Each week we purchase flowers and greenery from South America, Europe and Asia, in addition to domestic product purchased from farms on the West Coast.        We ship only from established farms with the highest growing standards and a committment to quality  control and product research. Flowers are pre-treated and pre-cooled before they leave the farm.   Upon arrival, flowers are re-cut,  placed in a hydration solution and stored at 38 degrees. This chain-of-life technique reduces stem blockage and delays bud opening.  A number of factors influence each week's flower purchases--weather, seasonal changes, and transportation and currency issues.      We've spent 25 years sourcing flowers, working with growers and improving  our product knowledge.  Many of our roses are imported from Ecuador, where a combination of climate, elevation and rich volcanic soil produces a beautiful, long-lasting rose. These roses are known for their large heads, dense petal counts and vivid colors. Our Ecuadorian roses include three shades of red-- Charlotte, Classy and Black Magic. Color choices include: Aalsmeer Gold, a clear, stong yellow; Ambiance, a bicolor creamy yellow with pink edging;  Akito, a pure white; Blue Bird, warm lavender; Charming Unique, transitional dusty pink; Escimo, a small-head, pure white perfect for bouquet work; Fancy Amazon; stunning tricolor orange, red and dark pink; Konfetti, bicolor yellow with red; Leonidas, bicolor antique brown with cream;  Light Orlando, clear light pink; Latin Lady, bicolor white with with deep, cool-tone red; Lipstick, bicolor yellow with orange; Movie Star, deep coral; Orlando, strong, medium pink; Sari, dusty apricot; Tropical Amazon, strong, clear orange; Vendela, true cream; Versilia, palest peach.  California farms produce a large variety of hydroponic roses and spray roses, that because of size and bloom shape, are perfect for bridal work.  Some of our favorites are: Black Bacara, very dark burgundy;  Blue Curiosa,  large lavender; Circus, yellow with orange edging; Classic Cezanne, cream with a raspberry edge; Milano, deep Mulberry pink; New Fashion,  red with ivory edging; Rosita Vendela, pink with white highlights; Sahara, champagne beige; Terra Cotta, terra cotta orange.     Farms in northern and southern California grow a number of flowers and greens that are considered superior in their class.  These include: gladiolas, larkspur, snapdragons, and stock; numerous seasonal fillers; specialty greens; and a large variety of roses that are perfect for bouquet and wedding work. California is also home to several large protea farms growing a large number of  protea varieties. California-grown protea now available include such as  Banksia, Pink Mink, Sugar Bush, Pin Cushion and King protea. During early spring, the West Coast  produces an array of beautiful flowers, including flowering Quince and Forsythia. Bay Leaves, Twisted Salt Cedar, Tweedia and Hanging Amaranthus are just a few of the unusual flowers now available.      Holland is one of the largest growing regions in the world,  and the Aaslmeer Auction there serves as huge import and export hub. Holland is known for its exceptional tulips, lilies and a large number of specialty  flowers.  Our weekly Dutch imports  include standard, parrot and French tulips in an array of vivid colors. The Dutch have been planting these bulb flowers for more than 400 year and have set industry standards for quality, variety and production.         Orchids from Thailand arrive twice a week and include white, lavendar, purple and green dendrobiums, Oncidiums, Aranthera James Storei and Arachnis Magggie Oei. Tropical flowers include Bird of Paradise and anthuriums.