01-03-2007, 04:47 PM
I delivered flowers for an independant florist for about 18 months part time. They were hooked into the FTD network. They charged a $6 surcharge to cover the FTD costs on FTD orders. And they created far more creative and unique arrangements than the FTD stuff.
I would look for a local florist and call them, and tell them what you want. Some regions of the US have far different tastes in floral arangements than others, so what we might love here in Seattle, may look freakish or be too daring for someone in Georgia. That is why so many of the FTD arrangements in the book look rather alike, and use commonly available flowers/greens. What varies are the seasonal arrangements and the vases. They all feature botanicals that are readily available year-round and across the country.
Ask for something that will really last, or inquire about living plants. Those were popular for long stays with the hospitals we delivered to. And some hospitals have restrictions with regards to flowers because of pollens. No flowers in the ICU areas. Ballons and non-flowering plants were OK.
And a plant that makes it and goes home with them will be a constant reminder that you were thinking of them.
I would look for a local florist and call them, and tell them what you want. Some regions of the US have far different tastes in floral arangements than others, so what we might love here in Seattle, may look freakish or be too daring for someone in Georgia. That is why so many of the FTD arrangements in the book look rather alike, and use commonly available flowers/greens. What varies are the seasonal arrangements and the vases. They all feature botanicals that are readily available year-round and across the country.
Ask for something that will really last, or inquire about living plants. Those were popular for long stays with the hospitals we delivered to. And some hospitals have restrictions with regards to flowers because of pollens. No flowers in the ICU areas. Ballons and non-flowering plants were OK.
And a plant that makes it and goes home with them will be a constant reminder that you were thinking of them.