Avalon Park Florist, Orlando

In 1714, the symbolic gesture of giving flowers as gifts was just beginning to take root, thanks to Charles II and his introduction of message-bearing blooms to the Swedish court. Today, the floral artists at Avalon Park Florist continue the tradition, weaving colorful blossoms into official FTD arrangements. They compose bouquets to suit specific occasions and sentiments, from crimson roses that bespeak romance to pastel petals that celebrate new babies or recently beating colorblindness.