FTD SPONSORS "LOVE IN BLOOM" WEDDING FLORAL SHOW AT
CHICAGO FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW

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DOWNERS GROVE, IL. (February 26, 2002) - FTD is a proud sponsor of "Love in Bloom" Unique Floral Arrangements and Wedding Accessories Show at the
Chicago Flower & Garden Show on March 15 and 16, 2002.

Top American floral designer, Howard Silver, and top Canadian floral designer, Anne Leeson, will join with FTD Florists from the Chicagoland area to showcase a variety of bridal bouquets, table centerpieces and floral accessories. The shows will be held on Friday, March 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Chicago's Navy Pier. A local celebrity media spokesperson will accompany FTD Member Toomie Farris of McNamara Florist in Indianapolis, IN, to commentate the show.

"The FTD wedding floral show is a great way to show off the talent of FTD Members in the area," said Toomie Farris, FTD design instructor and commentator of 'Love in Bloom.' "I think local brides-to-be also will be thrilled with the exceptional talent of all of the designers."

In addition to the FTD "Love in Bloom" show, FTD is hosting an international floral inspirations display at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show throughout the week, March 9 - 17, 2002. This display will showcase traditional and contemporary international floral displays that will capture the feel of top designers from around the world and incorporate them into every day decorating. Whether visitors' tastes run Vintage Victorian, Country French or Asian, FTD will offer displays to complement various styles.

FTD is a proud sponsor of the Eighth Annual Chicago Flower & Garden Show. The Chicago Flower & Garden show is looking forward to welcoming approximately 175,000 consumers to explore all of the exciting aspects of the show, along with FTD's international decorating display and bridal show.

"FTD is excited to showcase world-class designers and FTD Members in Chicago for one of the premier floral shows of the year," said Bob Norton, president and CEO, FTD. "We're proud to join with the Chicago Flower and Garden Show again this year."

About FTD

Founded by a group of florists in 1910, FTD is the world's oldest floral organization. The company links approximately 19,000 florists throughout the U.S. and Canada. Through its international affiliates, FTD connects more than 47,000 florists in 154 countries around the world.

Press Contact

Bridget Farrell
FTD Inc.
3113 Woodcreek Drive
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Tel: 630 724 6120
Fax: 630 724 6621
Email: bfarrell@ftdi.com

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