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Choosing flowers.(guide to purchasing flowers)(Buyers guide)
Byline: Marty Hair
With Valentine's Day approaching, keep that ATM card handy.
The National Retail Federation estimates 63 percent of us will be celebrating, with the average lovebird shelling out $119.67 on gifts for Feb. 14.
Men outspend women $156.22 to $85.08, the retail federation reports. And what will those guys be buying? Flowers, cards and a night on the town are top choices.
Choosing cards and making restaurant reservations are up to them.
As for the flowers, we can help.
Here's a look at what's new and news to use this Valentine's Day.
MY GIANT ROSE
How big is your love?
Organic Bouquet (877-899-2468, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays) has a limited number of 5- to 6-foot-tall red roses with 4-inch flowers. They are $249.95 a dozen plus $59.95 shipping. Availability changes by the day so even …
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