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, and a reminder service.
   http://www.aboutflowers.com/

DuFresh Florals  
   Features design ideas and floral care tips. Offers listing of florists in Florida using the DuFresh products.
   http://www.dufresh.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

California Cut Flower Commission Consumer Information  
   Includes articles about purchasing, product care, seasonal availability, trends and designs with emphasis on California-grown fresh flowers and foliages.
   http://www.ccfc.org/design/design.html

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/