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Corsages are a nice touch for a wedding or prom, but to mix it up a little, think about carrying a small bouquet instead. They can be created to match wedding colors, and they can be placed in a vase after the event.

Plantable flower arrangements are the perfect gift for the gardener in your life. Look for arrangements which include blooming and long lasting plants like the stargazer lily, purple heather, calla lily, lavender, hydrangea, gardenia, campanula, bromeliad, or small ready to plant rose bunches.

Celebrate a September birthday with a colorful bouquet of aster. Aster is the official birth flower for the month of September, and this flower is available in a number of dazzling varieties and colors. Plus, the aster is perfect for mixed flower bouquets.

Could someone in your life use a little cheer? Give the gift of joy with a bouquet of bright and sunny flowers such as sunflowers, daisies and pansies mixed with colorful arrangements of brilliant roses, tulips and yellow lilies.

For a gift of flowers that lasts longer than a traditional cut arrangement, consider a gift that can be planted in the garden. Perennials and bulbs will come back year after year.

Flowers should be placed in a cool spot in your home to give them the longest life possible. Keep them away from direct sunlight, heating vents, and heat-producing appliances such as televisions or toasters, all which will cause them to dehydrate.

If you're sending flowers to a man, it is common to choose bold, bright colors that are masculine instead of feminine. Vivid flowers like sunflowers, bright orange lilies, or deep red roses are popular chocies. Tailor your flower choice for the person who will be receiving it.

If you're not sure exactly what type of bouquet you want, you can always opt for a designer's choice. Give the florist some general hints (such as feminine or modern) and let them tap their creative juices to do the rest.

Remember that florists can always customize your order. They can arrange for rare blooms to be shipped in or work with you to design your own special bouquet that's full of sentiment and meaning.

If you're ordering flowers for a holiday, be sure to order early. If you wait until the big day, many florists will be unable to guarantee on-time delivery and you will be likely to have a more limited selection.

Did you know that the chrysanthemum is the official birth flower for the month of November? Symbolizing cheerfulness, compassion, friendship, joy and truth, a colorful chrysanthemum arrangement is the perfect gift for someone special in your life with a November birthday.

Celebrate a December birthday with a gift of a magnificent flower arrangement created with December's official birth flower, the narcissus. This flower stands for faith, and the yellow and white blooms will add a little warmth to even the coldest December days.

Do you know someone who celebrates a birthday in February? Celebrate a February birthday with February's official birth flower, the violet. Lovely blue and purple hued violets create stunning arrangements, and with care violet plants can last a long time.