Friday, April 15, 2022

Tiger Lily

 

My favorite flower is the Tiger Lily. I am not sure when I knew this, the feeling of this favoritism has no beginning and no end. 
The orange ones with black speckles are my favorite. One must be careful with the hollow stems. They can break easily with a snap.  
When I make a trip to the flower wholesaler in the Bronx, I am sure to pick up at least two bunches of Tiger Lilys with partially opened buds. 
Warm water, a clean vase and some sunlight is all that is need to keep the orange beauties alive for about two weeks. 
Tiger Lilys symbolizes prosperity, confidence, pride, boldness, enthusiasm and excitement. 
There are Asian recipes that call for Tiger Lily buds especially in Tiger Lily and Soybean soup. 
 Tiger Lilys can be white, purple, red, pink, blue, cream, yellow and red all with black spots. They are indigenous to Asia and grow wild all over the United States. 
Tiger Lilys always makes me smile and takes me out of any loneliness I may have.  They are happy and sweet and beguiling especially surrounded by Babys Breath and so necessary for uplifting any decor and sour mood.  The pop of orange is charming and captivating especially on a dreary cold day. 
Today I will fill my clean vase with warm water and arrange two brand new bunches of Tiger Lilys to brighten my day and thwart any lonesomeness that may be lurking nearby. 
Tiger Lilys will help time to pass kindly with their charm, bewitchment and dazzle. 


Georgia P. 


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