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.

Wedding Special Offer

Spring is just around the corner and wedding season will soon be in full swing. Let Ryan's help you to create an unforgettable day with fabulous bouquets and flowers. Book your wedding now and receive $50.00 off your flower order. $250.00 minimum order and deposit must be received before March 14, 2008

Happy Valentine's Day!

Love is in the air and we have the perfect gifts.

Sweetheart Rose vase (pictured) $9.95

Dozen med. red roses $39.99

Dozen med. color roses $29.99

above items cash and carry only while supplies last

Long stem Red roses $59.99 arranged $79.99

Long stem Red Intuition roses $59.99 arranged $79.99

Long stem color roses $39.99 arranged $59.99

Tulip arrangement $35.00

Valentine's fresh arrangement $35.00

Featured in State of MA newsletter

Ryan's Florist is featured in the State of Massachusetts' monthly newsletter for M/WBE's (minority and woman-owned businesses). We are spotlighted in the "Meet the WBE Vendor" Series at http://www.mass.gov/Aosd/docs/mwbe/amp_news_2008_Winter.pdf
What an honor!

Reader's Choice Awards

It's time to vote again. No... not the presidential primary, but the Reader's Choice Awards.

Vote online for Ryan's Florist as your favorite florist at http://www.wickedlocalfavorites.com/ and receive a FREE ad in Community Classifieds.

WIN PRIZES!!!!!Vote for your favorites and get a chance to win one of these great prizes:

Grand Prize: 8GB iPod

2nd Prize: three runners up will each receive a pair of Red Sox tickets

3rd Prize: five third prize winners will each receive a $25 Gift Certificate good at any Papa Razzi, Joe's American Bar & Grill, Atlantic Fish, Abe & Louie's or Coach Grill

Help to make Ryan's Florist #1 !!! Voting ends 2/13

Red Intuition Roses for Valentine's Day

Yeah!! We just confirmed our order of Red Intuition roses for Valentine's Day. This unique rose will be shipped directly to Ryan's Florist from the grower for Valentine's Day orders. A beautiful red 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!

Spring bulb plants are here

Don't let this cold New England weather fool you, spring is just around the corner. Ryan's Florist has bulb plants to bring a breath of spring into your home. A selection of hyacinth, daffodills, tulips and crocus are starting at just $4.99. We also have beautiful holland tulips by the bunch at $9.95 or to them add to an arrangement. Tulips are one of the only cut flowers that continues to grow after they are cut. Arrange your tulips and then watch these happy wanderers as they bend and stretch towards the sky. Rumor has it that you can keep this from happening by dropping a copper penny in the water or by making a small slice with a pin in the stem right below the flower. We say let 'em grow!

Think Spring!!!