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Petal Pushers: Is Your 'Local' Florist Really Long-Distance? - http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/flwralrt.htm
Article from the US Federal Trade Commission. |
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The Florist Detectives - http://www.floristdetective.com/
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. |
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Why Buy Organic Flowers for Valentine's Day & Everyday? - http://www.organicconsumers.org/organic/flowers020204.cfm
Articles provided by the Organic Consumers Association advocating the purchase of pesticide-free fresh flowers. |
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Conscious Choice: Cut Flowers? - http://www.consciouschoice.com/2003/cc1602/organicflowers1602.html
Article advocating the purchase of organically grown cut flowers. Discusses the alleged effects of pesticide residue to consumers and flower handlers. |
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Smartmoney.com: The Best Buck for the Bloom - http://www.smartmoney.com/consumer/index.cfm?story=20050504
Article providing money saving tips for ordering florist-delivered Mother's Day flowers. |