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Longtime Waco florist dies at 97 - KWTX

In fact, the business grew in the coming years and at one point had retail shops and greenhouses in Temple, Belton and Cameron, he said.Whatever was necessary is what Reed did after he graduated from La Vega High School, took flying lessons and eventually joined the Army Air Force where he learned to fly the B-29 Superfortress and later trained other Air Force pilots. At the time Reed thought about making a career of flying, then after he came back to Waco’s James Connally Air Force Base to teach pilots to fly the B-25 Mitchell, he decided he’d stay and re-joined the family business. He married his school sweetheart, Glenda Pledger, finished his degree at Baylor and returned to the flower shop with his parents until they retired and he took over operations. Reed remained in the U.S. Air Force Reserve for 10 years and during the Korean War, was recalled to Connally where he trained radar intercept pilots and engineers who worked on the Superfortress. Reed loved to fly, but he found flowers would be his fortune. Reed, in his oral history with Baylor, explained Waco, in those days, was an important cog on the Texas floral business, the Texas State Florists' Association, the professional trade association for all branches of the floral industry including retailers, wholesalers, growers and manufacturers of floral products and supplies, was founded here in 1914 at the old Hotel State House at South 6th Street and Franklin Avenue. It’s now headquartered in Austin. Reed dedicated himself to a life of service when he became a Mason and later joined AAONMS, the Shrine, where he’ll celebrate his 72nd year of membership this year, records at the Karem Shrine Temple show, where he today is the oldest member on the rolls and is among the oldest active Shriners in the United States. Reed has a brother and a sister but neither has ever shown any interest in the flower shop, he said. ... https://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Well-known-downtown-businessman-Harry-Reed-passes-away-at-97-505939331.html

The flower shop that wins customers and communities - Belton Journal

That dream never materialized, but she is just as happy creating original floral designs and homecoming mums for local customers. The Belton Tiger-themed homecoming mum display in the window of BJ’s Flower Shop rivals anything in Las Vegas.Jacobs credits her late husband, Jake Jacobs, with guiding her at the start of her journey. “My husband worked for Brown & Root Construction, so we traveled around the country,” Jacobs said. “After he retired, family and business opportunities brought us back to Belton. My husband liked to buy things. First, we had a flooring store here in Belton—Fashion Floors and Interiors. Then he decided to invest in video rentals, so we opened Bijou Video, which was the first video rental store in Belton. Then he bought a cooler, and we had to build a flower shop around it.”Jacobs also acknowledged the lessons of Belton florist Shirlee Porter. “I worked for Heartfield’s Florist for about a year and a half,” Jacobs said. “Shirlee Porter was my mentor. She worked at Heartfield’s for some 30-odd years. She taught me more about flowers than floral design school. She still helps me when she can.”For many, the floral industry holds a prestigious allure, but it is not all about roses. Jacobs admits the family business is har... http://beltonjournal.com/flower-shop-wins-customers-communities/

Still coming up roses: From 1930 'til today, Reed's Flowers remains in the family - Waco Tribune-Herald

People either didn’t buy flowers or they did and then couldn’t pay.”Like flowers, the business grew in the years after that. At one point the Reeds had shops and greenhouses in Temple, Belton and Cameron, he said. This 1943 photo taken at Hatbox Field in Oklahoma shows Harry Reed (right) during his time in the U.S. Air Force.But Harry Reed took a bit of a detour from the flower business when he thought he might make a career of flying. After graduating from La Vega High School he entered a program to train civilian pilots and later joined the U.S Air Force. He was called to be an instructor and trained other pilots. He also was trained on the large B-29s, which were designed for use in the Pacific during World War II.After the war he flew B-25s at Connally Air Force Base, teaching radar interception tactics to pilots. He remained in the Air Force Reserves for 10 years.He married his own sweetheart, Glenda Pledger, completed his degree from Baylor University and had two daughters and a son.He returned to run Reed’s Flowers with his parents, eventually taking over for them.Waco also holds a place in the history of the state’s floral industry. The Texas State Florists’ Association was founded in Waco in 1914, though it is now headquartered in Austin.Harry has two younger siblings, James Reed, a retired Army colonel in San Antonio, and Dorothy Campbell, of Cleveland, Ohio, but neither were interested in taking over the business as he grew older.As he has stepped away from the day-to-day duties of overseeing the business, he does have fond memories of his years in the floral trade.“I’ve met some of the nicest people through the industry,” he said. “I’ll never forget how many nice things they have done for me.” Debbie Reed finishes making a bouquet to be sold at Reed’s Flowers. She has run the longtime downtown flower shop the last two years. Photo by Rod AydelotteDaughter Debbie eventually decided she would continue the family legacy.Much like her father, Debbie Reed grew up learning various aspects of the business over time. First it was deliveries, then how to design bouquets and arrangements, and she has since added bookkeeper to her duties with the shop.“It’s definitely a seven-day-a-week job. There is a lot going on,” she said. “But every day is a new day.”She said it’s been about the last 10 years that she’s gotten heavily involved with running the business. Debbie said she got a great sense of what is required to run the place during a six-week stretch in 1998 when her father took a cruise and visited Australia and she was put in charge.“That’s when I really saw what it takes,” she said.One of Reed’s Flowers standing orders is providing floral arrangements for a number of churches throughout Waco.“We’ve been doing it for a long time, and we give them good prices, but we also look at it as giving to the church,” she said.Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day remain the big flower occasions, and Debbie Reed knows it won’t be any different this year. She and her staff are getting ready for the heavy stretch.She added that her dad is still her biggest hero and she’s glad she has embraced the legacy of continuing Reed’s Flowers.“I decided I wanted to keep it and keep it going,” she said. http://www.wacotrib.com/waco_today_magazine/still-coming-up-roses-from-til-today-reed-s-flowers/article_0f4d5419-c8b0-5371-8c90-db8e670a3ccd.html

Parsons and Rich Mar Florist partner for Dover doubleheader - Speedway Digest

Pocono Raceway, Parsons was closing in on a career-best finish of ninth before facing trouble on a restart with three laps to go. Most recently, Parsons and the B.J. McLeod team found a solid run at Texas Motor Speedway finishing in 18th place. Last year, Parsons made his NXS debut at Daytona International Speedway in the Circle K Firecracker 250, where he finished with his career best of 12th. Parsons finished the 2019 NXS season with a total of six starts. The Lehigh Valley-based flower company recently signed a three-year contract as an official partner of Dover International Speedway, where they will make their debut in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Stefan Parsons in the No. 99 Toyota Supra. Coverage begins Saturday, Aug. 22 at 12:30 p.m. ET, while coverage begins Sunday, Aug. 23 at 1:30 p.m. ET. Live coverage will be on NBCSN, Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM.BJMM PR... https://www.speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/xfinity-series-news/57999-parsons-and-rich-mar-florist-partner-for-dover-doubleheader

Fulshear flower business blooming from community support amid COVID-19 - KFSN-TV

FULSHEAR, Texas -- Ace Berry admits he is the last person you would think to be a floral designer. The former oil field worker was looking for a new job when he was laid off several years ago and decided to follow his passion for flowers.Berry worked as a florist delivery driver when he was young and while he says he was not good at the job, he fell in love with the creative career. Berry and his wife now own Fulshear Floral Design in Fulshear, Texas. But their business is known around the country.Berry was named the 2017 Houston Floral Designer of the Year!Watch the video above to see how their business is blooming and bringing smiles to those who miss seeing their loved ones amid the pandemic. https://abc30.com/covid-covid19-coronavirus-flowers/6318843/

Small but mighty, a Washington florist battles back in the pandemic - Reuters

I really think they did a good job by not reopening too soon, because look at all the places that are having to close back down, like California, Texas,” Banks said. As the White House and Congress debate the next coronavirus relief bill, Banks said she would like more business funding and clarity on Paycheck Protection Program loans. The shop received a $75,000 loan under the program, allowing it to rehire furloughed staff. “They say it’s forgivable, but they haven’t come out with any clear-cut rules on how to make it forgivable,” Banks said. “I am on pins and needles.” Reporting by Makini Brice; Editing by Dan Burns and Richard ChangOur Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-smallbusiness/small-but-mighty-a-washington-florist-battles-back-in-the-pandemic-idUSKCN2511D6

Buy THESE 10 Cut Flowers (They Last the Longest!) - StyleBlueprint

Lisianthus is one of her favorites. “Of the flowers that I routinely use, the longest-lasting showstopper is Lisianthus,” she says. “It holds beautifully.” It’s known by many names, including the “Texas bluebell” and the “poor man’s rose,” and it can last between seven and 10 days. Fair warning: It tends to be susceptible to rot if it’s sitting in unclean water, so be sure to change it out daily for the best results.SnapdragonsSarah tells us, “Snapdragons are the long-lasting cool-season winner.” In the right conditions, they can last seven to 10 days. When choosing your snapdragon stem, look for stalks that have one-third to one-half of their pods open.Top row, left to right: Calla Lilies, Snapdragons, Lisianthus; Bottom: CraspediaRELATED: How To Get Any Stain Out: Your Ultimate Stain Removal GuideAmaryllisGreg Campbell, co-owner of Garden District in Memphis, TN, says the Amaryllis is his favorite long-lasting flower choice for the winter. Native to West Africa, the Amaryllis can last more than two weeks. It’s often associated with strength because it’s tall and sturdy, and it can actually last even longer in a vase than when planted.CelosiaA summer bloom, Celosia is another top pick for Sarah. It can run the color spectrum from blood red to goldenrod, and it looks like ocean coral or something that jumped out of a Dr. Seuss story. It’s a member of the Amaranth family and sometimes lasts over two weeks.EryngoMattie Bush, owner of Amelia’s Flower Truck in Nashville, TN, is big on Eryngo. An eye-catching flowering herb, it’s bluish-purple, prickly looking, and resembles a thistle. Also referred to as Flat Sea Holly, Eryngo has an incredibly long vase life, sometimes lasting well over two weeks. We are grateful to all our sponsors:LimoniumLimonium is another one of Mattie’s choices. Also known as Sea Lavender, even though it has no relation to lavender at all, Limonium looks more fragile than it is. Often used for bouquet filler, Limonium can last one to two weeks, and it retains its color when dried out.Magnum MumsMagnum Mums round out Mattie’s top three long-lasting flowers. An oversized chrysanthemum with hundreds of petals, the beautiful bloom is an impressive flower that can last up to two weeks.RanunculusLauren is a fan of using Ranunculus for long-lasting arrangements. These beautiful flowers look like they’re crafted out of tissue paper. They resemble mini roses in bloom, making them a popular choice for wedding bouquets. They’re winter hardy, come in a variety of vivid colors, and last 10 to 12 days after being cut.Top row, left to right: Celosia, Amaryllis, Ranunculus; Bottom row, left to right: Limonium, mums, EryngoNow that you know which flowers last the longest, click here to read “Expert Tips to Make Fresh Cut Flowers Last.”**********Find more great tips that make life easier in our archives. Click HERE!... https://styleblueprint.com/everyday/fresh-cut-flowers-that-last-the-longest/