What flowers are available in October?

I'd like to make a fall arrangement in reds and oranges.Although many flowers are now available year-round, in-season blooms are the freshest, most economical choice for cut-flower arrangements. Look for the following popular varieties at your local florist (or nursery, if you are planning a fall cutting garden). Available types differ from region to region, but here are some fall favorites. Dahlias and chrysanthemums are pretty foundations for red and orange compositions. There are several hundred dahlia varieties available. Try a mix of orange cultivars, with some unopened buds for contrast. Or for an elegant swath of red, look for round ``Paul Smith," scarlet ``Arabian Night" and flame-colored ``Fire Magic." You might also add another type of tall, red bloom for height and texture, such as statuesque ``Strawberry Fields" globe amaranth (Gomphrena haageana). Beginning in late summer, chrysanthemums are also plentiful. Large double chrysanthemums, such as those classified as pompon ...  more