WFS's Pick of the Patch

Part Dr. Jekyll and part Mr. Hyde, this delightful pumpkin filled with
weirdly wonderful flowers is great for Halloween.
Afterwards, it becomes an elegant, hand-painted ceramic piece of art
that’s ideal for fall decorating.

Delivered in a lidded ceramic pumpkin with a matte finish.
Comes with three removable face stickers.

Order today for delivery anywhere.
Call us at 630.668.8460
Stop by Winfield Flower Shoppe
0s118 Winfield Rd
Winfield, Il 60190

or click below to order from our web site:

wfs1.biz/product.asp?id=214152

Old World Christmas display 2008

Flower Joke

SENDING FLOWERS

(NOTE: This is a supposedly true story).

A new business was opening and one of the owner's friends wanted to send him flowers for the occasion. The flowers arrived at the new business site and the owner read the card: " Rest in peace".

The owner was very angry, to say the least, and called to complain.

"Sir, I'm really sorry for the mistake, and sorry that you were offended" said the florist. "But even worse, somewhere there is a funeral taking place, today, and they have flowers with a note saying:"Congratulations on your new location"!



Taken from indoflorist

Sunflowers

Name: The botanical name is Helianthus. The Greek word "helios" means sun and "anthos" means flower. It is aptly named after the sun which it resembles.

Description: A large flower head with usually a big dark centre and bright yellow petals.

Origin: South and West of the USA.

Colour: Most sunflowers are bright yellow with dark brown centres, but varieties are appearing now which have tan, orange, maroon or striped petals, and green-yellow centres. Some are even without the central disc, but are fully covered in petals instead.

Availability: A summer flower, but some are available all year round ('Orit') and most can be available from late spring to late autumn.

Family: Asteraceae, Aster family

Varieties: There are now so many varieties owing to its popularity and sunflower is one of the top ten best selling cut flowers in UK. 'Snittgold' cultivar, which is the classic sunflower, has more than 15 different varieties from the small-flowered 'Sonja' to the large-flowered 'Orit'. 'Sunrich Orange' has the darkest yellow of all the sunflower varieties. Other bi colours such as 'Prado Red' and 'Floristan' have reddish brown petals with yellow bordering.
Care Tips: They need a lot of water.

Facts: Sunflower stems were used to fill lifejackets before the advent of modern materials. Low-pollen sunflowers have been developed in recent years which not only helps asthma sufferers, but extend the flower's life
Language of Flowers: The dwarf sunflower means "adulation".

Medicinal: The sunflower is grown for the seeds and oil it produces.Each mature flower yields 40% of its weight as oil.

History: The flower was cultivated by North American Indians for many years as a food crop The nutritional value is still the main reason for growing it in many parts of the world. Only recently have we begun to grow sunflowers for decorative reasons.



taken from:flowers.org

ESC cheerleaders, football players, and goblins

ESC "skinny leg people" by

Lori Mitchel

are here for fall!

Cute and fun little people all dressed up for fall celebrations.

Have us add one or two to a fall centerpiece for a friend!

You are sure to get a hardy "Thank You"!

Winfield Flower Shoppe

0s118 Winfield Rd

Winfield, Il

60190

630.668.8460

www.winfieldflowershoppe.com

Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Don't toss those pumpkin seeds! Toast or roast pumpkin seeds in your oven in no time at all. They can can be salted or spiced to suit your palate. The shells are edible and are a good source of fiber. Use this method with other seeds such as acorn squash and butternut squash. Pumpkin seeds are also known as pepitas.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hours,

Ingredients:

• Pumpkin seeds
• Cooking spray, olive oil, or butter
• Optional: Salt, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, or other seasoning of choice

Preparation:

Rinse pumpkin seeds. Use your fingers to remove all the pulp. Drain pumpkin seeds and discard pulp. Spread out on paper towels on a cookie sheet to dry overnight.

Preheat oven to 250 F. Line a baking sheet with non-stick foil.

Toss pumpkin seeds in olive oil, butter, or spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, or your choice of seasonings. Toss to coat.

Bake about 1 hour, tossing every 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown.

Cool pumpkin seeds before eating. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 months or refrigerate up to 1 year.

If you like your toasted pumpkin seeds extra-salty, soak overnight in a solution of 1/4 cup salt to 2 cups of water. Dry an additional day, then proceed as above.


(taken from about.com)

Teleflora Fall Pumpkin

Talk about dressing up for Halloween!

This sleek, shiny ceramic pumpkin overflowing with opulent blooms, twigs and leaves is hauntingly haute.

A great party gift for your host or hostess.

Also a treat for yourself.