by Wendy Aiton
http://www.flowerwa.com
What do the Wisconsin, Illinois, Rhode Island and New
Jersey have in common? Aside from all being states in the
United States of America, they share another distinction -
that of having named the violet as their state flower.
1. One common spring flower represents four states. Can you
name the state flower of Wisconsin, New Jersey, Rhode
Island and Illinois?
2. Many states have chosen flowers that are native to their
state, but only two state flowers bear the state name.
Which state are the only two whose flowers bears its name?
3. It's not unusual for a state to change its mind about
its official state flower, but one state holds the record
for being indecisive. Which state changed its state flower
no less than four times in the course of its history?
The violet isn't the only flower that has been chosen by
more than one state. The dainty apple blossom is the state
flower of both Arkansas and Michigan. It's one of four
fruit blossoms to be named official state flower. The
others are the peach blossom, official state flower of
Delawae, the orange blossom, the state flower of Florida,
and the Oregon grape, which represents Oregon.
Most states have chosen flowers that are native growers.
Hawaii's state flower, for instance, is the yellow
hibiscus. Hawaii shares a trait with many other states -
the yellow hibiscus was not the legislature's original
choice. Until 1988, the official state flower was just the
hibiscus, and many older sources show a red hibiscus.
Of the other states that have changed their official flower
the record holder has got to be Indiana. The legislators of
the Hoosier state chose no less than four different flowers
to represent their state. Originally, the carnation was the
state flower of Indiana. In 1931, the state legislature
chose to recognize the zinnia instead. That lasted nearly
a quarter of a century. In 1957, the legislators changed
the state flower twice - first to the dogwood blossom, and
finally, to the flowers that represent the state to this
day - the peony.
Yellow flowers also take their place among the state
flowers. Hawaii's state flower is specifically the yellow
hibiscus, the sunflower represents Kansas. Both Nebraska
and Kentucky choose the goldenrod, once also the state
blossom of Mississippi. State legislators replaced it with
the far more Southern magnolia to escape the goldenrod's
mistaken reputation for causing allergies.
8. Some states specifically named only one phylum or
color of flower to be their official state representative.
What color is the state flower of Hawaii?
The entire list of state flowers, along with full color
pictures and interesting facts can be found at
www.50states.com
Jun 23, 2008
Fresh Flowers Never Smelled Better
by Denzel Shull
http://www.floristbuddy.com
When you picture the golden Mercury Man, what company comes to mind? The business FTD is just as recognizable by its logo as by its name. For almost 100 years, FTD has been delivering fresh flower arrangements to people's doorsteps.
First known as "Florists' Telegraph Delivery", FTD began in 1910 by using a unique system to deliver floral arrangements to customers. Fifteen American retail florists devised a system to swap orders and get these deliveries to as many out of town customers as possible. Now known as "Florists Transworld Delivery", FTD delivers to just about anywhere in the United States and throughout many other countries.
Why is the golden man so widely recognized throughout the world? FTD is the top florist in the United States as well as throughout the world. The Mercury Network, FTD's electronic network, wires orders and personal messages throughout the floriculture market; most of this market own
floral or gift shops. Then, a network of 20,000 North American retail florists who participate in the Mercury Network work together to get these orders ready for pick up or delivery to your doorstep. Overseas, around 50,000 FTD florists in 154 countries are also poised to fill your order
and deliver.
FTD Corporation (FTDI) is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Call centers in America for FTD are in Illinois, Oregon and Connecticut. The corporation is owned by Leonard Green & Partners and provides the technology necessary for florists to hook up to its system. FTD Group, a subsidiary of FTDI, operates through two venues: FTD.COM and 1-800-SEND-FTD. Each venue offers over 400 floral arrangements and over 800 gift items. As of June 2004, FTDI has brought in $397.1
million in revenues, which is a steady incline since June 2002. FTD has international headquarters in several countries such as Germany and Brazil.
To become a member or affiliate, an operation simply fills out a form. The shop is then able to collect income or commission through FTD.com~s partnership with LinkShare Corporation, a leading e-commerce technology organization. By linking to FTD on the member's website, orders are automatically registered with FTD and LinkShare. Orders that exceed $25 send a commission to affiliates. Affiliates receive this commission by logging into LinkShare.
Why place an order with FTD? FTD guarantees flower arrangements to be fresh. Also, all eliveries inside the U.S. and Canada are guaranteed on the same day. While this is a tall order to fill, FTD sells hundreds of fresh flower arrangements and gifts for almost any occasion. If you feel lost about what gift or floral arrangement to select, an FTD Gift Advisor can provide suggestions appropriate for nearly any special or everyday occasion.
Today, if you see the Mercury Man or woman at your doorstep, you can still bank on getting the highest quality service in the floral industry and some of the best arrangements and gifts in the market.
http://www.floristbuddy.com
When you picture the golden Mercury Man, what company comes to mind? The business FTD is just as recognizable by its logo as by its name. For almost 100 years, FTD has been delivering fresh flower arrangements to people's doorsteps.
First known as "Florists' Telegraph Delivery", FTD began in 1910 by using a unique system to deliver floral arrangements to customers. Fifteen American retail florists devised a system to swap orders and get these deliveries to as many out of town customers as possible. Now known as "Florists Transworld Delivery", FTD delivers to just about anywhere in the United States and throughout many other countries.
Why is the golden man so widely recognized throughout the world? FTD is the top florist in the United States as well as throughout the world. The Mercury Network, FTD's electronic network, wires orders and personal messages throughout the floriculture market; most of this market own
floral or gift shops. Then, a network of 20,000 North American retail florists who participate in the Mercury Network work together to get these orders ready for pick up or delivery to your doorstep. Overseas, around 50,000 FTD florists in 154 countries are also poised to fill your order
and deliver.
FTD Corporation (FTDI) is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Call centers in America for FTD are in Illinois, Oregon and Connecticut. The corporation is owned by Leonard Green & Partners and provides the technology necessary for florists to hook up to its system. FTD Group, a subsidiary of FTDI, operates through two venues: FTD.COM and 1-800-SEND-FTD. Each venue offers over 400 floral arrangements and over 800 gift items. As of June 2004, FTDI has brought in $397.1
million in revenues, which is a steady incline since June 2002. FTD has international headquarters in several countries such as Germany and Brazil.
To become a member or affiliate, an operation simply fills out a form. The shop is then able to collect income or commission through FTD.com~s partnership with LinkShare Corporation, a leading e-commerce technology organization. By linking to FTD on the member's website, orders are automatically registered with FTD and LinkShare. Orders that exceed $25 send a commission to affiliates. Affiliates receive this commission by logging into LinkShare.
Why place an order with FTD? FTD guarantees flower arrangements to be fresh. Also, all eliveries inside the U.S. and Canada are guaranteed on the same day. While this is a tall order to fill, FTD sells hundreds of fresh flower arrangements and gifts for almost any occasion. If you feel lost about what gift or floral arrangement to select, an FTD Gift Advisor can provide suggestions appropriate for nearly any special or everyday occasion.
Today, if you see the Mercury Man or woman at your doorstep, you can still bank on getting the highest quality service in the floral industry and some of the best arrangements and gifts in the market.
Flowers For Your Wedding Day
There is no wedding without flowers. Flowers are the lifeblood of a beautiful wedding day celebration. Flowers are a multi dimensional part of your decorating strategy. They are beautiful, elegant, and provide a wonderful scent.
The flowers you choose should compliment everything else in your wedding. Its colors should complement not just your dress. The colors of your flowers should flow with the colors of the décor of your reception site and the ceremony location.
Unless you are a florist, you'll need to hire one. The florist should be experienced with wedding arrangements. Make sure your florist is able to deliver, install, and remove the arrangements at the end of your event. Even though many reception halls can recommend a florist to you, you should do your homework. Ask for references, and be sure to follow up. It may be tempting to hire a florist without check references, but it could also be irresponsible.
Your wedding flowers should complement the season, your wedding dress, and your color scheme. Your wedding flowers should also complement your attendants' attire, and the style of your wedding.
Before you talk to your florist, prepare a list of wedding flowers you'll need. It will help focus your discussions, and help you stay within your budget. When you discuss the flower arrangements with your florist, she should be able to recommend arrangements based on the size and location of your wedding.
Ask to see photos of previous wedding arrangements, which will give you a feel for their creative qualities and what you can expect to see on your wedding day. It is even better if you arrive prepared with some pictures and magazine cut outs with your ideas. You don't have to take the florist's advice on everything. If you feel strongly about a certain flower or color, it should worth fighting for it.
It is your wedding, and you are the customer. You have to feel good about your flower arrangements.
Article come from Internet
Flowers and Butterflies, the Perfect Combination!
Spring is coming fast and with it the colors of the world come to life. The spring season is not just a time for the gardens to bloom, but a season for the butterfly to come to life as well. Your garden is an ocean of color and to keep this ocean of color coming back in the spring, your use of perennial bulbs, flowers, seeds, and shrubs will lessen tasks in the early spring.
Butterflies that add that complete 'special touch' to your gardens will eagerly look for homes in your gardens if you can provide what it is they are searching for.
So what are the colorful butterflies searching for arriving at your garden?
Flowers such as the Butterfly weed, the New England aster, Blue false indigo, Cheddar pinks, Blanket flowers, Shasta daisies, Garden phlox, Showy stonecrop, Orange cone flowers and the Red valerian are a few of the most popular plants that butterflies will seek out. In some areas butterflies will be prevalent even if you are not planting the flowers or plants that attract butterflies the most, but this in rare cases.
What makes most gardeners seek the addition of butterflies in the garden?
The butterfly's grace, beauty, colors and the quietness of the butterfly is what attracts many gardens to butterflies. The butterfly moves through the garden, landing and taking off without ever really disturbing any on flower at all. This small creature is a pleasant addition to any area in the landscape.
The organic garden is the perfect place for butterflies to relax. Chemicals and pest controls that you use in the garden can affect and drive away butterflies from your garden. What you need to remember when you are using chemicals in the garden is, if it is going to kill the larvae, your butterfly population is going to decease significantly. The butterfly will only reappear in your garden after hatching from the larvae that is deposited in your garden.
Both fragrance and color are going to draw the butterfly to your garden. The scent from the flower must be strong to attract the butterfly. In planning a butterfly garden you will need to decide if any variety of plant is correct for your own grow zone.
While the butterfly bush may be very successful in attracting butterflies, is it the correct plant for your temperature and environment seasonally?
What exactly are butterflies going to live off? Besides living off the nectar from the flowers their selves, the butterfly also thrive off tree sap, animal droppings, fruit, and sweet vegetables in your gardens.
The size of the flower is never going to matter to the butterfly, only the sweet fragrance and the color of the flower will. Additional flowers that you can consider for planting in the butterfly garden are the Butterfly bush, Liatris, Scaboisa, Sunflower, Verbena, Zinnias, Marigolds, Cosmos, Black eyed Susan, Lavender and Sage.
Plan out your garden so the butterfly attracting plants are near the center of the garden, leaving the butterfly feeling highly secure from the wind, predators and even you!
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