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Petal Pushers: Is Your 'Local' Florist Really Long-Distance?
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Article from the US Federal Trade Commission. www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/flwralrt.htm
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AboutFlowers.com
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Sponsored by the Society of American Florists. Features buying advice, a guide to flower varieties, care tips, occasion reminder service and directory of local US and Canadian flower shops. www.aboutflowers.com
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Everyday?
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Articles provided by the Organic Consumers Association advocating the purchase of pesticide-free fresh flowers. www.organicconsumers.org/organic/flowers020204.cfm
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The Florist Detectives
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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. www.floristdetective.com
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Conscious Choice: Cut Flowers?
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Article advocating the purchase of organically grown cut flowers. Discusses the alleged effects of pesticide residue to consumers and flower handlers. www.consciouschoice.com/2003/cc1602/organicflowers1602.html
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Smartmoney.com: The Best Buck for the Bloom
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Article providing money saving tips for ordering florist-delivered Mother's Day flowers. www.smartmoney.com/consumer/index.cfm?story=20050504
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Avoiding Floral Scams and Flowery Disappointments
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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. www.bankrate.com/brm/news/advice/20030210c1.asp
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