- Tulip sales affected by fashion trends Apr 17, 2008
Roses, carnations and other flowers are often cheaper to import than grow stateside, meaning hard times for American floriculturists ... They range from a collection of deep red and black calla lilies, carnations and Queen of the Night and Parrot tulips tucked in a bamboo vase to a more standard glass vase of 20 pink tulips ... Between 2000 and 2006, tulip sales were up even as rose, chrysanthemum, carnation, gladioli, alstroemeria, delphinium and larkspur sales fell, according to data from the... (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
CHS students show real style Apr 17, 2008
With a red carnation held in his mouth, model Ryan Buckley jumped off the end of the runway and handed the flower to one of the judges, Kara Morrissey, a CHS senior. But the high school administrators arguably stole the show. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Experimenting with makeup: What puts the 'ick' in lipstick? Mar 28, 2008
The oils in the lipstick quickly dissolved, leaving a rainbow of dye color that ran from rose to carnation pink. "So you see what colors are in it," Rachel told a reporter. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Herb and Spice Infused Sugar Mar 22, 2008
Clove pinks are a member of the carnation family and have a mild, yet spicy clove fragrance. Clove pinks, which are also referred to as pinks, are available in all sorts of colors such as red, white, salmon and pink. (Suite101.com)
Essence of spring -- in a jar Mar 21, 2008
FLOWERS: salvia, pansies, dahlia tubers, lobelia, snaps, carnation, verbena, pelargoniums. VEGETABLES: Last call for leeks and celery. (Anchorage Daily News)
Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all Mar 8, 2008
"The Greenbrier has many large and fancy lobbies; I explored these for an hour before the evening dinner. We guests were assigned certain times to dine. I went to the hotel flower shop before dinner and ordered a yellow carnation for my buttonhole, which was later delivered to my room. The only other place I have been able to do such is at the Club at Jekyll Island, Georgia."Walking across the large, front yard of the hotel in the bitter cold, I found, with the help of a hotel map, the cottage... (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Test your flower knowledge! Feb 18, 2008
The Southeastern Flower Show is coming to town Jan. 30 through Feb. 2 at the Georgia World Congress Center, making this a perfect time to test your garden know-how. The peach blossom is the state flower of which state. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Pretty in pink Feb 14, 2008
Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
Your School : Laona NHS to sell flowers for Valentine's Day Feb 7, 2008
The project is a Flower Sale for Valentine's Day with orders being taken for carnations and/or roses that can be delivered within, or picked up at, the school on Thursday, February 14 ... The cost of each carnation is 3, while the cost of each rose is 5. (Forest Republican, WI)
Red Roses on Valentine's Day Jan 20, 2008
Or rush right in with a solid colored Carnation yes. (Be careful, a striped carnation means no ... Aloe symbolizes grief, Bilberry treachery, Candytuft indifference, yellow Carnation rejection and disdain, scented Geranium stupidity, Judas Tree betrayal, orange Lily hatred, Lobelia malevolence, Love-lies-bleeding hopelessness, Meadowsweet uselessness, Peony anger and indignation and Rue disdain. (Suite101.com)
Details emerge in Wash. state slayings Dec 29, 2007
" Satterberg said.Satterberg's account of the crime and a police affidavit portray a Christmas Eve that exploded in gunfire and bloodshed, leaving three generations of a family dead."In the span of one hour, the defendants had turned this family's Christmas Eve celebration into a scene of mass murder," Satterberg said as he charged Anderson and McEnroe with the only crime punishable by death in Washington.Satterberg has 30 days to decide whether to seek the death penalty.According to court... (The Miami Herald)
Honda's Rose Parade Float to Transform Dec 28, 2007
The body of the truck is covered with fine cut yellow strawflower, with accents of red carnation petals; the chrome is created with silverleaf ... The plane is covered with strawflower, carnations, silverleaf and black seaweed ... The deck of the float is covered with roses, daisies, carnations, button chrysanthemums and orchids. (PR Newswire)
Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide In Teens Death Dec 28, 2007
A woman and her boyfriend told investigators how they armed themselves and gunned down six family members in rural Carnation on Christmas Eve, according to a sheriff officer's report. Most Popular Stories. (KIRO TV, WA)
Rain Bird Gets Set to Deliver a Dozen Years of Rose Parade Participation Dec 27, 2007
And the Peacocks' feathers will be formed from crisp white carnation petals and coconut chips with flowing tails of purple Madame Pompadour dendrobium orchids. Cascading vines laden with lavender cattleya and purple dendrobium orchids will be used to create a fantasy canopy over a brilliant tropical jungle floor made from more than 50,000 orange Mirage and Tropical roses. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Detective given a final salute Dec 22, 2007
"He recounted a teen-age confrontation with two other boys over the attention of two girls. The reporters can be reachedat or (559) 622-2410,and or (559) 622-2417. HEIDI HUBER / THE FRESNO BEE Dominik Haws, 12, and his brother Nicolas, 7, left, lay a carnation and a rose on their father's casket during the graveside service at the Exeter Cemetery. Kent Haws, a Tulare County detective, was killed Monday. A 20-year-old suspect in the shooting is in custody. HEIDI HUBER / THE FRESNO BEE Supporters... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Chesterfield Dec 17, 2007
Manuel Hernandez-Lopez, 23, of Carnation Street, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol on Dec. 3. Thomas A. Hinton, 19, of the 1900 block of Ridgemont Road, was charged with breaking w/int to commit felony on Dec. 3. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
"I Love You" Vs. The Iraqi Sectarian Split Dec 14, 2007
"I love this man," she said, pinning a carnation on the lapel of Haidar Hussein, her Arab groom. She stamped his cheek with a kiss. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Newsweek: Living in junk food country Dec 12, 2007
"I get the whole milk, or I'll get a little can of Carnation evaporated," she says. Though she often worries about going hungry, she is obese. (MSNBC -- Health)
BARBIER, Iola E. Dec 9, 2007
She was a member of the SF Fuchsia Society for 40 years and the SF Carnation Society for five years. Her many arrangements graced the SF County Fair and Flower Show in the two clubs' divisions. (San Francisco Chronicle)
• STORM UPDATE: 3 Dead In Western Washington Storm Dec 5, 2007
Major flooding was predicted on the Tolt and Snoqualmie rivers near Carnation, east of Seattle. Flood warnings also were issued for numerous other rivers. (Q13.com, WA)
Show reveals narrow path for popular Alaska artist Dec 3, 2007
"Daisies" shows a Carnation milk can full of flowers. A tube of yellow paint lies nearby. (Anchorage Daily News)
Picture of 'hopeful' Bess sells for $6m Nov 24, 2007
In her right hand she carries a carnation, which Sotheby's said could symbolise a future betrothal, and in her left a glove, symbolic of power and wealth. The auctioneer said that as well as emphasising her youthful appearance, the depiction of fruit and scented flowers in the background would have reinforced her allure. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Dodgers unveil plans for Rose float Nov 21, 2007
Decorations for the stadium backdrop include white mums, red carnations, blue ribbon irises and scissored blue stattice ... The Dodgers player's uniform will be largely comprised of crushed coconut, scissored stattice and red carnation petals. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Art: 'Real Western Wear' Nov 10, 2007
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Floral Assortment Added to Cream Perfume Company Nuts Collections Oct 22, 2007
"Ylang ylang d'amore No.16 is a delightful blend of notes including mandarin, jasmine, ylang ylang, patchouli and musk. Mimosa bouquet No.17 adds notes of orange blossom, rose of turkey, mimosa, carnation and vanilla madagascar and, finally, rose d'ar mes No.29 is a very refreshing blend of fruity apple, rose-fruity accord, cassis, jasmine and marine accord.". Nuts cr;me de parfum collections are sold as longer lasting, lightly moisturizing and lower cost through innovative formulations and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
- Pink is in for October Oct 19, 2007
Joan Pringle Nicole Johnston, left, city parks and recreation department coordinator, was surprised with a pink carnation from Suzanne Harris, Anacortes Family Medicine clinic operations manager, and Jean Fantini, Donatello Flowers and Gifts owner, Tuesday, Oct. 2 ... Approximately 2,000 carnations were handed out locally ... Women in their work places throughout Anacortes were first confused and then pleasantly surprised when Suzanne Harris and Jean Fantini walked in last week bearing pink... (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Tewksbury Council on Aging Oct 18, 2007
The Carnation Belles will hold a Red Hat Fashion Show at the Isle at Emerald Court on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. Fashion show tickets may be purchased at the Senior Center up until this Friday. Tickets are $5 per Red Hatter. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Official Designated State Flowers Oct 15, 2007
Ohio (OH) scarlet carnation Dianthus caryophyllus 1904. Oklahoma (OK) mistletoe Phoradendron leucarpum 1983. (Suite101.com)
* Johnny Neihu's NewsWatch: UNwanted, UNloved, ad nauseam Oct 13, 2007
The gruesome threesome are advertising Carnation panty pads. It's debatable that any of them have even gone through puberty. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Valley farms celebrate National Alpaca Farm Day Sep 27, 2007
Valley farms, including Daisy Hill Alpaca Farm in Snoqualmie, Alpacas of Legacy Ranch and Zargus, both in Fall City, Big Rock Candy Mountain farm at Lake Alice, Jo's Fleece Fields in Carnation, Heart of Dreams Alpacas in Duvall and Silverado Ranch, also in Duvall, are taking part in the celebration. That weekend, alpaca breeders invite the public to come to their farms or ranches to meet their alpacas and learn more about these inquisitive and unique animals. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
F&N pumps RM430mil into two new plants Sep 21, 2007
Under the agreement, Nestles Carnation, Milkmaid, Ideal, Milo UHT and Bear brands for certain countries were licensed to F said. F relocate its main dairy production facility in Petaling Jaya to a 37. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
9/11 cremony remembers tragedy Sep 14, 2007
Kathy Reynolds sang "America the Beautiful." Following her performance, people were invited to place a flower on the monument-and nearly everyone obliged, waiting in line for more than 15 minutes to place a carnation near a new bronze plaque. State Rep. (New Milford Times, CT)
COURT NOTES 8/29/2007 Aug 29, 2007
Paul and Tara Shotto, Clarks Summit, to David K. and Courtney A. Degnon, Laflin, a property at 495 Carnation Drive, Clarks Summit, for $179,900. Louis and Joann Martarano, Dickson City, to Thomas and Eileen Day, Scranton, a property at 9010 Maple Drive, Jefferson Township, for $265,000. (Scranton Times, PA)
That all-natural appeal Aug 24, 2007
" Rainbow has faced organic competition before, most notably from Full Circle Farms, the community-supported agriculture cooperative based out of Carnation, Wash. When Full Circle first started flying boxes of produce up to subscribers in 2005, Ottoson noticed a drop in Rainbow's sales. Full Circle now offers its service to Skagway, Haines, Yakutat, Gustavus, Elfin Cove, Funter Bay, Hoonah, Pelican, Tenakee, Angoon, Sitka, Jackson College, Petersburg, Thorne Bay, Craig and Metlakatla. But... (Juneau Empire)
Teen Girls Bunk with IBM Aug 19, 2007
Wide-eyed, they watched a scientist from M.I.T. (Massachusettes Institute of Technology) dip a pink carnation into a vat of liquid nitrogen, and then shatter the frozen flower against the side of a tank. ADVERTISEMENT. (eWeek)
Mourners remember youth pushed into C-Train Aug 11, 2007
Then, with a dark blue rose or pale blue carnation in hand taken from a pile of flowers on the casket, they walked away clutching the floral reminder of the 17-year-old who was killed Aug. 1 after being shoved into the path of an oncoming C-Train. His aunt, Karen, admirably led the packed funeral home through the service, introducing a slideshow set to the Nickelback song Photograph that featured snapshots of Prevosts brief life, growing from a chubby-cheeked boy to a loving brother and friend. (Canoe.ca)
Flower power: Making the proper arrangements Aug 3, 2007
There aren't any pre-made bouquets in the cooler, and I didn't spot a single daisy or carnation. I see bamboo and aspidistra, dancing lady orchids and pincushion proteas -- this is an art house. (Anchorage Daily News)
Can The Right Potting Mix Replace Fungicide? Jul 4, 2007
Botrytis gray mold is the most common disease of greenhouse floral crops such as begonia, carnation, chrysanthemum, cyclamen, geranium, impatiens, petunia and marigold. The beneficial Trichoderma fungus seems to enter the plants through the roots and spread through the entire plant internally. (Science Daily)
Gaza gets supplies, despite closures, bombs Jun 30, 2007
Among supplies were two refrigerated trucks of carnation plants -- by autumn, growers will hope to export the flowers. On Thursday, another element was added with a shipment of 500 tonnes of wheat along a 200-metre cross-border conveyer belt near the Karni terminal. (AlertNet)
In the competitive growers' realm, you rarely stop and smell the roses Jun 23, 2007
In the 1880s, the carnation was America's most popular florist flower. Within 10 years, it was the rose, and so it has remained ever since. (AZCentral -- Home)
Hunter and Tesco raise stakes in fight over Dobbies Jun 23, 2007
Meanwh ile , pin a bright red carnation to Sir Tom Hunter's buttonhole ... Meanwh ile , pin a bright red carnation to Sir Tom Hunter's buttonhole. (The Herald)
Top French chefs use flower power Jun 15, 2007
Langoustine and veal in daisy gravy, carnation and herb salad, nasturtium sauce Paris' top cooks are into flower-power and petals are on the plate. "Flowers have been used for centuries in the world of cuisine, but only in a very secondary way", culinary historian Patrick Rambourg told AFP. "In the Middle Ages for example flowers would be strewn on the floor during banquets to perfume the room.". (iAfrica.com)
Flower Crafts Jun 11, 2007
January: Carnation, Snowdrop. February: Violet, Primrose. (Suite101.com)
Curlin could pay big dividends in Belmont Jun 9, 2007
The white carnation is the Belmont flower. Between 300 and 400 carnations will be glued to a blanket draped over the Belmont winner. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Veg out, eat well Jun 1, 2007
Full Circle Farm, Carnation, Wash. -- 1-425-333-4677. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sweeping memories of days in 'cast' May 28, 2007
It doesn't make the sandwiches at the Carnation Cafe. And it sure doesn't sweep up the horse poop on Main Street. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Local Relay for Life brings in $121,000+ May 26, 2007
staff photo by Sharon Warner The crowd cheered and waved as cancer survivors had the first lap around the track before joining their caregivers and presenting them with a carnation. DJ John Nealon with Tux , who volunteered his time for the event, began the walk with the songs "Because you loved me," and "Hero" for the caregivers walk. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
Daniel Agundiz May 24, 2007
Daniel's favorite colors are blue or black, and his favorite flower is the carnation. His favorite song is "Snow" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Community : Yesterday, today and tomorrow May 24, 2007
Their class flower is the purple stock with a white carnation; class song is ittersweet Symphony by The Verve; and class colors are black, silver and purple. The class advisor is Mr. Earl Blankenheim. (Forest Republican, WI)
Spring Drinks May 22, 2007
water chestnuts, carnation petals, water and sugar. Serve in cocktail glasses with a flower garnish. (Suite101.com)
Think you know your lei? May 21, 2007
She's talking up carnation lei this year: They look great in pictures and aren't easily crushed. Increasingly hard to find is 'ilima the perennial status-symbol lei. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Memorial service honors police officers May 18, 2007
She calmly placed a blue carnation on a white satin cross. "It was very special getting to do that,'' said Brittany, whose grandfather was killed June 20, 1991.The 8-year-old was one of about 100 friends, family members and law enforcement personnel who attended Thursday's annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service."This means so very much to our family; it always has and always will,'' said Johnnie Vandiver, who along with her sister, Ruth Smith, were honoring their brother, Police Chief Henry J.... (Shoals TimesDaily)
Flowers: Something to chew on May 17, 2007
Chartreuse, a classic green liqueur developed in France in the 17th century, boasts carnation petals as one of its secret ingredients. Dandelions were one of the bitter herbs referred to in the Old Testament of the Bible. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Crop Connection May 11, 2007
"Keefe also notes DDGS was also recently purchased by Canadian swine producers who had not previously used the product.Greenhouse Growers: Add SiliconModern greenhouse production methods have often eliminated conventional earth as a growth medium and, with that, eliminated silicon, a mineral naturally found in soil. Greenhouse growers might do well to add silicon back in their nutrient applications, irrigation or potting mixes, according to USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists.... (Agri-View, WI)
Remlinger Farms opens for season May 10, 2007
Sixty years after Floyd Remlinger started farming in Carnation, the family continues the tradition he began in 1937 when Remlinger Farms opens for the growing season May 12 ... Remlinger Farms' market has been offering freshly grown produce from Eastern and Western Washington for more than 37 years at their present location on Northeast 32nd Street, south of Carnation off state Route 203. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
Purple carnation to be made available to gardeners Apr 2, 2007
A purple carnation has become the first genetically modified plant which can be grown by home gardeners. The carnation was modified by the insertion of genes from other flowers ... Four varieties of the modified carnation are now part of the inaugural listings on the national Genetically Modified Organism Register. (ABC News Online, Australia)
A party fit to a tea Mar 28, 2007
On the table, masses of carnations became a cheeky nod to English topiary, $225 for the large and $150 for the small from Accent With Flowers at the Phoenician ... Tip: "It's time to forgive the carnation," says Robert Dyer, creative director of Accent With Flowers at the Phoenician ... But remember to show off the blossom and disguise the carnation's unsightly stem with an opaque vase. (AZCentral -- Home)
Helping hands aid green thumbs Mar 23, 2007
Several dozen volunteers gathered at a dahlia farm between Carnation and Duvall March 10-11 to clean and sort donated flower bulbs. Volunteer Heidi Bohun of Duvall estimated nearly 3,000 tubers and $35,000 had been raised by mid-March. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
An expert picks her favorite hotels Mar 22, 2007
While I also worked at , in Florida, my second-favorite Red Carnation property has to be in Cape Town, South Africa ... The best thing about Red Carnation hotels is the consistency: Stay at any of these properties, and you know you will have a stunningly beautiful room in the perfect location with five-star service. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Radio station honors Citizen of Day for 46 years Mar 22, 2007
"If they're not going out on the town, they can get a long-stem carnation instead and put it in a vase," DeRocher says. The Citizen of the Day featuring Bush wasn't Nelson's first brush with presidential greatness. (Sioux City Journal)
About our Town Mar 22, 2007
A tour of nations - A floral nation - carnation. Well, March madness is on with basketball. (Kalona News, IA)
Mix It Up With Jenny - Easy Easter Brunch Favorite Mar 20, 2007
4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes1/2 cup finely chopped onion8 ounces bacon or turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestl Carnation Evaporated Milk or Nestl Carnation Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk1 large egg, lightly beaten or 1/4 cup egg substitute1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt. Preparation. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
EU Set to Rubberstamp GMO Rapeseed, Flower Approval Mar 9, 2007
The Commission also is due to issue another rubberstamp GMO approval in the next few weeks or months, for imports of a biotech carnation called Florigene Moonlite and engineered by Australian company Florigene. No date had been set but there was no problem with issuing a default authorisation, officials said. (Planet Ark, United States)
EU Ministers Fail To Agree On GMO Carnation Imports Feb 21, 2007
BRUSSELS - European Union environment ministers failed to agree on Tuesday to authorise imports of carnations whose colour has been genetically modified, again revealing the bloc's deep divisions over biotech policy ... Ironically, carnations were the EU's last two GMO plant authorisations before the bloc began its six-year moratorium on new biotech approvals ... The carnation types were modified to alter flower colour and "improve vase life". (Planet Ark, United States)
Young designer at the crossroads Feb 19, 2007
At this year's shows, he hit it right on the second try with an especially cheery white-and-red carnation print that he cut into pencil skirts, a swingy coat and a great-looking sexy strapless dress that ended up in all the big magazines. "That carnation print may be coming back,'' says Schlottmann, with a wink. Lam's past two collections have been well received, but this time he tried a harder, architectural approach. There were dresses, but they weren't particularly flirty. "I wanted to do... (San Francisco Chronicle)
