W VKWTE CUCJHMFBH….. (Please refer to your newspaper for complete puzzle.)
TODAY’S CLUE: K = H
ANSWER: I THINK EVERYBODY IN THAT REPUBLIC DRIVES SALMON-COLORED AUTOMOBILES. IT’S A PINK CAR NATION.
Carnations
Dianthus caryophyllus • Fragrant Flowering Plant
What Are Carnations?
Carnations are flowering plants best known for their ruffled petals, long stems, and distinctive fragrance. Their scientific name is Dianthus caryophyllus, and they belong to the same genus as other flowers commonly known as pinks and sweet Williams.
An Ancient Flower
Carnations have been cultivated for roughly 2,000 years and were mentioned in ancient Greek literature. Their exact original range is difficult to determine after so many centuries of cultivation, but wild carnations are most closely associated with the Mediterranean region.
The Divine Flower
The botanical name Dianthus comes from ancient Greek words associated with the ideas of divine and flower. The name was used by the Greek botanist Theophrastus, giving carnations a botanical connection stretching back more than two thousand years.
Colors & Fragrance
The original carnation flower is pinkish purple, but centuries of cultivation have produced varieties in red, pink, white, yellow, green, and many combinations of colors. Carnations are also known for a sweet, spicy fragrance that is often compared with cloves.
A Popular Cut Flower
Carnations are widely grown as ornamental plants and cut flowers. Their sturdy stems, colorful blooms, and ability to remain attractive after cutting have made them familiar choices for bouquets, floral arrangements, corsages, and boutonnieres.
Flowers With Meaning
Carnations have gathered many symbolic meanings, with different colors associated with different sentiments and traditions. They are especially associated with affection and maternal love and have become a familiar flower for Mother’s Day celebrations in many places.
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