Marking the last day
Muskogee has a lot of long careers, at the schools, the hospitals, the VA, the port, the railroad and the factories. When someone retires, the last day often includes a cake in the break room and a party at a church hall or a restaurant.
A bright arrangement on the desk on the final day is a classic gift. For the party, centerpieces or a larger arrangement near the cake table make the room feel special. A plant is also popular, since it can go home and keep growing in retirement.
If a team is chipping in, decide on the card wording first. Something like, From all of us in the front office, lets the retiree know who was thinking of them.