Holiday hot line for flowers

Last update: February 12, 2008 - 4:50 PM

Should you buy your sweetheart alstroemeria or roses? Not sure what to do with that big Valentine's Day bouquet once you get it home? Will dropping a penny in the vase make that spray of orchids last longer? The Flower Promotion Organization has answers for you.

From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, the organization will sponsor a Valentine's Day hot line at which you can get advice on how to care for your flowers. Call 1-888-356-9763 or go to www.flowermd.com. The advice is free. The flowers aren't.

Connie nelson

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