At the very heart of February is Valentine's Day, and with it comes an excellent chance to romance that sweetie of yours with a flowery token of your affection.
I’m talking mainly to you guys out there who understand that hearts and flowers are a winning combination but aren't entirely sure how to make a memorable impression. Sure, you could fall back on that old standby — a dozen long-stemmed red roses. But before you make the predictable move, consider some drawbacks to that plan and some sophisticated alternatives.
While 180 million thorny stems will go flying out florists’ doors on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day is probably the worst of all days to reach for the iconic rose. For one thing, prices soar when demand exceeds supply, as it can on our annual lovers’ holiday. But more important, the quality of many wholesale roses is not what one would hope given the distance they must travel in the dead of winter.
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