What is the flower called that's most commenly given on Vday... not a rose but it starts with a "c" i think!

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What is the flower called that's most commenly given on Vday... not a rose but it starts with a "c" i think!
I hate to burst everyones bubble about the carnation but the VFW passes out the poppy.


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If you are talking about the flower that they pass out on the street corners or in front of stores it's a POPPY.





Buddy Poppy


Among all the flowers that evoke the memories and emotions of war is the red poppy, which became associated with war after the publication of a poem written by Col. (John McCrae of Canada.) The poem, "In Flander's Field," describes blowing red fields among the battleground of the fallen.


http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.lev...


Poppies


History of the Poppy Campaign


http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/remembranc...





In Flanders Fields


By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)


Canadian Army


IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow


Between the crosses row on row,


That mark our place; and in the sky


The larks, still bravely singing, fly


Scarce heard amid the guns below.





We are the Dead. Short days ago


We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,


Loved and were loved, and now we lie


In Flanders fields.





Take up our quarrel with the foe:


To you from failing hands we throw


The torch; be yours to hold it high.


If ye break faith with us who die


We shall not sleep, though poppies grow


In Flanders fields.


http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/flander...





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why the 3 thumbs down?


I didn't pass out the others!!!!!!!!1
Reply:Carnations,come in all colors and are inexpensive.
Reply:"Vday"? VE Day of V J Day?





There is a day they give ot carnations. I thought it was Mothers Day.





But carnations are easy to give out, and very nice.





The answer above about Poppies is good info. That is the traditiona V E Day flower.
Reply:i think you are thinking about carnations.... :-)
Reply:Carnations are a great choice. They come in large or small bloom sizes. They are available in a rainbow of colors and last as cut flowers for a very log time. Chrysanthemums, commonly called Mums, are typically found as potted plants and do not last long as cut flowers.
Reply:carnation?? I don't think chrysanthemum's are a popular v-day flower...
Reply:Do you mean carnation.
Reply:If you mean Valentines Day, then you would be talking about the carnation.