Sales of Roses Not Robust

Blame the cold weather -- not cold hearts -- for today's slow sales of Valentine Day roses at Fruita Fresca.
"Sales were slower this year than last year. The weather is cold. Plus, there are so many people selling them up and down Dixie Highway. And last year, there was a shortage of flowers. If you got them, they sold fast," said the Fruita Fresca owner.
On sale on the cart in his parking lot were yellow, pink, orange and red roses for $12 a dozen. The biggest sellers were the red ones, he said.