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Flower Identification |
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Common Name: |
Lily-of-the-Valley |
| Botanical: |
Convallaria |
Symbolizes: |
Sweetness; Tears of the Virgin Mary; Return to
happiness; Humility; You've made my life complete |
| Availability/
Seasonality: |
Year-round. Peak supplies October - May. |
| Purchasing Tips: |
Stems should have 3 or 4 open "bells"
near the base and puffy, colorful buds up to the spike. The
terminal "bell" should have lost its deep green color. |
| Conditioning: |
Recut underwater - Preservative
Wrap bunches in heavy, waxed paper. Leave tops and bottoms open
to prevent damage in the cooler. |
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