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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

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Welcome to harkins, the florist. We are a real local florist in the LowerGardenDistrict of NewOrleans He operated Bob Harkins Flowers for 40 years. John, Jr.
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Harkins, the Florist, opened its doors in 1937 in Jackson, Mississippi, during the depth of the Great Depression. Its founders were John Harkins, a recent graduate of Mississippi A & M College, and his fiancée, Bobbye Roberts. They managed to keep the business going through the Depression and World War II. After the war, their first son, John Harkins, Jr., was born, and the business began to flour

ish. Ultimately they had as many as six shops along with a greenhouse growing operation, a landscape business and even a pet shop at one time. John Sr.’s brother, Bob Harkins, returned from the war in Europe and worked with his brother learning the business before moving to Baton Rouge, LA. John Harkins, Jr. grew up in the flower business, learning design from many skilled workers at Harkins, the Florist, most notably Mada Hewitt, Jackson’s premier designer for half a century. learned management skills from his mother, Bobbye, who led the business to its most profitable phase after the death of John, Sr. During his five years at L.S.U. in Baton Rouge, John, Jr. worked for Uncle Bob, picking up skills from more accomplished designers. He thought he was making spending money, not that he was preparing for his life’s work. For a 10 year period John Jr. did teaching and later counseling work at schools in Vicksburg and Biloxi, Ms. and ultimately in New Orleans. The late 1970s found him seeking a new vocation. He was stunned to find himself considering returning to the flower business, a route he had always said he would never take. In the Fall of 1979 harkins, the florist of Louisiana, was born in John’s apartment in the Irish Channel. He took orders and prepared them during the day and went out making deliveries at night. When he had to go out during the day, he call forwarded the business line to Zetta Hearin, a friend, who would pinch hit until he returned. Within a few months, harkins, the florist, moved into 1359 Magazine Street, a totally unrenovated three story brick townhouse in the just developing Coliseum Square area. The nickname “London after the War” was an apt description. Pigeons inhabited most of the place, and an umbrella was needed inside when it rained. For five years the business held on there, but the building was deteriorating faster than money and effort could be poured into it. In 1984 John decided to sell 1359 Magazine and move into recently renovated 1601
Magazine. It was a good move. Most people had been afraid to get out of their cars in the 1300 block, much less come inside. The new location was inviting to customers and the business began to prosper.

09/17/2024

A touch of elegance that keeps growing ✨ Our living orchids are a wonderful way to bring lasting beauty into your space 🌿

09/13/2024

TGIFlowers and plants!

08/29/2024

Euphorbia marginata aka Snow on the Mountain!

08/13/2024

Are you an EXPERIENCED florist looking for a new place to work? Do you know one? Come see us as soon as you can! We are looking for you!

08/07/2024

🌕Yellow Paper Moon🌕

07/24/2024

Echinacea aka Cone Flower!

07/18/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN! Missing you tons…

07/18/2024

SPRAY roses!

07/12/2024

A beautiful tribute from yesterday. Loving this color palette.🌼

06/17/2024

GET IN THE VAN! We are going to decorate the Capital…on Baronne!

06/07/2024

TGIFlowers!

05/23/2024

McGehee Graduation!

05/11/2024

Happy day before Mother’s Day! We have a table set up ready to make your mama smile!🙂🌼💛

05/10/2024

Getting ready for Mom’s Day deliveries tomorrow! We will have a table set up front at 10am for those who need some last minute love for their mamas!💛🌼💛

05/08/2024

Happy Wednesday! Mother’s Day prep is in full effect! Don’t forget ya mama!💛🌼💛

05/03/2024

TGIFlowers! Garden Rose💛

04/19/2024

TGIFlowers! Loving this bridal bouquet photo by cassidyophotos!

04/13/2024

Beautiful Saturday Tribute.

04/11/2024

Like sunshine after a storm.

02/20/2024

🌼Happy Tuesday!🌼

02/13/2024

⚜️That’s the shadow of Mardi Gras hanging over us as we prepare for love tomorrow ❤️ 🕯️Ash Wednesday=Valentine’s Day❤️Are you ready? 😻 If you didn’t get your order in, we will have a table set up in front of the shop with plenty of romantic goodies!💕😍💕

02/13/2024

02/07/2024

🌼Carnival time is in full effect! Due to the parades, we will be closing around 3 every day. Get your orders in before we close!🌼

01/30/2024

💛YELLOW💛

01/25/2024

Feeling those Mardi Gras vibes!

01/22/2024

This will be the largest Valentine’s challenge we’ve faced and want to give you every opportunity to get your order in now! We’ll be taking a VERY limited number of orders for delivery on Wednesday, February 14, but will be closed all day February 13. We’d love to be slinging flowers, but it would be downright impossible to get the crew to the shop on Mardi Gras day. Given our proximity to the parade route, our hours fluctuate in the days leading up to Mardi Gras as well, but we will be here every morning but Fat Tuesday, doing everything we can to put together the brightest blooms for you and your loved ones. We’ll also have delivery availability in the days leading up to Mardi Gras, if you want to send some carnival cheer to your honey! Please check out our mini menu and give us a call as soon as possible.

12/28/2023

Go to Atchafalaya. Great atmosphere and wonderful service. We are proud to be part of their team!

12/25/2023

We hope everyone has a safe and joyous Christmas!🎄🎅🧑‍🎄🎄

Address

1601 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA
70130

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 12pm

Website

http://www.harkinsneworleans.com/

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⚜️SUNDAY at the DOME⚜️

🌼😶‍🌫️🌼Attention flower lovers! We will be pitching a circus tent over our building this Friday the 27th. All termites welcome! We will be back on Tuesday; day after Memorial Day ready to roll out the beautiful blooms!🌼😶‍🌫️🌼