney.com/consumer/index.cfm?story=20050504
Article providing money saving tips for ordering florist-delivered Mother's Day flowers.
Avoiding Floral Scams and Flowery Disappointments -- http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/advice/20030210c1.asp
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.
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