A great source for direct shipment of flowers is Sunset Farms in Jamul, California, just outside San Diego. Owner John Clemons grows millions of edible flowers and is one of the country's largest edible organic flower suppliers. His flowers grow in some 33 greenhouses on 18 acres of California soil and sunshine. To place an order, call 619-669-7670. Plastic cases of flowers will arrive on your doorstep the next morning. Sunset Farms has a new branch called Sweetfields. Here you can buy edible flowers already candied or made into confetti.

The Wildflower Inn in Falmouth, Massachusetts has become known nationwide for its edible flower breakfasts and teas. Look them up at www.wildflower-inn.com. This B&B is also a source for flower jellies, including yellow tulip and gladiola jellies, hibiscus vinegar, and several flavors of edible flower oils.

For information and more complete lists of edible flowers, we recommend the following books: Edible Flowers from Garden to Palate by Cathy Wilkinson Barash (winner of The Julia Child Cookbook Awards and a Garden Writers of America award); The Edible Flower Garden by Rosalind Creasy; and Flowers in the Kitchen by Susan Belsinger.