Gerbera Daisy

Common name:

gerbera, gerbera daisy

Latin Name:

Gerbera jamesonii

Description:

Daisy-like blooms grow to 5 inches wide with layers of thin petals.

They also grow in many sizes including miniature varieties; single-flowered or double-flowered; and spider varieties.

Colors include white, cream, yellow, gold, pink, magenta, salmon, orange, red and bi-colors.

Gerbera Daisys are one of the most popular flowers with young girls.

They enjoy their bright colors and simple structure.

Native to: South Africa, Madagascar, Asia and Indonesia, many are hybrids.

General Cut Flower Care: Keep the water in the vase of your Gerber Daises fresh. Replace the water every 3rd day with cold water keeping the water level near the top of the vase. Re-cut 1/2" from the base of each Gerbera Daisy under water using a sharp knife with each water change.

Tussie Mussie

Nosegays are round clusters of flowers and a very trendy style of bridal bouquet.
Also called a tussie mussie, this style of bouquet dates back to the 14th century,
when it was used to mask unpleasant odors - thus the term "nosegay."
Nosegays can vary in sophistication and are therefore a good choice for any wedding.

Flowers Featured:
roses, gerberas, ranunculus, mini carnations, freesia, asters, monte casino

For wonderful wedding flowers,
contact the
Winfield Flower Shoppe
630.668.8460
or ask for a consultation at our web site:
wfs1.biz

Happy Graduation

Happy Graduation!

Graduates appreciate a
presentation bouquet of
lovely fresh cut flower.

Give us a call and we will arrange
a lovely group of fresh cut flowers to your specifications!

Maybe - the school colors?

Winfield Flower Shoppe
630.668.8460

Memorial Day - Closed Monday May 25

Eternal God,
Creator of years, of centuries,
Lord of whatever is beyond time,
Maker of all species and master of all history --
How shall we speak to you
from our smallness and inconsequence?
Except that you have called us to worship you
in spirit and in truth;
You have dignified us with loves and loyalties;
You have lifted us up with your lovingkindnesses.
Therefore we are bold to come before you without groveling
[though we sometimes feel that low]
and without fear
[though we are often anxious].
We sing with spirit and pray with courage
because you have dignified us;
You have redeemed us from the aimlessness
of things' going meaninglessly well.
God, lift the hearts of those
for whom this holiday is not just diversion,
but painful memory and continued deprivation.
Bless those whose dear ones have died
needlessly, wastefully [as it seems]
in accident or misadventure.
We remember with compassion those who have died
serving their countries
in the futility of combat.
There is none of us but must come to bereavement and separation,
when all the answers we are offered
fail the question death asks of each of us.
We believe that you will provide for us
as others have been provided with the fulfillment of
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

By Rev. Dick Kozelka (ret)
First Congregational Church of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN.

Winfield Flower Shoppe will be closed
Monday May 25
in observation of Memorial Day.

(animated flag from 3dflags.com)

Open late

Do you have trouble shopping in
downtown Winfield -
because you work late ~
you stay at home with your children ~
dinner get's in the way?

Here is you chance to see what we have to offer!

WINFIELD FLOWER SHOPPE
ANTIQUES OF WINFIELD
VILLAGE SQUARE ANTIQUES

will be open
Thursday May 21 until 8:00 P.M.

Stop and shop Winfield!

Weekend Special

come on in and get a beautiful bokay

Weekend Special, This weekend ~
May 15-16

Patio Pots

Check out our beautiful Patio Pots!
Patio pots are a wonderful way to send a
Summer greeting to a friend.
We make them to order for either Sun or Shade.

They can be beautiful combination of a variety of blooming summer plants,
which may be placed around the garden, on a patio or deck, or even pool-side.

There are many bright, colorful plants to choose from.
Select a color "theme" or assort the colors for
vibrant summer fun.

Stop by the Winfield Flower Shoppe, today
and see what we can do for you to brighten
up your summer( or someone elses )!

Winfield Flower Shoppe
0s118 Winfield Rd
Winfield, Il
60190
630.668.8460

Mom needs a rest

Give mom a break for

Mother's Day!

Send her a bouquet and take her to lunch.

Let her know how much she means to you!

Order, now!

www.wfs1.biz

or call 630.668.8460

( We will be closed on Sunday, May 10 th.)

Teleflora's Mother's Day ~ Butterfly Bouquet

A pretty pink butterfly comes to rest on
an elegant glass vase and remains there —
a thing of beauty now and forever.
If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable
floral gift for Mom, you’ve found it.

Priced at $57.95, $72.95 and $87.95
Winfield Flower Shoppe
can send this bouquet anywhere in the Unites States.

Call 630.668.8460 or place your order on-line at
winfieldflowershoppe.com

Mother's Day - the local florist differance

May Day History

The roots of May Day celebration in America:
The Puritans frowned on May Day, so the day has never been celebrated with as much enthusiasm in the United States as in Great Britain. But the tradition of celebrating May Day by dancing and singing around a maypole, tied with colorful streamers or ribbons survived as a part of the English tradition. The kids celebrating the day by moving back and forth around the pole with the the streamers, choosing of May queen, and hanging of May baskets on the doorknobs of folks -- are all the leftovers of the old European traditions.

May Day and flowers:
It has always been strongly associated with flowers. Partly may be because of their availability in abundance. But that is not all. There are other reasons as well. For instance, the May Garland and beggar girls.

Making garland is one of those ancient May Day customs that has survived still today. May garlands, is meant for the coming of summer. May garlands were also used while begging by the kids from door to door. At other times of the year begging would have been an offense. But if it was done at May time with a garland. This is why groups of small girls, crowned with leaves and flowers, went from door to door singing and begging.


(taken from theholidayspot.com and infoplease.com)