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/