Valentine’s Day: Know the Language of Flowers

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and if you ever give or receive flowers, here is a neat way to put more meaning into your gift.  In the Victorian era, particular flowers in certain colours were chosen to express specific feelings. Using this language of flowers – called “floriography” – a bud, bouquet or even a boutonniere delivers more than colour and scent. Here’s what some familiar flowers may convey:      Apple Blossom – Good things to come      Red Tulip – Declaration of Love      Pink Carnation – Gratitude      Yellow Carnation – Rejection Daffodil – Chivalry and Respect  Daisy – Innocence and Purity Violet – Faithfulness Edelweiss – Daring and Courage Forsythia – Anticipation Gardenia – Secret Love and Joy Ivy – Wedded love and Fidelity Lavender – Loyalty Orange Blossom – Marriage and Fertility Pink Rose – Friendship Red Rose – Passionate Love Sunflower – Adoration         (Source: Canadian Living) Love is in the air! Bob Hanscom Mortgage Agency A Family-Run business since 2000