- Author: Kathy Low
The reasons we love flowers are many and varied. But one thing is sure – they make us happy. Research conducted at Rutgers reported in the April 2005 issue of Evolutionary Psychology found that flowers have both an immediate impact on our happiness, and long term positive effect on our moods.
“Flowers make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine to the soul.” - Luther Burbank
QUIZ
We each have one or more favorite flowers. So let's test your knowledge of the favorite flower or flowers of former first ladies and the first lady of the MG Program in Solano (i.e the Program Coordinator). See if you can match up the ladies below to their favorite flower(s).
- Bess Truman A. Texas Bluebonnet & lavender-hued bluebell
- Pat Nixon B. Dahlias
- Jacqueline Kennedy C. White peony and blue cornflower
- Michelle Obama D. Pink carnations
- Lady Bird Johnson E. Tulips, lilies and roses
- Mamie Eisenhower F. Roses, mums, peonies and hydrangeas
- Jennifer Baumbach G. Yellow Rose of Texas
Answers: 1. E, 2. G, 3. C, 4. F, 5. A, 6. D, 7. B