harkins, the florist

harkins, the florist 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.

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.

A beautiful Mardi Gras inspired funeral stand made for a King 👑
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A beautiful Mardi Gras inspired funeral stand made for a King 👑

RIP
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RIP

MERRY CHRISTMAS ⚜️🎄🎁🎄⚜️
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MERRY CHRISTMAS ⚜️🎄🎁🎄⚜️

Pink petals grace our staircase as we prepare these bubble bowls for a beautiful breast cancer awareness event 🌸💕🎀
10/26/2024

Pink petals grace our staircase as we prepare these bubble bowls for a beautiful breast cancer awareness event 🌸💕🎀

Looking for something in the spooky spectrum? 💀
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Looking for something in the spooky spectrum? 💀

happy fall y’all! quite the statement for only $55 🌻 the economical is also a great choice to accent your events or show...
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happy fall y’all! quite the statement for only $55 🌻 the economical is also a great choice to accent your events or show your appreciation 🎉

Underrated but never underwhelming 😍 Do you know what it is?
09/23/2024

Underrated but never underwhelming 😍 Do you know what it is?

A touch of elegance that keeps growing ✨ Our living orchids are a wonderful way to bring lasting beauty into your space ...
09/17/2024

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

TGIFlowers and plants!
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TGIFlowers and plants!

Euphorbia marginata aka Snow on the Mountain!
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Euphorbia marginata aka Snow on the Mountain!

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 ...
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!

🌕Yellow Paper Moon🌕
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🌕Yellow Paper Moon🌕

Echinacea aka Cone Flower!
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Echinacea aka Cone Flower!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN! Missing you tons…
07/18/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN! Missing you tons…

SPRAY roses!
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SPRAY roses!

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

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

TGIFlowers!
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TGIFlowers!

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

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🍂 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁

a celebration of life 🕊️

🎃 Happy Halloween! We’ve got some scary boo-tiful blooms 👻

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A stunning double stem white orchid in a terra cotta pot 🪴 #orchidlovers #nolasmallbusiness #flowersfordays

TGIFlowers!
TGIFlowers!

⚜️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!🌼😶‍🌫️🌼

TGIFlowers! These stands are heading off to the studio to be included in a new production of an old show! Curious?

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