Maher’s Florist beautiful Carnations
January 29th is recognized as National Carnation Day. The professionals at Maher’s Florist have beautiful and caring selections of Carnations for customers to purchase. National Carnation Day is sometimes referred to as Red Carnation Day. It was originally dedicated to US President William McKinley. He was fond of Carnations and wore them often on his lapel. In addition, his birthday was January 29th. Therefore, this is why the date was selected as National Carnation Day.
Carnation Symbolism
There is a unique and interesting assortment of symbolic meanings for the Carnation. In addition to the history surrounding the origin of National Carnation Day, below are some interesting facts about the flower.
- We are advised not to eat the toxic leaves or petals of many varieties of plants. However, in the case of the Carnation, they are reported to be mildy toxic. That explains why you may see them as garnishment on some dessert dishes and cocktails.
- The Carnation is the flower for Mother’s Day. The person who founded Mother’s Day named it as it was her mother’s favorite flower.
- For couples first marriage anniversary, the Carnation is symbolic for that occasion.
- If you were born in January, the Carnation is your birth flower.
- History reflects that the Carnation dates back to ancient times. Both Greek and Roman civilizations used the Carnation flower to adorn crowns. The crowns were most often used during elaborate ceremonies.
- Some countries designate the Carnation as their national flower. Those countries are Monaco, Spain and Slovenia. Similarly, Ohio claims the Carnation as their state flower.
There are even more features and symbolic meanings associated with the Carnation Flower. It is truly a unique and lovely flower. Maher’s Florist offers stunning arrangements and bouquets using Carnations. Our flowers are always fresh and beautifully designed.
Below is an idea of what you will find when you shop for Carnations at Maher’s Florist:
Blush Life Bouquet
Go ahead, make them blush! This luxurious bouquet of roses, lilies and hydrangea in fresh shades of pink, peach and green is sure to put some cheerful color in their cheeks! The delicate ribbons dress up the graceful keepsake vase.
This sweet arrangement features green hydrangea, hot pink roses, pink spray roses, peach asiatic lilies, pink alstroemeria, green carnations, pink miniature carnations, seeded eucalyptus, parvifolia eucalyptus, and lemon leaf. Delivered in a glass gathering vase.
Luxurious Floral Bouquet
Nationwide Same Day Flower Delivery
LOCAL-ONLY: If you are attempting to ship this product outside of the Greater Pasadena area, please select a product that isn’t identified as “Local Only”.
Blush Life Bouquet
Garden Girl Bouquet
Fun and feminine, this hot pink bouquet is reminiscent of a spring garden party with friends! Stunning roses, delicate alstroemeria and dramatic snapdragons are hand-delivered in a classic cube vase lined with a green leaf – a surprise gift that’ll touch her heart, no matter the occasion.
Hot pink roses, pink spray roses, white alstroemeria, pink miniature carnations, green button spray chrysanthemums and pink snapdragons are arranged with dusty miller, huckleberry and variegated aspidistra leaf. Delivered in a clear cube vase.
Anne Arundel Medical Center Annapolis
Same Day & Express Flower Delivery Service
Maher’s Florist is celebrating our 44th year in the floral business. Winnie Maher opened the doors for the first time March 1, 1977, and the vision has always remained the same, even now that her daughter Kim has taken over the reins. Which is superior customer service and creating unique and distinct designs, all while supporting local growers, by using locally source flowers whenever possible.
We offer local same day and express flower delivery service to Anne Arundel Medical Center. The hospital is in Annapolis, Maryland. Anne Arundel Medical Center operates numerous locations in the DC and Maryland area. Their Annapolis Medical Center is located at 1730 West Street, 1st Floor, Suite 100, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Our customers have the option of either local same day or express flower delivery service for flowers being sent to this location.
Our Get-Well floral collection is the best in the area. We offer all your favorite floral varieties including Alstroemeria, Carnations, Daffodils, Dahlias, Gerbera Daisies, Hydrangea, Peonies, Ranunculus, Roses, Tulips and more. Each Get Well floral bouquet is professionally designed. Every fresh flower arrangement we design comes with our on-time delivery guarantee. Each design is also backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
Garden Girl Bouquet
Maher’s Florist
895-C Edwin Raynor Boulevard
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410)255-8181