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At their late-spring peak, anemones are bursting-red reminders that we’ve turned a corner weatherwise. �They give you that feeling of coming out of fall/wintertime,� says Tara Simone, owner of Barbara’s Flowers in Harlem, who recommends adding a bunch of anemones to a small pitcher or galvanized pail to create a rustic-looking bouquet ($1.50 per stem; 2522 Frederick Douglass Blvd., nr. 135th St.; 212-234-3211). Anemones also hold up well without water, which makes them a good variety to bring to a barbecue or garden party. �Not all flowers are like that,� she says. �Although the color is robust, it’s a very soft, billowy blossom. It almost feels like nice sheets.� For more floral expertise, click here.
- The Best of Buds
- We asked floral experts to tell us where they go when they want an outrageous orchid, centerpiece, or a last-minute something.
- What $100 Gets
- We ordered five bouquets (anonymously) from a range of florists, giving only two directives: Use what’s freshest, and keep it to one Benjamin.
- Cheap. Fresh. Near You.
- A neighborhood mini-directory of bodegas, delis, and low-cost florists with beautiful blooms.
- The Deli-Flower Challenge
- The players: David Stark, event designer; Paula Hayes, artist.
- Make Your Own Flower Arrangement
- How to transform corner-deli blooms into a good-looking centerpiece.
- Dead in the Water
- How to keep them from wilting prematurely.
- Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
- The flower district keeps shrinking, but hope blossoms.
- Not Just a Pretty Vase
- Flower-ready vessels you won’t find at your neighborhood florist.