At Uprooted Shop, the Blooms Persist.

Fans of Takashimaya's now-defunct flower shop, take note: While Takashimaya closed last month, the florist, with its remarkable pale pink English roses, double-petaled Dutch tulips and stems of baby crab apples, is still in existence, operating as a shop called Florisity in the Flatiron district. What distinguishes Florisity from some other top florists is its aesthetic. ''It's a little bit Asian, with unusual materials,'' said Sandra Taurina, the creative director. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]