Mothers Day Flowers Florida Predicts Strong Holiday Flower Sales

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(Free-Press-Release.com) May 3, 2009 -- One former bank executive is seriously concerned about the U.S. economy and anticipated drop for Mothers Day sales, but not for Mothers Day flowers. Although holiday sales are projected to decline 14.7 percent, Margaret Hampton contends the universal language of flowers make them different, resilient, timeless, invaluable - and it's not just about cost. Mothers Day Flowers Florida wanted to know more.

"In desperate times such as this, with unemployment rising and savings eroding, the hope, warmth, and comfort of flowers mean even more to people. Flowers are like brilliant bursts of color and fragrance which bring joy and delight to mothers, a bright light in the midst of the dark economic chaos."

Recognizing flowers as a cost-effective alternative for Mothers Day gifts, she says that's not their real value. "It's in the qualities and attributes of flowers that express motherhood, sending a personal, intimate message that penetrates more deeply into a mother's heart and memory than other things, even jewelry. Since Mothers Day is all about remembering and honoring Mom, she needs to know she is appreciated. That's all the thanks she asks for years of sacrifice, caring, and devotion to family, a seemingly thankless job, and flowers express that."

Ms. Hampton should know. A mother herself, often deeply moved by the loving gift of flowers, she is daughter of a former Master Judge, National Council of Flower Show Judges and Director, Florida Federation of Garden Clubs. She greatly appreciates the intricacies and contradictions of flowers that make them like mothers, explaining:

"Flowers display a fragile beauty with elegant simplicity, but also complex and wild. They speak of life, springtime and renewal, just as a mother gives life to her baby and expends much of her life for family. Flowers endure storms, then rise majestically above the thorns of life. Like women, they come in a great variety of sizes, forms, colors and hues, with sweet fragrance to fill the senses and imprint lasting impressions in our memories."

Perhaps that's why the first Mothers Day was celebrated with the purity of white carnations. Next came red flowers to represent love and courage, then pink saying, "I will never forget you," and royal purple and gold to reflect a mother's character. Now it's your choice, whatever flowers will reach most deeply into your mother's heart.

So sales of Mothers Day flower remain strong as people appreciate Mom more than ever. As Ms. Hampton says, "Even in the midst of economic chaos - perhaps more important because of it - the penetrating song of love, appreciation, and hope for renewal proclaimed by flowers is just what Mom needs now!"

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