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J.R.V.A. · 02-01-2005, 07:44 AM

I need some help bad... I have to get some lilacs by valentines day, does any one know where I can get some? I have heard Holland has them in bloom right now, but I can't find a way to get them. Any help would be much appericated. Thanks all

kurty[B] · 02-01-2005, 08:28 AM

Start calling local florists... In my town there is a couple florists where if you give them a week or two (they prefer more heads up), they will have what you need, and they love it if you have something specific in mind, and will usually work with you to make a great arrangement.

Remember, just about anything can be grown at any location with the proper care, and a greenhouse.

Charlatan · 02-01-2005, 08:57 AM

As Kurty suggests, talk to your local florist... they can get anything with a bit of advance notice... IMO everyone should find a good local florist and add it to their list of things like: a good local butcher, fish monger, bakery, etc.

J.R.V.A. · 02-01-2005, 02:42 PM

Thank guys, and I have been trying this. A guy in california said he could get some, but he doesnt ship to utah. The local florsits say anything from its impossible, to kep calling around. Anyother ideas?

maleficent · 02-01-2005, 03:05 PM

It's not the same as real lilacs... (and I love lilacs) but what about silk lilacs with a bottle of lilac fragrance?

(and use Mikey Chalupa's line about loving them til these flowers die

Lilac Silk Flowers

Lilac Essential Oil

flat5 · 02-01-2005, 03:28 PM

I wonder if an airport florist is the best bet.

wombatman · 02-01-2005, 04:51 PM

www.proflowers.com

look through the descriptions there

maleficent · 02-01-2005, 06:05 PM

I was looking for something else - I was curious to know what lilacs meant - -every flower has some sort of meaning and stumbled into this site:
http://www.freshflowersandmore.com/fflr-hydrangea.html

for the record - Lilacs mean:
Lilac-purple: First Emotion of Love
Lilac-white: Youthful innocence
http://www.weddingflowersandmore.com...r-meanings.htm

ratbastid · 02-01-2005, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by J.R.V.A.

he doesnt ship to utah.

Are you in SLC? If so, you're telling me that The Flower Patch on State Street and 5th South can't help you? That's the first time I've ever heard of that happening. Those guys have come through for me a bunch (ha ha) of times.

J.R.V.A. · 02-02-2005, 06:14 AM

Yes. I am in Slat lake. the flower patch said it was impossible. Thanks for all your help everyone, I am going to try some of these sites here, and if anyone else has nay ideas....I called a florist in California, she said, sure I can get some, when do you want to pick them up? I said I live in SLC, she said she doesnt ship.... Hmmmm

02-01-2005, 07:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
J.R.V.A. Junkie Location: Utah	Help Please with flowers I need some help bad... I have to get some lilacs by valentines day, does any one know where I can get some? I have heard Holland has them in bloom right now, but I can't find a way to get them. Any help would be much appericated. Thanks all __________________ And as she plays, her sweet song of laughter floats through the air and warms my heart

02-01-2005, 08:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	As Kurty suggests, talk to your local florist... they can get anything with a bit of advance notice... IMO everyone should find a good local florist and add it to their list of things like: a good local butcher, fish monger, bakery, etc. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

02-01-2005, 02:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
J.R.V.A. Junkie Location: Utah	Thank guys, and I have been trying this. A guy in california said he could get some, but he doesnt ship to utah. The local florsits say anything from its impossible, to kep calling around. Anyother ideas? __________________ And as she plays, her sweet song of laughter floats through the air and warms my heart

02-01-2005, 03:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	It's not the same as real lilacs... (and I love lilacs) but what about silk lilacs with a bottle of lilac fragrance? (and use Mikey Chalupa's line about loving them til these flowers die Lilac Silk Flowers Lilac Essential Oil __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less. Last edited by maleficent; 02-01-2005 at 06:02 PM..

02-01-2005, 06:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	I was looking for something else - I was curious to know what lilacs meant - -every flower has some sort of meaning and stumbled into this site: http://www.freshflowersandmore.com/fflr-hydrangea.html for the record - Lilacs mean: Lilac-purple: First Emotion of Love Lilac-white: Youthful innocence http://www.weddingflowersandmore.com...r-meanings.htm __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

02-01-2005, 08:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
kurty[B] Sauce Puppet	Start calling local florists... In my town there is a couple florists where if you give them a week or two (they prefer more heads up), they will have what you need, and they love it if you have something specific in mind, and will usually work with you to make a great arrangement. Remember, just about anything can be grown at any location with the proper care, and a greenhouse.

02-01-2005, 03:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
flat5 Very Insignificant Pawn Location: Amsterdam, NL	I wonder if an airport florist is the best bet.

02-01-2005, 04:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
wombatman Insane	www.proflowers.com look through the descriptions there

02-02-2005, 06:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
J.R.V.A. Junkie Location: Utah	Yes. I am in Slat lake. the flower patch said it was impossible. Thanks for all your help everyone, I am going to try some of these sites here, and if anyone else has nay ideas....I called a florist in California, she said, sure I can get some, when do you want to pick them up? I said I live in SLC, she said she doesnt ship.... Hmmmm __________________ And as she plays, her sweet song of laughter floats through the air and warms my heart