Floral Arts Florist was founded by: Paul H. Monroe, Jr. and his wife Frances R. Monroe and began operations in 1981 with one floral cooler, 46 customers, and one van. As time passed the operation grew to a point that in June 1989 it became necessary for the company to incorporate and become Floral Arts, Inc. The company has added significantly to the lines carried to include not only fresh flowers and greens, but also dish gardens, house plants, candles, fragrance sticks, brass and ceramic containers, silk flowers and trees, ribbons, table top gift items, plush animals, and balloons.