Mark Linton, President of Linton’s Enchanted Gardens, announced the purchase of the White Daisy, a popular floral shop located in downtown Bristol. Jenny Welch, owner and operator of the White Daisy said “I have loved the experience owning and operating my own business has provided, and the smiles that brightens not only the recipients’ day, but the person sending them as well.” Mrs. Welch cited the needs of running a one-person small business as the major factor in the decision to sell, and the commitment to quality by Linton’s as her choice of successor.
Even in the middle of a snowy winter, Linton’s Enchanted Gardens, 315 CR 17, Elkhart, offers a comfortable shopping experience at its large Floral and Interior Décor Shoppe. Diana Ellison, the store’s manager and head designer, and Andrew Skipper, the interior designer, have artfully displayed a wide variety of collectibles and other unique products.
Pictured above at left, Mark Linton and Jenny Welch stand in front of the former White Daisy Floral Shop in Bristol. Above, Diana Ellison, manager of Linton’s floral and gift shop, stands at a display case inside the expanded shop. Linton’s also offers customers a “Flower of the Month Club” annual membership for $30. Members receive a special floral selection each month of the year. (Photo by Laurie Eads)
The Floral and Interior Décor Shoppe handles many well-known brand names, such as Vera Bradley handbags, Byer’s Choice Christmas figurines, Yankee and Woodwick candles, Time Works clocks, and Crabtree & Evelyn. Also on display are indoor fountains, home accent furniture, wind chimes, indoor and outdoor statuary, jewelry, and much more.
Mark Linton, president of the firm, notes that the shop is the only florist that offers floral deliveries seven days a week throughout the area. It is also able to facilitate deliveries world-wide through FTD and Teleflora wire services. Business hours at Linton’s are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday seminars, lasting one hour, are offered free from January to May, covering topics such as flower arranging, interior décor, and gardening tips. Seating is available for up to 80 participants. Consult Linton’s comprehensive website at lintons.com for more information on the seminars, as well as all its other services.
During the spring and summer seasons, Linton’s garden center features a huge assortment of plants, and includes a popular petting zoo. A large nursery is located on CR 14, east of CR 17, where many crews are engaged in providing landscaping and lawn care to residential and commercial customers. During its peak season Linton’s employs up to 130 “team members” in its various enterprises.
From May to September Linton’s will participate for its third year in the “very popular” Quilt Garden Tour sponsored by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. In the past two years, Mark notes, about 200 tour buses have stopped at Linton’s as part of the summer event.
Since the White Daisy in Bristol closed its doors, Mrs. Welch is helping her former customers make an orderly transition to Linton’s. They and everyone else will find a warm welcome when they visit Linton’s Enchanted Gardens. For more information call 293-9699.
