Enhance Fourth of July Festivities With 1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R)

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 Julymarks 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 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 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 (www.1800flowersenespanol.com). The Company's BloomNet(R)
international floral wire service provides (www.mybloomnet.net) a broad range
of quality products and value-added services designed to help professional
florists grow their businesses profitably.

The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. "Gift Shop" also includes gourmet gifts such as
popcorn and specialty treats from The Popcorn Factory(R) (1-800-541-2676 or
www.thepopcornfactory.com); cookies and baked gifts from Cheryl&Co.(R)
(1-800-443-8124 or www.cherylandco.com); premium chocolates and confections
from Fannie May(R) confections brands (www.fanniemay.com) and
www.harrylondon.com); wine gifts from Ambrosia(R) (www.ambrosia.com) and
Geerlings&Wade(SM)(www.geerwade.com); gift baskets from 1-800-BASKETS.COM(R)
(www.1800baskets.com) and DesignPac(SM) gifts (www.designpac.com);
Celebrations(R) (www.celebrations.com), a new premier online destination for
fabulous party ideas and planning tips; as well as Home Decor and Children's
Gifts from Plow & Hearth(R) (1-800-627-1712 or www.plowandhearth.com), Wind &
Weather(R) (www.windandweather.com), HearthSong(R) (www.hearthsong.com) and
Magic Cabin(R) (www.magiccabin.com). 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_special_editions/011920.html

SOURCE 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

Kristy Rivera, MWW Group for 1-800-Flowers.com, +1-212-827-3754,
krivera@mww.com