The Language Of Flowers

You never know when you are going to learn something new. The other day I was flipping through the channels and I landed on a television program where they were talking about Valentine's Day and of course, flowers. I learned that back in the Victorian Era flowers were used for more than just decoration, they were used as a form of communication. Back in the Victorian Era it wasn't considered proper to ever verbally express your feelings. They had to come up with a way to get their feelings known other than with words. So how did they do it? They created floriography. which is the "language of flowers!" There is a meaning to colors of flowers, to numbers of flowers, and to groups of flowers. It is a silent language that has been largely lost to us through the lack of use. Here are just a few of our most common flowers and what they mean:

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS

Carnation (Pink)-I'll Never Forget You
Carnation (Red)-My Heart Aches For You, Admiration
Carnation (Purple) -Capriciousness
Carnation (White)-Sweet and Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman's Good Luck Gift
Daffodil- Faithfulness, Happiness
Forget-Me-Not -True Love, Memories
Geranium- Stupidity, Folly
Lily (Calla) - Beauty
Magnolia- Nobility
Orchid- Love, Beauty, Refinement, Beautiful Lady, Chinese Symbol for Many Children
Rose (Bridal)-Happy Love
Rose (Pink)- Perfect Happiness, Please Believe Me
Rose (Red)- Love, I Love You
Rose (Tea)- I'll Remember Always
Rose (Thornless) Love at First Sight
Rose (White)- Innocence and Purity
Rose (Yellow)-Friendship
Roses (Bouquet of Mature Blooms)-Gratitude
Tulip (Red)- Believe Me, Declaration of Love

Violet-Modesty

Ladies, just wanted you to know that I posted this because I thought it was interesting.Please know that I love ALL flowers and if Mr. P is sweet enough to gift me with them I am most pleased, no matter the name or their color;) I guess if I had to say though, my favorite flower would be the daffodil! I love it for several reasons: my favorite color is yellow, it blooms in Spring and to me it is a sign of hope and new beginnings.I also think it is a very "happy" looking flower and it always makes me smile when I see it! Now it's your turn! What is your favorite flower?

** Edited to add: My sweet baby boy brought this most blessed Mama these beautiful roses this morning. I remember as a little boy he would proudly present me with dandelions from our backyard. He would hide them behind his back and then with a big grin he would give them to me, usually with his dirty, chubby little boy hands. My heart melted every time. Those dandelions held a special place on our kitchen table in a jelly jar. I loved those dandelions just as much as I love these roses! Maybe even a little more;)