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This video has absolutely nothing to do with flowers. But it’s so funny. Apparently, this is a Japanese comedy show. The rule is that you can’t laugh, or you would be whipped!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md8qQa_cCOM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iAmNwGQudA

Linnea Johansson said in a USA Weekend magazine that flower arrangements can be a total rip-off for parties.  Now, SAF (Society of American Florists), of which we are a member, formerly protested to both Ms Johansson and USA Weekend magazine.  Here’s the quote…
“While SAF understands and appreciates the need to provide readers with decorating […]

When you place an order for flower delivery at 1-800-flowers.com, FTD.com, or ProFlowers.com, at the end of checkout, they will charge you a fee for their service.
In case for 1-800-flowers, it’s $12.99 and they call it “Shipping and handling fee.”
You might think that the fee is reasonable, because they will deliver your flowers to the […]

In Nov 11 issue of USA Weekend magazine, Linnea Johansson, author of “Perfect Parties: Tips and Advice from a New York Party Planner”, offered the following “tip” for Holiday parties.
“Flower arrangements can be a total rip-off,” Johansson says. Instead, buy one kind of flower, in one color, in bulk. “Make your own multiple arrangements,” she […]

Do you know “Direct Shippers” of flowers?  ProFlowers.com is the best-known example (1-800-flowers and FTD do Direct Shipping, too).  They send the flowers via common courier (such as Fedex).  The flowers will come in a cardboard box, unarranged.  We also offer a similar service called “DIY” (Do-It-Yourself; see below).
Their flowers are advertised as “Direct from Field”, […]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4o0NaXLULg