NEAR WEST SIDE — Monday was one of the busiest days of the year at Kennicott Brothers, 452 N. Ashland Ave.
Valentine’s Day means big business for the wholesaler, which provides flowers, plants and floral supplies to professional florists across the Chicago area.
“We’ll sell 150,000 roses this week. Normally, it’s 100,000 for the month. So, we’re selling a month and a half’s worth of roses in a week,” said Dan Andrews, director of operations.
Roses are still the most popular choice for Valentine’s Day — especially traditional red roses with baby’s breath and leather leaf — but Kennicott can locate even the strangest flower.
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