Valentine's Flowers With a Whiff of Originality

When it comes to Valentine's Day gifts, it is easy enough to follow that familiar advice to "say it with flowers."

But what sort of flowers?

We looked high and low for some intriguing choices in the floral category for this Valentine's Day. Instead of a dozen roses, we offer you a dozen different ways to "say it with flowers." Pick one or more to make a fit statement on Feb. 14.

Roses, Roses and More Roses: If a dozen roses seem a tad paltry, consider this offering from Calyx Flowers -- 100 long-stemmed red roses, air-shipped directly from Ecuador. Want to make it extra special? Have them packaged with a plus-sized champagne cooler -- all for $399.95 (roses without the cooler are $349.95.) ...