AZERBAIJAN UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGE

NAME AND SURNAME: Mammadzadeh Ganira

FACULTY: Philology and journalism

GROUP: 240

SUBJECT: Chair of stilistics and Art of Speech of the English Language

FLOWERS Flowers began to grow in Egyptian 4000 yearsago.Flowers give us happiness,trust,smile.Each offlowers has mean.There are very types of flower in theworld.

SOME TYPES OFFLOWERS

Flowers are used for decorate,are grown in park andgarden.Some people have flowers in house but thoseflowers be in pot.

This flower’s name isAlstroemeria.The main stems of these cut flowers are 2to 3 feet long and branch into four to six shortpedicels; each holding two to four flower buds.Coloursinclude yellow, apricot, orange, salmon, pink, red,mauve, lavender, purple, cream, white and bi-colors.Alstroemeria typically last one to two weeks.

This flower’s name is Anthurium. Atropical flower, anthuriums have strange petal-likebracts, that are red, pink, white or green. The bloomsare glossy like patent leather. As a cut flower,anthuriums live two to three weeks.

This flower’s name is Aster. Astersare dainty, daisy-like flowers with yellow centersdistributed over airy sprays. They come in a rainbow ofcolors including white, pink, hot pink, lavender, red,purple and white. Vase life ranges from five to 14days.

This flower’s name is Bird ofParadise. Named for their similarity in shape to theheads of tropical birds, these have multicolored 6flowers held inside green, pointed bracts. Their bloomsare bright orange with purple and live one to twoweeks.

This flower’s name is Bouvardia.Bouvardia can have single or double star-like bloomsthat open from tubular necks. Thin, branching stemsopen up to clusters of blooming florets. Leaves arebright green and pointed. Bouvardia comes in white,pink, salmon, and red and lives one to two weeks. The

dainty flowers and soft colors bestow an air offemininity wherever they make an appearance.

This flower’s name is Calla. Callasare large flowers with thick, waxy petals and solitary6- to 8-inch flower heads that make excellent cutflowers and blooming plants. Colors include white,yellow, pink, lavender, rose, orange and green. Vaselife is seven to 10 days.

This flower’s name is Carnation.Flowers are 2 to 3 inches wide on 1- to 2-foot stems.Miniature carnation varieties feature several smallflowers on one stem. Colors include white, yellow,pink, red, salmon, fuchsia, deep purple, light green,bi-colors and flecked. The fragrant cut flowers live upto three weeks. Carnations are also popular as pottedplants because of their long blooming season.

This flower’s name is Chrysanthemum.Many flower forms are available. Stems may carry one

flower or multiple blooms. There are also spoon-shaped,quill-shaped, threadlike or spider-like florets. Usedas both cut flowers and blooming plants, their colorsinclude pink, yellow, red, white, bronze, magenta andpurple.

This flower’s name is Daffodil.Sixouter petals surround a cup creating a trumpet-stylelook of this cut flower. Some stems produce one flower;others produce clusters. The outer petals are yellow orwhite; cups may be white, yellow, orange or salmon, andsome have an orange edge.

This flower’s name is Delphinium.Delphiniums provide some of the best cut flowers with acolor range including blue, lavender, purple, pink,salmon, rose, red, white, and bi-colors. Flowers growalong spikes with stems that are 1 to 6 feet long.Flowers are either single or double, and foliage ismedium green and leafy. Vase life ranges from four to12 days.

This flower’s name is Freesia.Freesias are strongly scented so they make a niceaddition to any area. They have five to 10 single ordouble flowers. Stems are usually 10 to 18 inches longwith little or no foliage. The bell-shaped freesiablooms up to seven days and comes in white, goldenyellow, orange, red, pink, mauve, lavender, purple andbicolors.

This flower’s name is Gerbera. Daisy-like blooms grow to 5 inches wide with layers of thinpetals. They also grow in many sizes includingminiature varieties; single-flowered or double-flowered; and spider varieties. Colors include white,cream, yellow, gold, pink, magenta, salmon, orange, redand bi-colors.

This flower’s name is Gladiolus. Tall,tightly packed spikes of six to eight blossoms open insequence from the bottom. The 2- to 8-inch-wide floretsbloom in one direction with sword shaped foliage on

stems. Gladioli lend itself to almost any type of stylefrom the use of a full stem to provide height to a tallarrangement or individual florets for corsage andwedding work. Gladiolus last seven to 10 days and areavailable in a wide variety of colors including white,green, cream, yellow, buff, orange, salmon, pink, red,lavender, purple, blue and terra cotta.

This flower’s name is Gypsophila.Clusters of tiny, double flowers bloom on branchingstems 3 to 4 feet tall. White is the most commonly usedcolor; however, it is also available in pale pink,Gypsophila lives up to a week and dries well.

This flower’s name is Heather. Theseevergreen shrubs consist of tight stems covered withtiny leaves. They have 6- to 10-inch flower spikes andcome in purple, lavender, pink and white. Heather is aflowering plant or cut flower.

This flower’s name is Hydrangea.Four-petaled flowers grow in round clusters that are usually4 to 8 inches wide. Flowers bloom in white, lavenderand pink. While the hydrangea has been a favorite inthe garden or landscape for years, it has become apopular cut flower to enhance garden-stylearrangements.

This flower’s name is Iris.Flowersopen to 1 to 3 inches across. Long, thin, pointedleaves grow from the base of the stem. Colors includebluish-purple, deep purple, lavender, white and yellow.Many have yellow markings on the lower part of thepetals. Vase life is two to five days.

This flower’s name is Liatris.Unlike other flowers, liatris flowers open and maturefrom the top of the stem downward. Clustered along thespike, they have a feathery look. Various shades of

deep lavender are most common; other colors are bluishshades, violet and white.

This flower’s name is Lily. Trumpet-shaped flowers grow to a 6-inch diameter. Stems grow to3 feet long, carrying four to eight blossoms. Sparsefoliage is dark green. Because blooms open at varioustimes, most lilies live one to two weeks. Colorsinclude white, yellow, pink, red and orange; many havea deeper color (freckles) on the inner petal.

This flower’s name is Lily of thevalley. The Lily of the Valley has broad, spear-likefoliage and fragrant little white bell-shaped flowers.While it’s a popular garden perennial, the Lily of theValley has seen increasing popularity as a cut flower,especially in wedding bouquets.

This flower’s name is Lisianthus.These long-lasting flowers have four wide ruffled,

delicate petals and oval leaves. Colors include white,light and dark pink, lavender, deep purple, andbicolors. Double- and single-flower varieties exist.Vase life is seven to 10 days.

This flower’s name is Orchid.Throughout the world, more than 17,000 species areknown, and varieties vary in size and shape.Oncidiumblossoms are 1 1/2 to 1 inch and are usually yellowwith orange-red markings.Cymbidium and dendrobiumflowers have a butterfly-like shape and are 3 to 4inches acress. The larger of the two, cymbidiums arewhite, yellow, green or lavender with pink or red lips,while dendrobiums are often white or lavender. Cattleyablossoms are large, ruffled and usually 5 to 6 inchesacross in white or purple with contrastingthroats.Phalaenopsis have moth- or butterfly-shapedflowers in colors such as white, pink, purple andbicolors.

This flower’s name is Rose. Withalmost 120 varieties available, roses are a classicfavorite. Roses span the color spectrum with varietiesavailable in all shades of reds, pinks, purples,oranges, corals, peaches and whites.Tea roses open 3 to

4 inches. Stems can be 12 — 30 inches. Spray roses canhave several flowers on one stem.Depending on thevariety, roses typically last 4 — 7 days.

This flower’s name is Snapdragon.These tall-spike stems usually have fully openedflorets upon arrival with the buds on the upper portionshowing a hint of color. Colors include pink, purple,lavender, white, yellow, orange and burgundy.Snapdragons are available year-round and will last fiveto 10 days.

This flower’s name is Statice. Thesecut flowers are available in several varieties.Englishstatice carries 1- to 2-inch clusters of calyxes, eachabout 1/2 inch across. Stems are 1 to 1 1/2 feetlong.Seafoam statices have smaller calyxes, archedclusters, smooth stems and no foliage.German staticeshave small gray bracts that arch backward.Englishstatice calyxes are yellow, white, purple, lavender orpink with tiny white or yellow flowers inside.Latifoliacalyxes are white with blue-violet flowers.

This flower’s name is Stock. Stockshave single or double flowers with a 1-inch diameterand a pleasing clove-like scent. The romantic beauty ofthis flower brings texture to garden designs, and itssweet, spicy fragrance is an added attraction.Colorsrange from white, cream, yellow, peach, lavender, pink,purple and burgundy.Vase life is five to eight days.

This flower’s name is Sunflower.These large field-grown flowers have 2- to 8-inchdiameters. Short petals surround a large disc. Petalcolors are pale or golden yellow, orange, red orbronze; discs are brown, black, or green. Thick stemssupport single- and double-flower varieties.

This flower’s name is Tulip. Singleflowers have six petals. Flower variations includelily-flowering types, double flowers, fringed petalsand ruffly parrot varieties. Colors include white,

yellow, pink, peach, orange, red, lavender, purple andbi-colors. Vase life is up to seven days.