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Flowers Have As Much Meaning As Mariah Carey's Songs

Copyright © 2006-2008 Wesley Berry, AAF


Mariah Carey's songs mean so much to her many fans. Her lyrics are often poignant and express just how she and her listeners sometimes feel. Flowers, too, express our feelings and thoughts in so many ways. In fact, many people believe they speak in their very own language.

Throughout the years the popularity of certain flowers has grown while others have faded. The reason for their popularity has often depended on their historical background and the way in which they were used. Often people are completely unaware of the meaning of the flowers they've sent and choose them based on their beauty, color, and fragrance alone. However, they do indeed have meaning-many of them, in fact. Some flowers have just one common meaning, others have many meanings, and for some flowers the meaning varies depending on the color, the number sent, and who is sending them.

Almost every flower available to florists has a meaning. Here are just a few of the more common flowers and what they can mean when given in an arrangement or bouquet:

  • Aster: Love or daintiness. Asters make an excellent gift from a man to a woman in the first stages of love. They express is appreciation of her beauty.



  • Azalea: Take good care of yourself, moderation, and the Chinese symbol of womanhood. The azalea is great to include in an arrangement sent to wish someone good health or as a get-well gift.

  • Camellia: Admiration, perfection, good luck to a man. Red camellias mean passionate love, pink means that you're yearning for someone, and white say, "you're adorable." Camellias are wonderful to send to a man as he begins a new business venture or to let a love interest know how we feel.

  • Carnation: Carnations have many meanings depending on the color. Pink-I'll remember you always; red-I'm longing for you; white-innocence. Interestingly enough, carnations were once used to present an answer to questions, such as, "Will you attend the ball with me." In those cases, solid colors meant "yes" and striped meant "no."

  • Daffodil: Unrequited love, loyalty, happy when you're here. Daffodils are a great "just because" gift between significant others.

  • Orchid: Love, beauty, Chinese symbol for many children. Orchids are a great gift for a newly wed couple hoping to begin a family.

  • Sunflower: Power, warmth, nourishment. Sunflowers are a beautiful gift to present to your mother or father to let them know how important their care has been over the years.

  • Tulip: Fame, perfect love. Tulips also have very specific meanings depending on their color. Red means "believe me;" variegated means "you have beautiful eyes;" yellow says "you're smile lights up my life." Tulips are a lovely way to express your love and, since their often seen as a more casual flower, they make the perfect gift in a new relationship.

  • Violet: Faithfulness. Violets are a wonderful way to tell someone you'll be with them always.

    Just like the language of music that Mariah Carey uses in her songs, flowers have their own language, too. Although the person you send them to will love your gift of flowers for their beauty, if you'd like to say something specific, ask your florist for assistance in choosing the perfect flowers for the situation.




    About The Author:
    Wesley Berry is member of the American Academy of Floriculture (AAF) and President of Wesley Berry Flowers, a successful multi-million dollar floral business that was established in 1946. As a member of the Henry Ford Hospital Community Relation Board he has contributed to the community at large. He owns both a brick and mortar and an internet flower delivery business. Visit Wesley Berry Flowers on the web at www.800wesleys.com

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