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The ultimate guide: Flowers

Whether you royally screwed up or just want to spoil someone, beautiful flowers are always in bloom

By Caroline Ryder, Special to Metromix

August 8, 2007

The ultimate guide: Flowers
OK, so you missed Mother's Day, your best friend's birthday is coming up, your sister just had a baby and you're really trying to score brownie points with the boss. The answer to all your problems? Flowers, of course.

But we're not talking about any old garden variety vegetation—you won't find horticulturally ho-hum fare, sticky cellophane or fluffy filler in sight—just unique and sublimely special bouquets and plants for every occasion, delivered anywhere you need 'em.

Heck, you might even find yourself placing orders for no real reason at all...
Organic Bouquet

Organic Bouquet

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Every single pretty bloom has been grown using sustainable agriculture practices. If you’ve had a fight with your green-fingered mom or best friend, you can literally send them an (organic) olive branch.

Flora2000

Flora2000

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Your lover is in Kenya, your best friend is in Korea and your mother is in Kuwait—but did you know you can send all of them flowers, and have them delivered the very next day?

Tic-Tock Couture

Tic-Tock Couture

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For those who covet the calla lilies of celebs, these breathtaking arrangements are beloved by Hollywood A-listers—but there's no red carpet cred required to order.

Pick Up Sticks!

Pick Up Sticks!

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Who said fake flowers had to be tacky? These freshly-stitched and knitted tiger lilies, daffodils, poinsettia wreaths and tulips brighten up any room. Plus, they'll never wilt.

Flowerbud

Flowerbud

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If you’re looking for fresh-cut farm flowers by the ten-dozen, this is a good place to start. The premium-grade blooms arrive as buds so they last even longer.