World's Leading Florist and Gift Shop Celebrates Independence Day with Colorful Floral Arrangements and Gifts CARLE PLACE, N.Y., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- From parades and fireworks to backyard barbecues, the Fourth of July marks one of America's most patriotic celebrations. With an estimated 67 million barbeques taking place on Independence Day(1). 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. (FLWS), the world's leading florist and gift shop, offers fun and festive arrangements designed to make any July 4th celebration sizzle with an all-American flair. "We are delighted to help our customers honor this special holiday with unique gifts that spread patriotic cheer and make a lasting impression," said Jim McCann, CEO and Founder of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. "The Fourth of July is a joyful time for family and friends to re-connect for a great summertime tradition!" Inspired by the American Flag, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM features a number of fresh floral arrangements in bright reds, whites and blues. Whether used as a decorative accent during an outdoor event or given as a sentimental surprise, the following gift ideas are designed to spruce up the standard stars and stripes decor: -- Fourth of July Bouquet - this elegant arrangement features traditional red roses mixed with bursting white spider mums and blue delphinium -- Red, White and Beautiful(TM) Wreath - Let freedom ring with a gift that shows true "colors." Constructed from red, white and blue silk flowers, this wreath is perfect for any Fourth of July celebration. For those looking for an alternate color palette, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM offers several bouquets specifically designed to capture the spirit of summertime: -- Summer Dunes(TM) - This bouquet of roses, iris and larkspur is a fresh floral beauty. Its vase full of seashells is reminiscent of a day at the beach. -- Make Lemonade(TM) in a Vase - Yellow, a color of joy, happiness and good feelings, dominates this stunning arrangement of brilliant yellow and white blooms, complete with an added twist of fresh lemons! When looking to add a personal and unique touch, Julie Mulligan, Lifestyle Expert for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, offers simple ways to incorporate fresh flowers in your summer holiday gifts. "Floral arrangements are great gifts to bring along to this year's barbecue and a perfect way for a hostess to add charming accents to a typical decor," said Julie Mulligan. "Try adding red strawberries and blue delphinium to a basket of white daisies for a spirited display that sits beautifully against an outdoor tablecloth." To learn more about the Fourth of July gift ideas from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, visit http://www.1800flowers.com/ or visit Julie Mulligan's blog for additional summertime gifting suggestions. About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is the world's leading florist and gift shop. For more than 30 years, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. has been providing customers with fresh flowers and the finest selection of plants, gift baskets, gourmet foods, confections, balloons and plush stuffed animals perfect for every occasion. 1-800-FLOWERS(R) (1-800-356-9377 or http://www.1800flowers.com/), was listed as a Top 50 Online Retailer by Internet Retailer in 2006, as well as 2008 Laureate Honoree by the Computerworld Honors Program and the recipient of ICMI's 2006 Global Call Center of the Year Award. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM offers the best of both worlds: exquisite arrangements created by some of the nation's top floral artists and hand-delivered the same day, and spectacular flowers shipped overnight from its Fresh From Our Growers(R) collection. As always, 100% satisfaction and freshness are guaranteed. Also, visit 1-800-Flowers en Espanol (http://www.1800flowersenespanol.com/). 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Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS. (1) http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_s pecial_editions/011920.html DATASOURCE: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. CONTACT: Kristy Rivera, MWW Group for 1-800-Flowers.com, +1-212-827-3754, Web Site: http://www.1800flowers.com/

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