What Did You Say?

Did you know flowers have a language of their own? During the 19th century, florigraphy, as the language of flowers was known, was extremely popular.The Victorians were skilled as assembling bouquets with all sorts of symbolic meanings. Most of us know that red roses symbolize romantic love, but did you know a full rose over two buds symbolizes secrecy? The lovely hydrangea symbolizes boastfulness, heartlessness and frigidity. Striped tulips declare, "you have beautiful eyes". New Hampshire's state flower is the purple lilac which symbolizes first love. You could assemble a really special bouquet full of hidden meanings for your Valentine by researching "The Secret Language of Flowers" by Shane Connolly.