Photo and story by Monty Siekerman
Carol Slane Florist owner Shannon Brown says Valentine's flowers, candy, and stuffed animals are available at her Main Street shop.

Many customers select holiday gifts at the last minute, but this year Valentine's is on a Sunday, so shop early.

The store will be open regular hours this week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday 9 to noon. She has more than 1,000 roses on hand and a big assortment of other flowers which can be purchased wrapped in tissue or arranged in a vase with baby's breath.

Shannon's mother Carol opened the shop in 1986. Shannon bought the business in 1998.

In most towns, Mother's Day is the biggest flower holiday, but not in Ada with the college. Young love makes Valentine's the biggest holiday here. Think flowers (or candy or stuffed animals) at Carol Slane's this week for your sweetie.