I learned my Flower lesson many years ago = DON'T trust the Big Guys -
the FTDs, the Flowers 'r Us, the Flowers.com ... ANY of them!

They charge a heavy "handling charge" and really offer very little in exchange.
Their "pictures" of the arrangement you think you're sending are at best a
*ruff* approximation of what the local shop actually throws together. The farther the
'giver' lives from the city of delivery, the poorer the arrangement seems to be.
They seem to rely on the fact that the 'giver' will usually never see what he gave.

I have had *excellent* results when I search out and call >>Directly to<< a local flower shop
VERY close to where the flowers are to be delivered = Same city, same side of town,
same Neighborhood, if possible. Then be sure you're speaking with the SHOP and not
their answering service --- if it's the service, ask them to take your number and have the
SHOP call you back ASAP.
You'll get the opportunity to discuss *exactly* what you'd like, and possibly get suggestions on
what's especially nice and available. The shop can offer you either a better price or
more 'stuff' for the money when the National Chain markup and fees aren't involved.
And usually the "little guys" really do try harder!
Order from them a second or third time, and you'll be surprised how often they Remember you
or your Recipient.

/s/ Phred