The Florist Detectives

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.
http://www.floristdetective.com/

Petal Pushers: Is Your 'Local' Florist Really Long-Distance?

Article from the US Federal Trade Commission.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/flwralrt.htm

AboutFlowers.com

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.
http://www.aboutflowers.com/

Why Buy Organic Flowers for Valentine's Day & Everyday?

Articles provided by the Organic Consumers Association advocating the purchase of pesticide-free fresh flowers.
http://www.organicconsumers.org/organic/flowers020204.cfm

Conscious Choice: Cut Flowers?

Article advocating the purchase of organically grown cut flowers. Discusses the alleged effects of pesticide residue to consumers and flower handlers.
http://www.consciouschoice.com/2003/cc1602/organicflowers1602.html

Smartmoney.com: The Best Buck for the Bloom

Article providing money saving tips for ordering florist-delivered Mother's Day flowers.
http://www.smartmoney.com/consumer/index.cfm?story=20050504

Avoiding Floral Scams and Flowery Disappointments

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.
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/advice/20030210c1.asp