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PRINTSend the Right Message: Know What Flowers to Send
It’s Valentine’s Week! Many of you may be sending or receiving flowers. Do you know what message flowers send? Check out our cheat sheet here.
Ivy—trustfulness, wedded love
Red rose—love
Yellow rose—originally, jealousy; today, it usually means friendship
White rose—loyalty
Pink rose—grace, sweet thoughts
Carnation— fascination and distinction; darker red, deep love and affection
White carnation—pure love, good luck
Want to learn more? Check out the meaning of roses here.
Sandi Duncan is the Managing Editor of the Farmers' Almanac. Click here to read Sandi's full biography.Free Weekly eNewsletter
Farmers' Almanac Long Range Weather
February 12th - February 15th
- Northeast U.S.
Light snow, then fair skies.
- Midwest/Great Lakes U.S.
Flurries, especially Great Lakes.
- Southeast U.S.
Wet weather, then fair skies, milder.
- North Central U.S.
Flurries Northern, Central Plains east. Frigid! Approaching 30 below in parts of Montana, North Dakota.
- South Central U.S.
Scattered snow showers, very cold.
- Northwest U.S.
Gusty winds accompany scattered showers.
- Southwest U.S.
Showery, windy.
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