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Cut flower care instructions

Substitute all leaves and foliage that may be below the water line in the vase otherwise they might rot. Leave the red and white roses packed in bunches and trim about half inch off of the bottom of the stems and put them in water. When you decorate with the red roses, cut the stems again and slowly remove any discolored or loose outer petals.

Verify the water supply instantly upon arrival. Fill a sink or bowl with water, fully submerge the stem ends underwater and cut them at a 45-degree angle using a scissors, pocket pruner or knife. Cutting your flower stems at a 45 degree angle will ensure that they have adequate surface area to receive water and that they don't sit flat on the bottom of the vase.

Wedding flowers

When visiting the wedding florist, look carefully at the items in their display cases. If the products in the display cases look fresh it is usually a good indication that they strive to provide a high standard of their products and services.

To save some money on wedding flowers use flowers that are ready, in season and available. They cost less than blooms that are out of season. Keep in mind that all flowers are more expensive during the month of February because of Valentine's Day.

Sympathy flowers

Sympathy plants and sympathy roses are usually sent to the church, mortuary or funeral home. Most funeral homes, churches and mortuaries have a viewing, visitation or wake where friends and associates come to pay their respects. Appropriate sympathy flower good manners are to send Sympathy Baskets or Sympathy flowers to the mortuary, church or funeral home prior to the initial visitation hours.

Specialty arrangements such as bibles and crosses, are Suitable for delivery to the funeral home, mortuary or church. Specialty arrangements are displayed on a stand and make amazing presentation.

Upcoming Holidays

• Valentine's Day - Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
• Easter - Sunday, April 8th, 2012
• Administrative Professionals Day - Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Delivery Information

Change of price: Special local flower delivery shops have minimum dollar amounts for orders. They are committed to matching you with a real local florist that is able to deliver your order for your selected items. However, there are occasional occasions when the most cost-efficient local florist's minimal amount surpasses the amount you paid for purchased gifts. They will contact you if this type of a situation arises.

Delivery Times: All delivery times are from 9am till 5pm daily for business orders, 2:00 pm for orders going to a high school, and 6:00 pm for orders to a residence, hotel, or hospital. Around popular holidays such as Valentine's Day and Mother's Day their florists operate extended hours and delivery is from 8am till 8pm. Disclaimer: These delivery times are estimates!

Hospitals in Granite City

Gateway Regional Medical Center, 2103 Iowa St

Nursing Homes in Granite City

Pontoon Beach Senior Citizens, 13 Lily Ave
Granite City Senior Citizens, 2060 Delmar Ave

Funeral Homes in Granite City

Irwin Chapel Funeral Homes, 2801 Madison Ave
Davis, Loren - Davis Funeral Home Limited, 2060 Cleveland Blvd
Saksa, Thomas - Thomas Saksa Funeral Home, 2205 Pontoon Rd
Werner Mick Funeral Home, 3939 Lake Dr
Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory Incorporated, 3939 Lake Dr

ZIP codes in Granite City

62040;