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Just some of the sympathy flowers over the past week.

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Carnations are also commonly referred to by their scientific name, "Dianthus", the name given by the Greek botanist Theopharastus. Carnations got the name Dianthus from two Greek Words - "dios", referring to the god Zeus, and "anthos", meaning flower. Carnations are thus known as the "The Flowers of God". Carnation blooms last a long time even after they are cut. The carnation comes in several different colours and each has got different meanings. For instance the dark red carnation says “I love you”, white means pure love, pink is for a mothers love and yellow signifies rejection or disappointment. .

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Just to say thank you for supporting local business's over Christmas. It has been a great year. To all those who work in retail the work is done, enjoy the break for a few days.

The Irish Wedding Awards

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We have some Outdoor Christmas planters in. It's beginning to look at lot like Christmas in the shop. Call to place orders for the fresh flower arrangements, bouquets or Holy wreaths that we will be doing Christmas week.

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Can't believe Christmas is so close. Made 200 bows, only another 100 to go.......... Still not quite finished the window. Is there such a thing as Red/Gold colour blindness?

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Chrysanthemum is one of the most popular flowers in the world next to roses. Generally it symbolizes happiness, joy, love or grief, depending on color and human culture. Each color has got its special meanings; red stands for love, white signifies innocence and purity, while yellow refers to a wounded heart. Some varieties produce a single head or 'Bloom'. Funny facts: Chrysanthemum tea is popular in Asia. Can be given on the 13th wedding anniversary. A study by NASA found that chrysanthemum plants helped reduce indoor air pollution.

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Place indoor Begonias where they get plenty of sun light on windowsills but be careful during the summer months that they don't burn with the heat. Water your plants when the surface of the potting soil feels moist but not soggy wet. You should water your plants more frequently when it is warm, the light is bright and the begonias are flowering heavily and putting out new growth. Water your plant until water runs out of the drainage holes. If possible, use room temperature water that has been distilled. Remove dead flowers and leaves and trim off broken stems to promote plant growth.

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Physalis also known as Chinese lantern. When given proper care, Chinese lanterns can last for five to 10 days or longer as fresh flowers, but because they dry beautifully in a fresh-appearing state, consumers often perceive them as lasting for months. The botanical name Physalis comes from the Greek word “physa,” meaning “bladder,” in reference to the puffy calyxes.

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COME ON MAYO

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Aster is also called September flower and it symbolizes powerful love.They come in a great variety of colours including red, white, and various shades of pink and purple, making them one of the most popular flowers for use in floral arrangements. One of the most often selected colours is purple, which represents wisdom and devotion. White flowers signify innocence, perfection and a new beginning.