Sunday 5 September 2010

TODAYS FLOWERS 109

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This week tulips.

Origin of the name

Although tulips are associated with The Netherlands, commercial cultivation of the flower began in the Ottoman Empire. The tulip, or lale (from Persian لاله, lâleh) as it is also called in Iran and Turkey, is a flower indigenous to a vast area encompassing parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe. The word tulip, which earlier appeared in English in forms such as tulipa or tulipant, entered the language by way of French tulipe and its obsolete form tulipan or by way of Modern Latin tulīpa, from Ottoman Turkish tülbend ("muslin" or "gauze"), and is ultimately derived from the Persian language dulband ("turban").

 

I never have much success  growing these magnificent flowers in our garden but, when in season, I treat myself to bunch after bunch.

They also make the perfect subject to paint.

This a card I made saying goodbye to a group of people who had helped me recover from  my depression.

Front of card

Farewell

Inside of card.

 

Farewell

A close up of an open flower.

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Shimmering in the flashlight

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A variety of wonderful colours.

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Delicate palest pink flowers below

 

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A design made from an original tulip flower. Would make a stunning wall canvas. ( I will let you know if I ever get round to doing it)

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AND, DID YOU KNOW – YOU CAN HIDE A ZEBRA IN A TULIP!

 

TULIP ZEBRA

Or, if you prefer, camouflage - in black and white

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And more fab flowers are here -
Click on this link to see more of natures beauty.
http://flowersfromtoday.blogspot.com/


TODAY'S FLOWERS TEAM
LUIZ SANTILLI JR. - DENISE IN VIRGINIA - LAERTE PUPO - VALKYRIE

6 comments:

  1. Such a lovely series of tulips JJ. Your thank you card is terrific. Your friends must have loved getting it. I also enjoyed your zebra :) So clever and creative. Have a great week and thanks so much for stopping by.
    An English Girl Rambles

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  2. Beautiful tulips and I love the art too!

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  3. It is getting late, and I was scrolling pretty fast, but then I caught sight of the zebra, and I had to go back and take another look. Wow! I love your creative streak!!!

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  4. Wow how vibrant and lovely!
    Love your card and the zebra.
    Thank you for sharing Jeanni.

    Happy new week.


    Regina

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  5. Lovely tulips and your card is wonderful!
    I love all the pastel tulips together. I must try to remember that at Easter. :)

    Thanks for visiting my Today's Flowers Guest Friend post.

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