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To: TomGuy

Can I ask a silly question on that particular picture? Why carnations? Why not roses, which are more appealing and beautiful? Is it tradition that requires carnations? Roses are usually the preferred spread for a casket and wreath.


216 posted on 06/11/2004 6:22:46 AM PDT by RoseofTexas
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To: RoseofTexas
Why carnations?

I don't know. Maybe that is what was preferred or requested by the Reagans.
220 posted on 06/11/2004 6:28:00 AM PDT by TomGuy (Clintonites have such good hind-sight because they had their heads up their hind-ends 8 years.)
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To: RoseofTexas
Could it be that carnations last longer before wilting... and it looks like the carnations are red white and blue... I don't think there are blue roses....

Just a thought...

223 posted on 06/11/2004 6:30:39 AM PDT by carton253 (Re: The War on Terror. It's time to draw our swords and throw away the scabbards.)
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To: RoseofTexas

I wondered why the wreaths weren't a little more imaginative with flowers, but thought maybe they went with what would stand up to the length of time they'd be used.


227 posted on 06/11/2004 6:32:17 AM PDT by hershey
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