"Are you ordering flowers from a local
florist"?
Telemarketing firms are posing as local florists and charging higher fees. You
can protect yourself by taking these steps to be sure the flower shop you are
choosing is really in your local town.
Steps you can take to choose a florist in your local town:
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Check the home page and the "about us" pages for the physical address of the
business.
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Check the "contact us" page for a local telephone number. It should match or be
in the same area that flowers are being delivered. If there is not a telephone
number, be cautious.
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Call the local number. If the phone is answered "Flower Shop" without including
a name of the florist, ask who you have called. If they don't provide the name
of the company you dialed, you may have reached an order gather or
telemarketing firm.
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Ask for the business' street address and directions to the shop. If they won't
provide this information, consider calling a different florist.
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Be aware that just because an ad or website name indicates "City Name Florist"
it does not necessarily mean the company is located in that city.
Texas State Florists' Association cares about the handling of floral orders in
Texas. Make sure your florist is "local".
Through the years many dates hold special places in our hearts. To assist you
in expressing your feeling through flowers on these special dates, your Texas
State Florists’ Association member florist is always available for Professional
guidance. Make the date special with the appropriate flowers, Professionally
designed. “It Says a Bunch”
Romantic Language of Flowers
Anniversary List
| Year |
Anniversary Flower |
| 1st |
Red & White Roses - Unity |
| 2nd |
White Carnations - Pride, beauty, living for love |
| 3rd |
Bird of Paradise - Magnificence |
| 4th |
Alstroemeria- Devotion, friendship |
| 5th |
Bonsai/Topiary - Stability |
| 6th |
Red Tulips - Declaration of love |
| 7th |
Ivy Plant - Wedded love, fidelity, friendship |
| 8th |
White Lilies- Purity, It's heavenly to be with you |
| 9th |
Living Plant- Growth, everlasting |
| 10th |
Pink Rose - To my friend, perfect happiness |
| 11th |
White Daisies - Innocence, loyal love |
| 12th |
Sunflower-Loyalty |
| 13th |
Stock - You'll always be beautiful to me |
| 14th |
Gladiolas- Remembrance, strength |
| 15th |
Stephanotis- Happiness in marriage |
| 16th |
Statice- Lasting beauty |
| 17th |
Red Carnation- Deep love, passion |
| 18th |
Porcelana Roses- Admiration |
| 19th |
Bronze Mums- Joy, long-life, truth, wonderful friend |
| 20th |
Pink & White Roses- I love you still and always will |
| 25th |
Sterling Silver Roses- Love at first sight |
| 30th |
White Rose-Purity |
| 35th |
African Violet-Faithfulness |
| 40th |
Red Roses- Perfect love, respect |
| 45th |
Blue Iris- Faith, wisdom and health |
| 50th |
Yellow Roses- Joy, gladness and friendship |
| 55th |
Calla - Magnificent beauty |
| 60th |
Orchids- Love, beauty, mature charm |
Litany of Flowers
Colors used most predominately in use and
the symbolism of each
| White |
White is used as a symbol for purity. You will see white used on occasions that
commemorate Christ's life on earth, like Christmas, Easter, and Ephiphany. The
purity of white is appropriate for new birth, and therefore is used for
baptism. It is also used for other important events in the lives of people,
such as weddings and funerals. White is the presence of all colors. |
| Red |
Red is used to symbolize both the fire of the Holy Spirit and martyrdom. Since
it is also the frequent color of choice for ordinations and consecrations, one
is left somewhat confused as to whether the red is symbolic of the descent of
the Hold Spirit upon the newly ordained or the new bishop, or in anticipation
of a new church martyr. |
| Purple |
Purple is used for penitence and to indicate sorrow. However, purple is also
used as a symbol for royalty. |
| Green |
Green is the symbol of life. It is also the symbol for growth, fertility, and
spring. |
| Blue |
Blue is also used as a symbol for penitence. No one is quite certain whether
blue or purple provides a more meaningful outward sign of a contrite spirit.
However, blue is also used for penitential preparation, as during Advent. It is
also traditionally the color assigned to the Virgin Mary. |
| Rose |
The color "rose" is used for the Fourth Sunday in Lent and Third Sunday in
Advent. |
TEXAS FLORISTS DELIVERED OVER 500 FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS TO HOSPITALS AND NURSING
HOMES
Following the annual convention of the Texas State Florists’ Association, held
this past July, dozens of Texas Florists rearranged the many floral displays,
placed them in vases, and then delivered over 500 bouquets and arrangements to
hospitals and nursing homes in the Clear Lake area.
TSFA Members personally delivered the hundreds of bouquets to the hospitals.
Volunteers then carried the arrangements to nurse’s stations, patient rooms,
and common areas. TSFA received dozens of thank you cards and messages. One
nursing home resident said, “When I walked into the dining room, I was
speechless. I noticed everyone felt the same way.”
“We are so delighted to know that patients and hospital staff at these fine
medical institutions have an opportunity to enjoy the most magnificent floral
arrangements our florists can create, “ explains Judy Rutledge, President of
the Texas State Florists’ Association. “This is part of the excitement of the
convention every year, wherever it is held, that the 800 Texas florists who
attend the convention annually know that their creations are not going to
waste, but will have a glorious second life at local hospitals.”
For more information, telephone the Texas State Florists’ Association at (800)
375-0361.
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