In the heart of Arlington, the scent of nostalgia blooms at the corner of Division Street where H.E. Cannon Floral & Greenhouses, Inc. stands as a testament to perseverance, threading its roots back to East Texas in 1893. The florist, originally launched by stalwarts H.E. Cannon and R.T. McCarter, took its first fragile steps delivering flowers via horse and buggy; today it's Patricia and Jacqueline Flynt— a mother-daughter team — running the show, ensuring that every petal and stem continues to carry history forward, according to the City of Arlington.
This isn't just a place where flowers are sold, it's a landmark where life's highs and lows are embellished with flora—customarily expressive for any given occasion, be it marriages or more somber gatherings, marking its territory as much more than just a commercial enterprise, but where the Flynt family takes pride in the personal touch they offer, they handpick each flower for every arrangement ensuring it's fitting for the individual tales awaiting to unfold as patrons pass through their doors, a tradition that hasn't been lost since the inception of their quaint establishment.
Not content with resting on the laurels of its past, the folks at H.E. Cannon keep with the times while also keeping the flair of yore alive—whether it's a spontaneous gift of blossoms to lift someone's spirits or the careful crafting of a bridal bouquet.
