The daisy flower opens its petals during the day and at night the petals shut. When you look at the petals they resemble an eye’s lashes. So they were called day’s eyes which over time was corrupted to daisy.
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How Did Daisies Get Their Name? – Where The Word Daisy Came From…
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Mother’s Day means sending flowers and cards and gifts to moms and wives for all the love they give all year. Finding just the right flowers or saying just the right words to tell a mom how special she is can be a challenge.
A WONDERFUL MOTHER
Let us help you say “Thanks Mom, I love You” with flowers.
Give us a call us 954-981-5515 or 800-966-3336. Be sure to order early for best selection and preferred delivery times.
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Did you know how Mother’s Day is celebrated in different parts of the world? Read below to find out some interesting facts about Mom’s the world over. And remember to order your special Mom FLOWERS early! You can order online or in person and you can us at: 954-981-5515 or 800-966-3336. Be sure to order early for best selection and preferred delivery times.
• Chinese family names are often formed (begin) with a sign that means “mother”. It’s a nice way of honoring their moms long past.
• The ancient Greeks celebrated Mother’s Day in spring, like we do. They used to honor Rhea, “mother of the gods” with honey-cakes and fine drinks and flowers at dawn. Sounds like the beginnings of the Mother’s Day tradition of breakfast in bed!
• Mother Shipton was a Prophetess in Britain 500 years ago. She could see the future, and predicted that another Queen Elizabeth would sit on the throne of England. (QE II)
• Japan’s Imperial family trace their descent from Omikami Amaterasu, the Mother of the World.
• Julia Ward Howe wrote the Battle Hymm of the Republic and was a staunch fighter for women’s rights. She staged an unusual protest for peace in Boston, by celebrating a special day for mothers. Julia wanted to call attention to the need for peace by pointing out mothers who were left alone in the world without their sons and husbands after the bloody Franco-Prussian War.
• Hindu scripture credits the Great Mother, Kali Ma, with the invention of writing through alphabets, pictographs and beautiful sacred images.
Mother’s Week is May 5-11 and Mother’s Day is May 11th. Remember Mom with flowers! Call Eden Florist at 954-981-5515 or visit our website at www.EdenFlorist.com. Order Early!
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“…In triumph over hearts that strive, I may see the Glory of Spring that hyacinth may a longer day endure. How well I, the skillful gardener, grew where from above the milder sun deals flowers and herbs anew.” – Sonia A Willars –
Hyacynth ~ Sport, Play, Loveliness, Sorrow, Please Forgive Me.
Botanical Name: Hyacynthus
Family: Liliaceae
According to Greek mythology, there was a handsome young man from Sparta called Hyacinthus. Apollo, the Sun God, was his great friend. Apollo would descend to earth from his golden chariot in the sky just so the two friends could play together. One day when Zephyrus, the God of Wind; jealously watched, he blew a strong wind toward a disc that Apollo threw to Hyacinthus, striking him a fatal blow to the head. Apollo, filled with grief, created hyacynthus from the young lad’s blood, ensuring Hyacinthus’ memory would live on.
The Hyacinth was brought early to Europe from Turkey and grown in Europe’s first botanical garden in Padua, Italy. Originally there were only four colors, but by 1775, more than two thousand named cultivars inhabited the earth.
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Yesterday’s question was “what is the largest flower in the world?”
The answer is…
The largest flower in the world is the rafflesia arnoldi. It weighs 7kg (15lbs) and grows only on the Sumatra island of Indonesia. Its petals grow to ½ meter (1.6 feet) long and 2.5cm (1in) thick.
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What is the largest flower in the world and where can it be found?
Stay tuned for the answer tomorrow!
Heidi
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Taurus – April 21-May 20th
You are dependable, tolerant and kind-hearted. You enjoy your family and feel most comfortable in natural surroundings. You are particularly fond of pink snapdragons and purple iris.
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Aries – March 21-April 20th Aries are spontaneous, risk takers. They love competition, always going for the gold. They champion the underdog and welcome a good debate.
Aries flowers are amaryllis and tulips both, which compliment their confident nature.
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Poppy
“Wealth and Success” Botanical Name: Bocconia Family: Papaveraceae
We are slumberous Poppies,
Lords of Lethe downs,
Some awake and some asleep,
Sleeping in our crowns.
What perchance our dreams may know,
Let our serious beauty show.
There are many kinds of poppy, including California poppies, Iceland poppies, and perennial poppies. Red poppies symbolize fantastic extravagance. On the other hand, yellow poppies stand for wealth and success. White ones can convey forgetfulness and sleep. Poppy is among the most loved flowers. These plants generally bloom during the spring and early summer.
The field poppy was grown by the ancient Egyptians.
The poppy plant was sacred to Ceres, the Roman goddess of grain. She was often depicted wearing wearing a wreath made of the blooms and carrying corn, which she would offer as a sacrifice to the Gods. The poppy has been called many names such as Thunder flower. The myth is that when children would pick the flower, the petals would fall and they would then be struck by Thunder. One of the old country names was Cheesebowl because there is a little round bowl in the bottom of the flower’s head, filled with seeds set in something that resembles cheese. The poppy has also been associated with fertility, and represented the blood of dead warriors. Because of the its strong smell, it has even been called the headache flower.
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