An elderly couple had dinner at another couple's
house and, after eating, the wives left the table and
went into the kitchen. The two elderly gentlemen were
talking, and one says: "Last night we went out to a
new restaurant, and it was really great. I would
recommend it very highly."

The other man says: "What's the name of the
restaurant?"

The first man knits his brow in obvious
concentration, and finally says to his companion:

"Aahh, what is the name of that red flower you give to
someone you love?"

His friend replies: "A carnation?"

"No, no. The other one," the man says.

His friend offers another suggestion: "The poppy?"

"Nahhhh," growls the man. "You know - the one that
is red and has thorns."

His friend says: "Do you mean a rose?"

"Yes! Thank you!" the first man says. He then turns
toward the kitchen and yells: "Rose, what's the name
of that restaurant we went to last night?"