From www.flowersandcents.org TOP 10 reasons why Valentines 2011 will be different:
10. Weather isproduction areas has been poor.
9. Some major farms have ceased operations, others are nearly closed.
8. Many farms are operating at reduced capacity and cannot handle bookings.
7. Short supply of flowers because of the "pinch"
6. Valentines 2011 is on a Monday which leads to greater demand than Sunday.
5. Mass-market will be buying large amounts on open market because of of current supplier weaknesses.
4. E-commerce companies are searching for alternative sources for flowers as well.
3. Ecuador and Mexico are will be selling less into North America markets to take advantage of better opportunities elsewhere.
2. Quality at all under capitalized farms will be far less than usual, making who you buy from even more important.
1. Its Valentines Day, it is always unpredictable.