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Page 8 The Battalion Monday, February 12,1 Florists (Continued from page 6) Photo by Scott D. Weaver Jimmie Walston of University Flowers puts the finishing touches on a rose bouquet, one of thousands of flower ar rangements that will be sent on Valentine’s Day this year. Valentine’s Day rush as much as people might think they do, Ash says. Operating costs increase due to increased personnel and sup plier mark-ups. She says that in larger cities such as Houston or Dallas, florist shops increase their prices to make a larger profit, but that sim ilar prices would not be accepta ble in this area. She says that if she were to increase her prices by the same percentage that supplies increased, as florists do in some cities, a bouquet of roses would cost $75. Occasionally, someone will make an unusual request. For ex ample, Ash cites a man who last year wanted to include a diamond engagement ring in his flower ar rangement. In addition to jewelry, some people want to include cham- pagnge or lingerie in their or ders, but Ash says that is uncom mon. They usually try to fulfill these requests, but in situations involving alcoholic beverages, she lays she has to check people’s identification. Walston says the most unusual Valentine’s request they have had occured about two years ago. A man called from Hawaii and or der a large solid heart of red roses. “It looked like a box of can dy,” she says. Deliveries on campus will be more difficult this year, Ash says. Tighter dorm security makes it harder for delivery people to get in, and construction will further increase the problems. rianning for the Valentine’s Day crunch began weeks ago. Ash says flowers were ordered from wholesalers in January to ensure that she would have a sufficient supply. She says that after all of the ordered flowers are sold, she will be unable to get more. Walston says that despite all the potential problems, she is pre pared for this year’s rush. She hired extra workers, and has a head start on preparing her ar rangements. The only thing that could slow them down, she says, is bad weather. KING KONG GIVES THE WOMAN A DOZEN REDWOOD Cartoon by Kevin Jb Flair Beauty Salon Present this coupon for 20% OFF ANY SERVICE Owner: Cissy Earp (Formerly of The Vogue) Stylists: Janet Sweatt Janie Orta Vera Rodriguez (Formerly of Something Else) Sandi Bobinski (Formerly of The Hair Event) 704 N. Rosemary 846“6364 (Across from Luby’s) Walk-ins Welcome Expires March 9,1990 Shop with these Ba Dr. Rohini Ragupathi Announces The Opening Of Her Practice In Internal Medicine And The Transfer To Her Of The Practice Of Domingo J. Cabrera, M.D. at 3400 South Texas Ave., Bryan Call 846-2988 For Appointment Services include Complete Physical, EKG, & Pap Smear ONCE-A-YEAR SUIT CONSOLIDATION SALE! ^MENSWEAR^ CHOOSE FROM OVER 1,500 FAMOUS MAKER MEN'S SUITS AT CONSOLIDATION SALE PRICES! OVER 500 ADDITIONAL SUITS WERE ADDED TO OUR SELECTION AT KG MENSWEAR—POST OAK MALL FOR THIS HUGE ANNUAL 10-DAY SALE! %au at 'd Streets RESTAURANT AND PUB $ fs I Celebrate the Entire Week with "Good Tastes’ .// 10 DAYS ONLY! HURRY FOR BEST SELECTION! For Reservations call 268-0792 1710 3k. Sdigtan,, Sena* Give Five. SMI 129 99 -149"-W SAVE $35-$125 ON FAMOUS BRAND SUITS! Choose from a huge selection of styles with plain or pleated pants in assorted colors including navy, charcoal and black...solids, pinstripes and patterns. Sizes include regular, short and long. Orig. $135-$250. Battalion Classified 845-0569 POST OAK MALL HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9 SUN. 12:30-5:30 764-8195 Give Five. Great Clothes For Everything You Do.