It had to be grapes, I think.

violets

" The Correct Answer Is - Shelfish " !!

Interesting, is that any relation to Shellfish? LOL

Youre too good at this, armymom!!

I do protest. Anyone who has tried to take a grape juice stain from a linen tablecloth KNOWS it is dyed on forever!

and the native americans used different color flowers for their dye and paint. just like the egyptain women used crushed bugs and rocks for eyeshadow and other "makeup" colors.

" FOUND THIS ON - WIKIPEDIA "



The process of making the dye was long, difficult and expensive.
Thousands of the tiny snails had to be found, their shells cracked, the snail removed.
Mountains of empty shells have been found at the ancient sites of Sidon and Tyre.
The snails were left to soak, then a tiny gland was removed and the juice extracted and put in a basin, which was placed in the sunlight.
There a remarkable transformation took place. In the sunlight the juice turned white, then yellow-green, then green, then violet, then a red which turned darker and darker.
The process had to be stopped at exactly the right time to obtain the desired color, which could range from a bright crimson to a dark purple, the color of dried blood.
Then either wool, linen or silk would be dyed.
The exact hue varied between crimson and violet, but it was always rich, bright and lasting

I think this is a case of Prejudice Against and Harrassment Of Snails!

At least it proves I have a rainbow in my soul or liver.

" Somewhere Over The Rainbow "



Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby

Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true

Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me

Somewhere over the rainbow
Blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then oh why can't I ?

If happy little blue birds fly beyond the rainbow
Why oh why can't I ?

interesting post

awww no!! No I can't get that song outta my head!!