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gladiolusAny plant of a group of southern European and African cultivated perennials belonging to the iris family, with brightly coloured funnel-shaped flowers borne on a spike; the swordlike leaves spring from a corm (swollen underground stem). (Genus Gladiolus, family Iridaceae.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Driving the growth in the industry are changes in lifestyles - for example, the trend toward ``life celebrations'' with colorful floral arrangements rather than funerals with standard carnations and gladioluses, as well as the increasing availability of exotic blossoms. On stage, she dispenses gifts, flings imported gladioluses into the audience and banters with the Ednaettes. Conroy's Flowers: The latest trends at this florist chain are baskets of mixed spring flowers including gladioluses, gerbera daisies, pompom dahlias, snapdragons and a yellow flower called salad aster used as filler, priced at $30. |
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