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Talal K.
Cambridge, MA
2/18/2011
Recently got flowers delivered to my girlfriend for Valentine's Day. The ordering process was sooooo easy. They took my credit info right over the phone. The flowers arrived right on time to her work place, and were absolutley gorgeous!!! Even 5 days later they still look fresh and smell amazing. I definitely found my "go to" flower place for the future!

Vanilla P.
Arlington, MA
9/10/2010
Gorgeous flowers, great staff, excellent pricing! I think I will be bringing flowers to all my friends from now on. Went into Ryan's Flowers since a friend just had an operation. I thought they'd have the standard old floral arrangements lining the refrigerated shelves - but no! Ryan's has flowers by the stem so you're at liberty to choose the arrangement you want and need. For $9.56, I had the most beautiful bouquet of lilies, wrapped with a perfect pink bow. squeeeeeee!

Ryan's Florist is proud to be carrying confections by Moonstruck Chocolatier

• Oprah Winfrey has endorsed Moonstruck truffles as one of her "favorite things."

• The Food Network show, Food Finds, proclaimed that Moonstruck makes "Some of the most elegant truffles in the Western Hemisphere"

• Moonstruck Chocolates have been included in Oscar “swag” bags.

Moonstruck’s chocolate offerings center around handcrafted truffles. They are beautifully crafted and ultra smooth.Moonstruck Chocolatier handcrafts each piece, using only the finest ingredients. They pair their own decadent chocolate with fresh flavors found in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, and then hand-decorate each piece with intricate care. It all makes for a chocolate experience without compare, and we invite you to share in that experience yourself. It is our sincere hope that you enjoy savoring each Moonstruck Chocolatier delicacy.

Totally R.A.D!

R.A.D. (ryan's after dark) open tonight for Thanksgiving orders

Happy Thanksgiving!

Give Thanks! www.ryansflorist.com. Real brick and mortar store with really great customer service and designs.
Always Fresh... Always Fabulous... Guaranteed! Ryan's Florist, 346 Mass Ave, Arl, MA 02474 781-646-6999

2010 "Best of Arlington" People's Choice Award

Thanks to all our friends and customers for voting for us in the 2010 "Best of Arlington" People's Choice Award top 5 winner sponsored by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Hip Hip Hooray!!

http://www.arlcc.org/banquet2010.php

What does Ryan's Florist have to do with Harvard V. Yale Football?

Harvard Band tosses chrysanthemums:The Harvard University Band has a longstanding tradition to throw yellow flowers up in the air at the end of every football game. In the 1950’s, the Saturday football game was a major social activity on campus. Harvard band members would give their dates yellow chrysanthemums to wear as a status symbol that they were “with the band”. This started the tradition of the band tossing the yellow flowers at every game. Ryan’s Florist is proud to be a part of this tradition by providing these flowers.

"THE GAME" between Harvard and Yale plays out one of the biggest football rivalries since 1829.

Go Crimson! Ryan’s Florist… delivering freshness since 1915.

Orchids at Ryan's Florist, Arlington, MA

Bold James Storei Orchids, Delicate Yellow Oncidium, Crisp Mokaras in rust, orange, and yellow, Dendrobiums in Fuschia and Lime and the Exotic Tiger Aranda Orchid. We have them all today, flown fresh to us directly from Bangkok at only $2.00 per stem. Stop in for a few or make a splashy arrangement that is sure to impress.

"Best of Arlington" Business Award, Vote for Ryan's Florist

"Best of Arlington" Business Award,
Vote for Ryan's Florist!
Follow this link to vote today!
http://www.arlcc.org/banquet2010.php

Ryan's Florist

Florals by Ryan's Florist, 346 Mass Ave, Arl., 781.646.6999, www.ryansflorist.com

10 for $10 Gerbers

Fun Friday Flowers at Fab Prices. Gerbers only $1.00 each, while they last. Brighten up the Weekend!! Cash and Carry at Ryan's Florist, 346 Mass Ave, Arl. 781-646-6999 www.ryansflorist.com

The Robbins Library in Arlington, modelled after the Cancelleria Palace in Rome. Beautiful!

Classic Roses and Lilies

Classic roses and lilies will express your sincere thoughts. Ryan's Florist will custom make a sympathy piece to express your feelings. www.ryansflorist.com Ryan's Florist, 346 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02474 781.646.6999

A Gracious Curve of Callas and Curly Willow

Lime and Lilac... Luscious!

purple mini callas and bluebell roses

Ryan's Florist Voted Best Florist in Arlington and Silver Regional Favorite for 10 towns

Ryan’s Florist
Reader’s Choice Winner

You voted, we won, you save! We are thrilled that Ryan’s Florist won The Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Florist in Arlington and won Silver Regional Favorite for Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Billerica, Burlington, Lexington, Tewksbury, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn!
Mention Reader’s Choice and get $5.00 savings on your local order! Reader's Choice Winner 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and now NUMBER ONE in 2009!!

Always Fresh…
Always Fabulous…
Guaranteed!

http://www.ryansflorist.com/ 800-264-1994 91 Warren St, Arlington, MA 02474
Award winning designers SOMWBA Certified FTD Teleflora

Menotomy Women's Leadership Exchange

Congratulations to the Menotomy Women's Leadership Exchange on another successful event at The Shanghai Village in Lexington. Ryan's Florist is honored to be part of this exchange. The networking was rich with interesting and stimulating conversations with dynamic local business owners and professionals. Thanks to Robin Cohen of Chameleon Consulting, Inc for coordinating.

Big Impression 4 Little $

At Ryan's Florist in Arlington, our award winning designers can help you to make a big impression for a small amount of money. Our cash and carry arrangements start as low as $15.00.

Great Value 4 Great Flowers

You don't have to break the bank to have beautiful flowers for your event. Ryan's Florist Centerpieces starting at $20.00. Always fresh... Always Fabulous... Guaranteed!

WBE certified, award winning florist.

Welcome the baby with roses from Ryan's Florist

This is not your grandma's ceramic baby arrangement. No offense Nana! Call us at 800-264-1994 and we can custom design some stems for you.

Fun and Flirty Flowers from Ryan's Florist

Ryan's Florist in Arlington - not the "same old, same old!"

Cappucino Gerbers and Leonidas Roses - a winning combination!

Ryan's Florist delivering smiles since 1915.

See What's Hopping Out of Ryan's Florist

We have a great selection of Easter Flowers; from this cute bunny arrangement, to tulips and lilies. Don't see what you want online? Just call us at 800-264-1994 and we'll custom design for you. Make your selection and we'll hop it right over!

St Mary's School Auction Flowers co-sponsored by Ryan's Florist

The St Mary's School Auction Flowers were co-sponsored by Ryan's Florist. The venue was transformed into paradise thanks to exotic decorations and tropical centerpieces by Ryan's Florist. We send our appreciation to St Mary's for another wonderful fundraising event.

Exquisite Roses by Ryan's Florist

Always Fresh, Always Fabulous, Guaranteed!!!

Customer testimonial

At Ryan's, each and every customer receives personal attention. Real brick & mortar store, real people, real customer service, REALLY! Here is a customer testimonial:

Diane,
THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR EXTRA EFFORT ON MY BEHALF! THE ARRANGEMENT LOOKS BETTER THAN I HAD IMAGINED! I'M SO GLAD I CHOSE RYAN'S FROM THE LIST ON THE NET! IT IS RARE TO EXPERIENCE SUCH ATTENTIVE SERVICE TODAY.CHERI

The Amalfi Coast Art Show - Dennis Lucas

Join Ryan's Florist in congratulating Arlington impressionist painter, Dennis Lucas on his current art show at The Cutter Gallery in Arlington Center. These works reflect his recent sojourn to Italy.

Opening Reception 4/5 2-5PM - Closing Reception 4/26 2-5PM

Artist on site Thursdays or by appointment.

Dennis' works are also on display at Impulse Gallery, Provincetown and Dragonfly Gallery, Martha's Vineyard.

Lucas is a past Artist-in-Residence of the historic Whistler House Art Museum in Lowell.

http://www.dennislucas.com/

Ryan's Florist is a certified WBE and will be sponsoring the 'Minority and Women Owned Business' Diversity Open House

1st Annual Department of Correction Sponsored
MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES
Diversity Open House and Vendor
Networking Event
Thursday, April 30, 2009
at the Northeastern Correctional Center Gym

Monsi Quinones, Director
DOC Office of Diversity
Speakers
Kevin M. Burke, Secretary
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
Ronald Marlow, Assistant Secretary for Access and Opportunity
Executive Office of Administration & Finance
Harold W. Clarke, Commissioner
Department of Correction
Introducing Commissioner's Diversity Advisory Counsel
This event is also sponsored by C.Q. Personnel & Ryan's Florist

Ryan's Florist to Sponsor WriteBoston

Mayor Menino is the driving force behind WriteBoston. This citywide initiative mobilizes schools, families and community agencies to improve writing proficiency among Boston high school students. Join authors Joseph Finder, Anita Shreve, Dennis Lehane and others
for a night of fundraising, camaraderie, and books! Ryan's Florist is proud to sponsor this annual event to be held at the Athenaeum on 4/2/09. We will once again provide centerpieces and corsages for this gala event chaired by Jonilee Rossi of CQ Personnel.

22nd Governor's Conference on Travel & Tourism

Ryan's Florist is proud to have supplied the floral centerpieces and stage designs for the 22nd Governor's Conference on Travel & Tourism. Governor Deval Patrick and The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism along with Yankee Magazine held an informative and motivating conference to promote tourism in our scenic and history-rich state.

Easter Trivia

Fun Facts about Easter

1878 was the 1st year that the White House opened the grounds for egg rolling, and it became known as Easter Monday.
Americans consume 7.1 billion pounds of Easter goodies each year.
90 Million Chocolate Bunnies are produced each year.
76% of the people prefer to eat the ears of the bunnies first.

Ryan's Florist has candy by Johnny's Candy Corner of Arlington and York Beach

Ryan's is proud to carry select items from Johnny's Candy Corner. You've seen their whimsical store on the beach at York, ME and now they have a location in Arlington. Their hand made candy is rich and irresistable. Add a box to your Valentine's order... flowers and chocolate, it's a natural combination. We carry an assortment of sizes. Candy Corner's chocolates are fabulous!

Red & Pink Intuition Roses for Valentine's Day

Yeah!! We just confirmed our order of Red Intuition and Pink Intuition roses for Valentine's Day. These unique rose will be shipped directly to Ryan's Florist from the grower for Valentine's Day orders. A beautiful rose with natural "paint splatters", this rose is different and unforgettable (hard to get the real effect from an image). You will make a lasting impression with a gift of these beauties. Call soon to order and for pricing at 800-264-1994. We will have limited quantities and once they are gone... well, you know... they're gone! (actual roses may vary slightly from image)

2008 Governor's Conference on Travel and Tourism

Ryan's is proud to have supplied the centerpieces, podium & stage arrangements and wearable flowers for the 2008 Governor's Conference on Travel and Tourism in Boston, MA. Help promote tourism in Massachusetts by exploring many of the beautiful sites we often overlook. Ice-skating on the Frog Pond offers an inside-out view of Boston with skyscrapers and the Golden Dome of the Statehouse glistening in the background - fabulous!

Catch Tulipomania at Ryan's florist - tulips $6.99

Ready for Spring? Ryan's Florist is with our fresh Holland Tulips. We have crisp tulips, in a rainbow of colors, to brighten any occasion at only $6.99 per bunch (cash & carry, while supplies last) We can also design a custom arrangement for a delivery of springy beauty right to your door. Call, click, or come in!

Tulip Trivia: Rumor has it that Tulipomania was a craze that engulfed Europe in the 17th century. Holland was the European forerunner in the Tulip frenzy that lead some to be so enthralled by the tulips, they sold their fortunes in pursuit of the blooms. Bulb contract prices reached extraordinarily high levels and then the market suddenly collapsed.

Catch a $6.99 bunch of Tulipomania at Ryan's without losing your fortune.

Exotic Orchids!

Autumn Special!! Send a bouquet of orchids to make a lasting impression. Look like a big spender without breaking the bank. Ryan's has a magnificent selection of orchids. From the rich mahogoney tones of the James Storeii Orchid, to the delicate yellow blossoms of the Oncidium Orchid, or the bold magenta of the Dendrobium Orchid... each variety at only 2.50 per stem. Pick up a dozen for $25.00 (in-store special), arrangements starting at $35.00 - while supplies last!

Harvard Band tosses chrysanthemums

The Harvard University Band has a longstanding tradition to throw yellow flowers up in the air at the end of every football game. In the 1950’s, the Saturday football game was a major social activity on campus. Harvard band members would give their dates yellow chrysanthemums to wear as a status symbol that they were “with the band”. This started the tradition of the band tossing the yellow flowers at every game. Ryan’s Florist is proud to be a part of this tradition by providing these flowers. Go Harvard! Ryan’s Florist… delivering freshness since 1915.

Flower Confidential by Amy Stewart

Get the inside buzz on the flower industry with this engaging book. Fascinating reading for those of us intrigued by the beauty of flowers. Follow a blossom's journey from the fields to the fabulous floral displays that brighten our lives. Amy Stewart brings us on a journey that includes the Dutch Auctions, the South American Farms, the California markets and the Port of Miami, through which all imported flowers arrive in the US. A concise, honest look at the floral industry, Flower Confidential - The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful.

Responsible Roses (socially and environmentally that is!)

Ryan's Florist is proud to use FLP certified roses.

The Flower Label Program (FLP) is a German certification that promotes the socially and environmentally responsible flower cultivation
The objective is to improve especially:
Labor, Social, Health and Safety Standards
Use of Pesticides and Chemicals
Environmental Protection Standards
Farms that are certified fulfill the standards of human rights and environmental protection set by the Flower Label Program as:
• Proper employment contracts and above-average social and working conditions
• Freedom of association
• Prohibition of child labor
• Health care and a secure working environment
• Responsible attitude towards natural resources and the environment
• Prohibition of highly toxic pesticides
The FLP label guarantees the consumer, flowers that have been produced in a socially responsible and environmentally friendly way.
The standards are based on the International Code of Conduct (ICC).
For more information see http://www.flp-ecuador.com/

Ryan's is a Reader's Choice Winner again!!!

Hooray!!! Ryan's Florist is a Reader's Choice winner for the fourth consecutive year. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all or our loyal customers. We will strive to keep up the fresh and fabulous work!

Always Fresh... Always Fabulous... Guaranteed!

Rainbow Roses at Ryan's Florist

Nothing says "Happy Easter" like these rainbow roses, evoking the images of brightly colored easter eggs!

Ryan's Florist in Arlington, MA has just confirmed that these rainbow roses will be available in our store and for local delivery starting 3/19/08 through Easter.

Pricing:

$5.00 per stem, $49.95 for half dozen arranged, and $99.95 per dozen arranged

Quantities are limited - reserve now

$35.00 minimum for delivery

America's Favorite Mom Contest by Teleflora

Nominate your Mom to be America's Favorite Mom

-$25,000 online grand prize
-Cash and prizes galore
-Up to 85 chances to win $100 cash prizes in weekly sweepstakes
-Chance to appear on The Today Show
-Chance to star in a prime-time NBC special on Mother's Day, May 11
-Up to 17 chances to win free flowers for a year
-See the link below for contest rules and regulations.


http://americasfavoritemom.com/
When entering contest, please note that you are with Ryan's Florist in Arlington, MA / www.ryansflorist.com.



CONTESTS TO THRILL EVERY MOM!
When you nominate your Mom to be America's Favorite Mom, she automatically becomes eligible to win cash and prizes galore!
You can increase her chances by being as personal and creative as possible when you tell us about her. Make her come alive to her audience and here's what she can win in this unprecedented Mother's Day contest.
Up to $25,000 in online contests
She can participate in three exciting online contests that could win her sizeable cash prizes. The Mom with the most votes in each contest wins.
Here are the three categories:
MOST HUMOROUS MOM - $5,000 February 1 - February 29, 2008
MOST INSPIRING MOM - $5,000 March 1 - March 31, 2008
MOST POPULAR MOM - $25,000 April 1 - April 25, 2008

MONTHLY CONTESTS
Our monthly contest winners get cold hard cash! (See the Rules for details)
WINNER OF THE "A YEAR OF FLOWERS FOR MOM" SWEEPSTAKES
A year's worth of flowers free 17 chances to win!
Your Mom is also automatically entered in a Sweepstakes with a prize that Moms always love - flowers, flowers and more flowers! Lucky winners will receive one Teleflora bouquet per month, hand-arranged and delivered by their local Teleflora florist for one full year. Each prize is valued at $720.

WEEKLY WINNERS OF THE "ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR REGISTERED USER" SWEEPSTAKES
$100 online Sweepstakes 85 chances to win!
Five winners of $100 cash will be chosen online every week until May 4th. That's a total of 85 chances to win!
Both you and your Mom can participate in this Sweepstakes. Once you're registered, you can log in once a day and be entered over and over again. The more often you log in, the more chances you have to win!

Cell Phones for Soldiers

Thanks so much to the anonymous donor who collected 15 cell phones at their church and brought them to our drop-off site at Ryan's Florist, 91 Warren Street, Arlington, MA 02474.

Cell Phones for Soldiers is a non-profit organization that helps buy pre-paid calling cards to send to our service people serving over seas. In addition to calling cards, Cell Phones for Soldiers is now sending video phones to units in the Middle East and to their home base as well so families are able to see each other as they talk. The phone and service are provided free to service people and their families. Help them call home!

The program will accept any model or make phone. You may drop off phones and attached batteries as well as accessories. The phones are recycled for cash to purchase cards or unlimited free video phone calls.

Please visit www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com, or call Ryan’s Florist at 781-646-6999 for more information.