In a London factory, military veterans have spent all year making the artificial flowers that people will wear, or that will form wreaths. The Poppy Factory by the River Thames was founded in 1922 ...

For example, contrast a white flower wreath ring with delicate silk flowers in pastel hues, like Kamang silk blue poppies — three stems for about $19. For more drama, add silver-coated foliage ...

The centre, with its workforce of 40 ex-servicemen, manufactures all items for the Scottish Poppy Appeal and makes wreaths to sell commercially. The large majority of the workers are registered ...