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Interflora|ɪntəˈflɔərə|
Name of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, an international agency which organizes the delivery of flowers to order; also the trade name of the British branch of this association.
1949Sell's Directory of Registered Telegraphic Addresses 795/2 Taylor William (florist),..Worthing, Sussex. Interflora Worthing. 1951G. Lewis in Mod. Florist xxiii. 229 The four large groups..are closely connected and compose the overall organisation Interflora, set up in 1946 to control and develop the interchange of overseas orders. 1960L. Johns in Retail Florist's Handbk. xxii. 250 The clearing house at Interflora headquarters is an impressive sight. 1966Guardian 4 Oct. 8/2, 22 million Interflora orders were sent world-wide last year. 1971N. Freeling Over High Side i. 51 The ladies of Belgrave Square had sent long emotional telegrams and Interflora wreaths. 1972F. Warner Maquettes 30, I arrange bouquets for Interflora. |
