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Welcome to Meet My Florist magazine, a publication that gives you new insight into the wonders of your local flower shop. Your florist is an important part of your community. The following pages will provide you with information to help you better utilize your florist, and make you a more informed floral consumer. Flowers are something that anyone can appreciate and everyone enjoys. Flowers always make a beautiful statement, expressing a wide range of sentiments to compliment any occasion. You can always make someone smile with flowers! Choosing the perfect flowers for your occasion can be a daunting task.

Let your florist guide and help you create the perfect arrangement. Your florist will help you express your sentiments with flowers.

This issue of Meet My Florist magazine features Modesto Exotic Flowers. George of Modesto Exotic Flowers gives you an insider’s look into his flower shop, and shares with you the many ways that he helps customers with all their floral needs.

In addition, you will get information about how to get more from your plants and flowers.

When you buy from a Mom and Pop business, you are supporting your community. Your local florist is another family in your community, your neighbor, and your friend. Our customers are our shareholders. We strive to make you happy.

Thank you for your support!

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MEET GEORGE OF MODESTO

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Exotic FLOWERS

eet George, owner and operator of Modesto Exotic Flowers in Modesto, California.

With over thirty years’ experience as a florist, George is also a Master Horticulturist and has a Master’s degree in plant science from Murray State University, Kentucky.

“Why am I so passionate about the flower business? I have been involved with flowers my entire life. Honestly, I don’t plan to retire ever! Once I tried to retire, and I got bored... so here I am again. This is my retirement! I like to be with flowers and with the people. I’m a social person... I like talking with people. I’m proud to be in business with my wife, my sweetheart and

my business partner. I enjoy my life... I’m very passionate about what I do.

“And when you have as many plants as I do (there are over 200 plants in the shop), you also have to be passionate about their care!

I work hard to maintain these plants. You have to love what you do, that’s all I know.

“I have the prices of my flowers above the cooler to give customers confidence. Many shops don’t sell cut flowers.... We have a huge selection of cut flowers that we sell by the stem, and then we wrap them beautifully with a bow!

something more cheerful... tropical ginger, bird of paradise, proteas, anthiriums... these are big and showy! We also stock all kinds of seasonal flowers: larkspur, iris, spider mums, hydrangeas, carnations, and of course, roses in many colors! I have numerous albums and videos on display featuring all the projects I’ve done over the years, so customers can see the scope of what we have to offer.”

“When I was in Boston, customers wanted a more European style (very compact).

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Keeping Plants Happy FERTILIZE every month. Most plants like a little boost to keep them looking their best.

DEADHEAD SPENT BLOOMS Keep the blooms coming by removing spent blooms from your flowering plants.

ORCHIDS are a plant category of their own. Water orchids sparingly with ice cubes to prevent blooms dropping from over watering (one ice cube a week).

REMOVE DECORATIVE WRAPPERS as soon as possible. Drainage keeps plant roots happy.

LESS FREQUENT but deep watering is most effective. Don’t let your plant sit in standing water; let it drain after watering.

GET THE LIGHT RIGHT Place your plants near light but never in direct sunlight.

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MANY BLOOMING PLANTS are meant to be outdoor plants. After the blooms are spent, find a happy home for your blooming plant in your garden or in an outdoor container.

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EXTENDING CUT FLOWER LIFE LOCATION MATTERS. Keep Flowers in a cool place and away from direct sunlight if possible. Avoid vents with blowing air.

PRESERVATIVE FEEDS THE BLOOMS. Add commercial plant food to the water every time you change the water.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE WATER. Always remember to keep water levels up!

Change the water when cloudiness appears.

RECUT STEMS AFTER A FEW DAYS. Every few days, cut 1” from each stem at an angle to bypass clogged stems. Your flowers will draw water and the blooms will be happy longer.

TRIM OR REMOVE SPENT FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE. Keep your arrangement looking its best by taking out wilted blooms or leaves. This also prevents contamination of the water and increases the longevity of your arrangement.

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The Magic of

Flowers & Plants There is nothing like the thrill of receiving flowers. You feel special: someone is thinking about you, wanting to lift your spirits and make your day!

Flowers touch all our senses, from visual vibrant colors to sweet fragrances. These powerful elements evoke pleasant memories of past times. Flowers are timeless, and bring those sweet memories to the present.

Who isn’t thrilled by the brilliance of color, the richness of life in the garden! We give plants and flowers because we love the beauty of the outdoors. Giving plants and flowers as gifts brings the garden indoors for us to enjoy.

More to consider: Flowers can be a gift for anyone. From son to father, daughter to mom, friend to friend... tell someone they are special with flowers.

Give flowers at unexpected times. Giving flowers is a spontaneous act of kindness that will brighten any person’s day. Consider flowers as a thank you! Acknowledge all that someone has done for you by giving them flowers.

The bottom line: let someone know that you are thinking about them. Flowers always say, “I’m here for you!”

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Romance FLOWERS FOR

Flowers are a powerful way to express your caring and love. If you are looking to express only friendship, you can say that with flowers. If you are trying to say, “Just because,” you can say that with flowers too. If you want to say the big, “I love you,” you can proclaim your love with flowers.

Whatever you are trying to express, you can always say it with flowers.

BE SPONTANEOUS! Don’t wait for a specific occasion to send flowers... score big points on any day.

ROSES ARE FOR ROMANCE. Certain flowers come with meanings. The rose has always been a symbol of love.

SURPRISE THEM AT WORK. Brighten her day... really make her smile!

ADD A LOVE NOTE. Add a special card or hand written note to your arrangement.

TAKE THINGS UP A NOTCH. Add a box of chocolates or a special gift to your floral arrangement.

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LET’S

Celebrate

Celebrate Life’s milestones with flowers! Flowers add grace and elegance to every celebration. You can always celebrate the passage of a major milestones with flowers. Nothing beautifies a table better than flowers. No matter what your look, there are many possibilities for decorating with flowers. Let your florist decorate your gazebo, or make fabulous table centerpieces. Your florist will take your party to the next level.

CHOOSE A FOCAL POINT Do an impact arrangement on an entry table or as a centerpiece on a buffet table.

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USE AN EXPERT Get expert help from your florist, and your beautiful arrangements will take your party to a higher level.

DECIDE: ELEGANT OR CASUAL? Flower choices depend on the look you want to create.

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Rose Budvase $29.95

Sweet Thoughts $35

Always on my Mind $65

Be My Love $61.95

My Lovely $74.95

Dozen Pink Roses $60

1/2 Dozen Roses $355

Dozen Blue Roses $75

Dozen Rainbow Roses $75 12

Possibly Pink $45 Pretty in Pinks $45 Modesto Exotic Flowers (209) 521-3800

Stargazer Wonder $75

Be A Flirt $65

Gerbera Brights $55

Pink Lilies $75

Uniquely Chic $54.95

Basket Full of Wonders

Colorful Mix $75

Island Dreams $60

Birds of Paradise $55

Tropical Exotic Vase $125

Delicate Exotic $85

Exotic Love $70

Exotic Grace $65

Fortune Bamboo $35

Cyclamen Plant $35

Dish Garden $50

Spathiphyllum $75

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A Look Inside

Modesto Exotic Flowers

Modesto Exotic Flowers is a family operated business which has been proudly serving our customers since 1980. We are committed to offering only floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Because all of our customers are important, our professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is why we always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect.

Modesto Exotic Flowers is a family florist for over 25 years. In that time, we have consistently serviced a large variety of clients (hotels, restaurants, hospitals, offices and funeral homes) and met a variety of needs ranging from exotic flowers to traditional arrangements, roses, plants, balloons, and wedding flowers.

The highly skilled staff at Modesto Exotic Flowers is able to supply our patrons with 20 different colors of the largest hand selected Ecuadorian Roses of the highest quality, or Dutch, tropical and exotic flowers and plants from around the world.

In addition to fresh flowers and plants we have a huge selection of sun-dried and freezedried flowers, high quality silk flowers and plants, stuffed animals, balloons and fruit, and gourmet baskets. We are specialist in wedding flowers and flowers for parties.

At Modesto Exotic Flowers our professional staff is eager to customize your request with the best quality of roses, orchids, or Dutch and exotic flowers from many catagories and for many occasions. We at Modesto Exotic Flowers are able to serve you seven days a week.

Modesto Exotic Flowers is able to deliver flowers nationally, and world wide.

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Wedding

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our wedding day is one of the most special days in your life.

Organizing this event can become a major undertaking. One way to help ease the planning burden is to have your florist guide you along the way. Your florist will be happy to provide you with a free wedding consultation so that you can sit down and personally share your ideas, and discuss the flower budget.

Since every bride is unique, your florist will want to get to know you and your own personal tastes and style. Not everyone wants to have a traditional style wedding. Your florist can help you creatively express your personality or interests.

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PLANNING Be prepared with your wedding colors before meeting with your florist. Consider the style of wedding you’d like, and even the venue.

KEEP IT LOCAL & SEASONAL Choosing local and seasonal flowers is the way to go, and will give you more bang for your buck.

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REPURPOSE YOUR FLOWERS Don’t leave your ceremony flowers at the altar... take them to your reception! Aisle arrangements can be used for centerpieces or on the buffet tables. The bridesmaid bouquets can add color to a cake table or the head table.

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IF YOUR ARE REALLY SET ON A CERTAIN EXPENSIVE FLOWER. When your favorite flower is expensive, save on your budget by using it only in your bridal bouquet. You can substitute less expensive flowers into centerpieces or use only a small quantity of expensive flowers in select places.

BE OPEN TO VARIETIES AND COLORS Some of the more common flowers are available in a huge variety of beautiful colors!

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tribute

Sending sympathy flowers is an important expression of love and support for the grieving family, as well as an opportunity to honor a person’s life. When we think of a funeral as a celebration of life, what could be better than a room full of flowers? The beauty of flowers is symbolic of life itself, and is always an appropriate tribute to a loved one. Let your florist help you send the perfect expression of your sympathy and love.

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BE MINDFUL OF CULTURE. Certain cultures have very specific traditions. For example, Muslims won’t appreciate a cross, and Eastern Orthodox place the highest value on white flowers.

PHOTOGRAPHS ADD A VISUAL PERSPECTIVE. A photo image of your Loved one in a wreath of flowers can be a fitting tribute.

REMEMBER THEIR PASSIONS OR THEIR CAREER. If you know specific details of passions of the Loved one, your florist can incorporate a symbol of those passions, such as a baseball cap, or golf club.

FLOWERS ARE ALWAYS APPROPRIATE. Even if the family has requested donations to a specified cause, it always is appropriate to also send flowers.

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A Lifetime Career in Flowers 1985 I opened my first shop, Main Florist in Watertown Massachusetts

1990 My second shop, Newton Garden

Flowers, Newton Massachusetts (we transformed this flower shop from a retired gas station)

1991 My third shop, Boston Rose #1, on Huntington Ave Boston, Massachusetts

1992 After that, we opened Boston Rose #2, in Boston Massachusetts on Newberry street

1996 We then helped our son open a third branch,

Boston Rose #3 in Boston, on Massachusetts Avenue.

"My son, Bruce still owns and runs this shop today!"

1998 A new shop Zeeba Exotic Flowers, Harvard Street, Massachusetts

2005-present

From Boston my wife and I moved to Modesto, California... to the sunshine state! Modesto Exotic Flowers, 3501 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA

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Modesto EXOTIC FLOWERS

3501 McHenry Ave Modesto, CA 95356 (209) 521-3800

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