Flower Facts Tiddbits - Floristry

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Flowers, Florists, Floristry and Floriculture Minneapolis, and the Twin Cities has a rich history in floriculture Our Flowershop, was one of the first in the state, opened in 1904 by the Stern family, we have been running the show since 1992! The area was one of the first in the nation to have an organized florist association, this group, in fact, became the states first Florists' Association in 1908, led by Theodore Wirth, who we know was a huge influence on the way the Twin Cites developed. At the time he was the Minneapolis Park Board Superintendent of Parks, and a noted horticulturalist. Floriculture in Minnesota was off to a great start! for a broad overview of Floriculture - please visit Wikipedia Wikipedia - Floriculture - For a broad overview of Floriculture - please visit Wikipedia Wikipedia - Floristry - For more info on "Florists and Floristry" please visit Wikipedia For an absolutely outstanding history of floriculture, florists and flowershops in minneapolis and the greater twin cites, please visit the U of M extension website, the have compiles a simply amazing overview of our industry in MN. Our Flower Shop, and my late mother Sandy Murphy, "The Orchid Lady" are mentioned a couple of times in this well researched bit of historical information! To read the complete History of Minnesota Floriculture as prepared by the U of M follow this link http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/DG6642.html For flower delivery in Minneapolis, please call phil! Thank You!!! Local phone, 612-522-3316 - or 800-356-7258