Florists in Palatine, IL

Palatine has five florists, the 15th largest selection in Cook County, where Chicago accounts for 289 on its own. That is enough to compare on style and price rather than taking the first quote, and independent shops differ more on both than their listings suggest. Four list a website; the other takes orders by phone.

If nothing here suits, the nearest larger choice is Arlington Heights, about 5 miles away, with 10 florists. Bear in mind that a shop delivering out of its own town will usually charge more for it and may need more notice.

This is the region's best stretch for locally grown flowers, and several states here have a serious commercial floriculture industry behind the counter. Ask what was cut this week rather than ordering from a catalogue photograph.