Flower of the Month

[Snowwark]

Before January is past, I should get this started!

January ~ Carnations

Sentiment & Symbolism

Carnations were known as "Jove's Flower" in ancient Rome as a tribute to one of their beloved gods. In Korea, a young girl places three carnations in her hair to tell her fortune. If the top flower dies first, her last years of life will be difficult; if it's the middle flower, her earlier years will bring the most grief. Worst of all, if the bottom flower dies first, the poor girl will be miserable her whole life!

Color Messages

For the most part, carnations express love, fascination, and distinction. Light red carnations represent admiration, while dark red denote deep love and affection. White carnations indicate pure love and good luck; striped symbolize a regret that a love cannot be shared. Green carnations are for St. Patrick's Day; purple carnations indicate capriciousness.

 

[gina2000]

I love a carnation's spicy scent. I'm not crazy about the way they look, but they are really a W W! with your eyes closed!

 

[olena]

Thanks.....

 

[Mackey Mouse]

I have a better appreciation for the carnation lately... it is a perky flower, long lasting, I think and a beautiful scent... Thanks... I cannot wait to see what February is..

 

[olena]

I cannot wait to see what February is..

Same here....

 

[Tulirose]

Originally posted by Mackey Mouse
... I cannot wait to see what February is..

Well, we won't have to wait long if Snowwark is more timely with February's flower. LOL

I had to look up the word capriciousness in the dictionary.