Wedding Season!

Secretaries Week "Fun Facts"

Secretary week is April 24-30 and Administrative Professional Day April 27

Surprise your Secretary with Beautiful flowers, gift/candy basket, plants and more

check out our website www.florafinos.com or call 740-452-8285 and ask for our "in house" specials!

add a "Thank You" Balloon or "Great Job" to put that extra smile on your secretary's face!

National Secretaries Week was created in 1952 through the efforts of Harry F. Klemfuss, a New York publicist. Working in conjunction with the National Secretaries Association, later known as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Klemfuss wanted to encourage more people to consider careers in the secretarial/administrative support field.

The official period of celebration was first proclaimed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer as "National Secretaries Week," which was held June 1–7 in 1952, with Wednesday, June 4, 1952 designated National Secretaries Day. The first Secretaries Day was sponsored by the National Secretaries Association with the support of corporate groups.

In 1955, the observance date of National Secretaries Week was moved to the last full week of April. The name was changed to Professional Secretaries Week in 1981, and became Administrative Professionals Week in 2000 to encompass the expanding responsibilities and wide-ranging job titles of administrative support staff.

Send your "Easter Lily"

An Easter Lily is a wonderful Gift for the Easter Season. It smells wonderful and just the presence of an Easter lily is so amazing and cheerful it will light up any room.

Caring For Easter Lilies Indoors:

• Choose a sunny or bright location so the plant will receive plenty of light during the day. Keep away from heat sources (like a heat register) since the plant prefers being cool at night.
• Water the plant well each day.
• Once the plant blooms and the leaves begin to yellow, keep watering until ready to transplant outdoors (allow the leaves to die naturally before pruning them from the plant).

Transplanting Outdoors:

• When all danger of frost has passed in the Spring and the soil can be worked, plant the bulb 6 to 8 inches deep in the soil. Choose a location where the plant will receive lots of sun and make sure the soil is well-draining. Once planted, top the soil with about an inch or two of mulch to help keep the roots cool during the hot summer.
• The lily may bloom in the Fall of the same year it is planted but usually it will not bloom until late Spring of the following year (typically May to June).

GREEN FLOWERS!!!

GREEN HYDRANGEAS, NATURAL GREEN ROSES, GREEN DIANTHUS, GREEN BELL OF IRELAND, COLOR ENHANCED GREEN CARNATIONS AND NATURAL GREEN CARNATIONS! VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!

"March" means bring on the "Shamrocks"

Shamrock plants come in a wide variety of species. Varieties include those with deep burgundy foliage with white or pink flowers to green foliage as well. Shamrock plants form a mound like appearance by continually sprouting new shoots. One thing to be aware of, is that generally within 2 months of receiving your Shamrock plant, the plant will appear to be dying and actually seem dead. Don't throw it out! It is a bulb and goes into a dormant state.

Shamrock plants prefer low light levels in most cases. Some varieties like higher levels, so be sure to follow the tag for your specific variety. If your plant is stretching or becomes lanky in appearance, it is probably not receiving enough light.

Shamrock plants prefer to have their soil somewhat moist at all times. However you do not want the soil to be soggy, so be careful not to over water. Generally, if the soil does dry out, this houseplant will spring back from a wilted state quite quickly. But do not make a habit of under watering the plant. If the foliage begins to yellow, you may be over watering the plant.

If you're Shamrock plant has not bloomed, you can try to cut back water levels on the plant to force it into a dormancy state. Then in 2 to 3 months begin to increase the water levels.

Think Spring!

Spring indicates a season of new beginnings and delights after a long winter. It is an ideal time for weddings and nature trips, as numerous flowers are found everywhere throughout the season. For students and researchers, spring is the best time to study the exciting names and varieties of spring flowers. The names of spring flowers are as appealing and intoxicating as the fragrance of some of them. The flowers are found in varied colors, sizes, and shapes. Spring flowers make beautiful decorations, striking centerpieces, and enhance the romantic feeling of weddings.

Valentines QUIZ!

IT is TIME to Enter a Chance to win $25 off a purchase of $50 or more for Valentines Day flowers!

1. What is the old fashion English name for a carnation?

2. Spring time Daffodil is known as...?

3. What Country is the leading exporter of flowers?

4. Botanical name of a Peruvian Lily?

5. St. John Wart is used in the flower shop all the time by another name. What is it?

Email your answers to toritess@gmail.com and we will post the winner on Florafinos facebook page on February 11! IT COULD BE YOU! Good Luck!

Valentines "2011"...Think "COLOR"

Our Rose Colors and Meanings guide contains helpful hints about the meaning associated with the colors of roses and other rose information. As one of the most enduring symbols for love and appreciation, it's no surprise that roses are among the most admired and evocative of flowers.

Rose Color Meanings

* Red- Love, Passion, Respect, Courage

* White- Innocence, Purity, Secrecy

* Yellow-Joy, Friendship

* Yellow with Red Tip- Friendship falling in Love

* Coral-Desire

* Orange- Enthusiasm

* Light Pink- Grace, Gladness, Admiration

* Dark/Hot Pink-Thankfulness

* Lavender- Love at First Sight, Enchantment

* Green- Abundance, Bounty

Florafino's Flower's can help you this 2011 Valentines Day. By choosing the color rose you need to express to your loved one what you really need to say. From choosing one color to two to three or a lovely garden mix, we can help you communicate what you are feeling this Valentines Day.

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Christmas Joy

This Christmas Season...

Send holiday cheer with Christmas flowers. A hand-delivered bouquet

is a great way to add magic to the holidays. With a large selection of

bouquets and other gifts, you’ll be able to find something for everyone.

Even the Scrooge on your list is sure to be delighted by a Christmas

flower delivery.

Flowers and plants are a beloved part of so many Christmas traditions,

from mistletoe to festive red Poinsettias. Florafinos has a wide selection

of holiday flowers for any occasion. We can even deliver mini trees and

large outdoor arrangements. If you’re looking for a gift for a holiday

host, table decor complete with candles, will brighten any feast.

So make merry this season, and let Florafinos take care of the flowers.

Christmas flowers from Florafinos really make the holidays more beautiful.

Coming UP! Thanksgiving and Christmas 2010

Thanksgiving

November 25t^h 2010

-Our warm and welcoming centerpieces consist of autumnal tones for your Thanksgiving table

-Express Autumn's rich moments of Beauty and Color with Flowers for a friend, mother, grandmother, or yourself

Just Around the Corner…

CHRISTMAS

-Get Prepared for your Christmas decorating by calling Florafinos to

help you decorate your home or business this year,

room 1 wreath to the whole house

-Christmas flowers are such a

beautiful affectionate way to

add magic to the holidays.

-Go online at www.florafinos.com to Shop from our expansive selection of unique Christmas gifts for all your loved ones, from fresh arrangements, Poinsettias, Gift/Fruit Baskets, Wreaths plus more, stop by at Florafinos to see Grave Sprays, Amaryllis Bulbs, Garland, Swags, Figurines, Ribbons plus more!