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Newlyweds Trista and Ryan Ride the FTD(R) 2004 Rose Parade(R) Float DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Dec. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- FTD, Inc., the Official Floral Company of the Tournament of Roses(R) and a leading provider in floral products and services to florists across North America, is excited to adorn America's favorite newlyweds with a record-breaking 100,000 roses on one of the most beautiful floral displays ever -- the 51st FTD Float called "Love Songs." "The FTD Brand has been synonymous with flowers for almost a century, going hand in hand with romantic stories along the way. Reality TV's favorite newlywed couple Trista and Ryan are a tribute to the floral industry, having first accepted each other's love through the exchange of simply one rose," says Bob Norton, chairman and CEO, FTD, Inc. "Our float entry in the 2004 Rose Parade(R) celebrates love and romance through not one, but a record- breaking 100,000 roses surrounding Trista and Ryan on the float." This year's FTD float called "FTD Love Songs" complements the Rose Parade's "Music Music Music" theme by portraying the perfect recipe for love through over 100,000 roses, love songs and America's hottest newlyweds Trista and Ryan. FTD shows America it's possible to turn feelings into flowers and flowers into feelings through this incredible floral display and celebrity couple. FTD has been a proud sponsor of the Rose Parade for more than 50 years. The status as the Official Floral Company of the Tournament of Roses is showcased with a history of many award-winning floats in the Parade, beautiful floral decor on Orange Grove and Colorado Boulevards, the historic Wrigley Mansion, the official cars of the Parade carrying the Grand Marshall, Mayor of Pasadena and many other official guests, as well as through this year's incredible display featuring Trista and Ryan. FTD, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTDI), supported by its worldwide FTD brand, is a leading provider of floral services and products. FTD's florist business provides products and services to retailers selling floral products in approximately 20,000 FTD branded locations throughout the United States and Canada, and connects approximately 29,000 additional florists through affiliated or related organizations in 150 countries outside of North America. FTD's consumer business is a direct marketer of flowers and specialty gifts, primarily through the http://www.ftd.com/ Web site and 1-800-SEND-FTD telephone number. FTD, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock is quoted on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "FTDI". Additional information about FTD, Inc., including investor relations, is available at its Web site, http://www.ftdi.com/ . To schedule any media opportunities related FTD's participation in the Rose Parade, contact Bridget Farrell at (630) 235-5420. DATASOURCE: FTD, Inc. CONTACT: Bridget Farrell of FTD, Inc., +1-630-235-5420 Web site: http://www.ftd.com/

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