Which of the following is the best example of a direct channel?

a. A farmer in Columbia sells flowers to an international broker who makes sure the flowers reach consumers in the United States.

b. Family Dollar Store sells modeling clay to school-age children.

c. A wholesaler sells candy to convenience stores who then sell it to store patrons.

d. J&L Manufacturing Company sells drapery hardware to The Home Depot’s Design Center and the Design Center then sells it to consumers.

e. Farmer Mintz sells corn to the Hughes household, who will eat it for supper.