January Carnation Charm
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Actual size is 7/8" diameter
Botanical Name: Dianthus
Message: I’ll never forget you, my heart aches for you.
An ancient flower, first named Dianthus
by the Greek botanist Theophrastus,
referring to the same root words as divine and flower. Another possible variation
is carnis, for
flesh incarnation, referring to the incarnation of God as human.
Other varieties are known as Pinks, and Sweet William.