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

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

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

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/

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

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/

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