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Huh. Every bunch of flowers I've ordered from Martha's Flowers (granted, not roses) have lasted a really long time. Of course, Martha's Flowers is run out of ProFlowers, but I've had less luck with ProFlowers (though they are also good)

I second Pro Flowers; I've both sent and received from them and they have always been top drawer (great customer service as well). Calyx and Corolla are also terrific; I've used them several times and have never been disappointed.

I've received many flowers from ProFlowers and they have all been terrific and lasted a really long time. I especially love their tulips.
~Monica

There's a deli stand on 34th Street and like...Lex I think - on the south side of 34th Street that has a HUGE flower booth. Like most other deli vendors they have the 2dozen for $10 sale. Everytime I have picked up roses from them they have lasted almost 2 weeks.

Organic Bouquet is fabulous but don't forget to get a coupon code off the net. I saved 8 bucks. lol

ok, so i work at an environmental org and we get a lot of weird stuff in the mail. for some reason we get this quarterly duck hunting newsletter, and there was a section once where people submitted stories of how they got in trouble with their wives because of duck hunting related events (went out hunting, got drunk, slept in a ditch, didnt come home until two days later, etc) and then how they made it up to their wives later. the apologies always involved flowers, and there was always a mention about how the wife was just *so* happy to get flowers that the husband's stupidity/recklessness/drunkeness/etc just didn't matter anymore and they all had a big laugh about it.

there was also a link to a website claiming to take the "difficulty" out of buying flowers for your wife. we of course went to the site and the flower buying guide ("how big is the right size?") compared bouquet sizes to a football. they took care to note that the football would not be included with your order.

I've used Proflowers and 1800 Flowers.

My mom had the flu last winter so I ordered her 30 tulips to be delivered the next day from 1800 Flowers. (I paid extra for that!) They did not arrive on time and I was told they wouldn't arrive for another couple days. They wanted ME to pay EXTRA to have another florist deliver them the day AFTER they were supposed to be there. I cancelled the order and reported them to BBB.

I've used Proflowers several times and recieved flowers from them and never had a problem. I'd recommend them anytime!

I like www.flowerbud.com. I've been using them for years.

Amy Stewart (who writes the blog "Dirt" and who has a book that just camed out: "Flower Confidential") says Esperance roses last a long time. I ordered some from http://www.organicbouquet.com/

I ordered my valentine's roses through organic bouquet a few weeks back and can't wait to see what they look like. When I ordered, there was a code (GIFT20) which may still work. 20% off. Not bad!

I use ProFlowers. They have great customer service and stand by their guarantee. I received Gebera Daisies for my birthday and a third of them were dead in less than three days. I called them and without any issues are either sending me a new bouquet or letting me send it to anyone I want for free.

My husband discovered Proflowers a few years ago, and proudly presented me with a box of two dozen red roses for Valentine's Day. Were they great quality? Sure. Did they last forever? Yes. Would I have rather had a professional arrangement that perhaps was smaller and lasted less, but did not have to spend an hour cutting the stems, pulling off the leaves, having tons of trash to deal with afterward, and trying to find enough vases for all the flowers? Hells yeah.
I hope I don't sound ungrateful...I just wish I could somehow (without hurting his feelings) make him forget Proflowers existed and just order me normal flowers, or arrange them himself. I just don't get as much pleasure from a box of "raw" roses as a gift.