Homecoming Mums

This has been a really strange week. All the schools close around have scheduled their homecomings early. As far as we know, all in September. Regina has been busy this week with garters and mums. All the schools have different colors, and every kid wants theirs to match their personality and activities they are involved in. Mums are a fun thing that is mostly done in the south. They used to be made out of fresh mums, now they are all silk. Lots of streamers, glitter, braids, bells, etc. It gives the homecoming football game almost a party atmosphere.

We recently recieved these lisianthus from the wholesaler. The Common names of Lisianthus are Prairie Gentian, Texas bluebell, Tulip gentian, Bluebells and Lira de san pedro. The name Lisianthus comes from the Greek words lysis, meaning dissolution and anthos, meaning flower. In this picture, the lisianthus are the blue bell shaped flowers.

Here is another pic with the filler. These anthuriums are great. The roses are starting to open a little. By tomorrow, they will be open and beautiful. To learn more about anthuriums go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthurium. This is a great article about where they grow, and other colors. :)

This is something David was working on Wed., it is a mixture of roses, anthurium, and snap dragons. He hasn't added the filler, I'll post another pic after he's finished. These anthuriums are beautiful! They come in a few other colors, but the red looks great with roses.

This is a picture of our shop, it was taken July 9, 2009. We are on a brick street that gives old time charm to the shop. Originally, the shop was also the owner's home. They lived upstairs, while the business was located downstairs. As the years went by, they expanded the shop. Our display cooler was originally bought in the 1930's when the shop was moved to this location. The current owners have had the business since 1985. I have been working here since 1992. Stop in and see us sometime :)

These are today's favorite arrangements. These boots are so nice with fresh flowers added. They really fit some people and their western themes. It has lillies, with lots of different greenery and fillers. The top arrangement is a new variety we are trying. It has all tropical flowers. Including ginger, tube roses, bird of paradise, splash orchids, eucalyptis, and other fillers. It is about 3' tall in a glass cylinder vase. I think it is one of the most beautiful bokays. One thing is certain about the floral industry, you never know what the next customer might ask you to design :)

Everyone have a wonderful holiday. Remember what our flag stands for, and all the sacrifices made for us. We have had a great week at The Flower Box. Gearing up for a wonderful holiday weekend. Fireworks, watermelon, friends, and family. We will be closed Sat and Sun to enjoy time away. Have a great weekend!!!!