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My Wife received the order today for the flowers I sent for Valentine's Day... They were the freshest and prettiest she had ever seen. We've had trouble with online flowers the last couple of times ordering from other florists. Thank you so much for helping me create a GOOD memory.
Jeff, Texas
I would like to thank you. My mother received her two doz. roses today and was overjoyed at how gorgeous they where. She said they were very well packaged, which I am very happy to hear. Thank you again and I will be doing business with you in the future.
Cynthia, Lexington, Michigan
Just a quick note to thank you for delivering the lovely floral arrangement for my client's open house. The flowers was a "big hit" by creating the perfect ambiance and relieving my client's stress in their preparations. Thank you so much for your understanding and efforts in making this gift quite memorable.
Shirley, Bellevue, Washington
I've used you guys twice, and both times you've delivered absolutely EXQUISITE flowers. I'm VERY impressed with your service, and will be more than happy to know that I can depend on you for beautiful fresh cut flowers for every holiday that I need them. Thanks for being so awesome!
Thomas, Oak Park, California
I just wanted to tell you the wonderful job you did for me... I am stationed in the Middle East, and had you guys deliver flowers to my mother and she said that they were just beautiful, and she made several remarks about how long they last. OUTSTANDING.
Keith, USMC
I just wanted to take a minute to say thanks for the beautiful flowers. They arrived a short time ago and my wife was very very pleased and happy. I will be utilizing your services often as everything went smoothly and timely. Again, thanks for making a Mother very happy.
Art, Union City, California
I have told everyone I know about this great experience with your company ... You should also know that this was the first time that I had ever used your company, and it certainly won't be the last. Thank you! Keep up the good work. You have my family's business forever!
Kimberly, Stone Mountain, Georgia
I would like to say that this is my first time ordering from this company. The prices even are better than at other sites that I have gone to. I greatly enjoyed shopping here. A new (and now loyal) customer.
Michael, Albemarle, North Carolina
My daughter had a vase of Gerbera Daisies delivered to me for my birthday. They were fabulous!!! I would use you as my florist again & again. Thank you for making my birthday KaBloom!!!
Debra, Melbourne, Florida
I just received a beautiful arrangement of flowers from your company. They were the prettiest roses I have ever seen in an arrangement and the blooms were huge and opened up to a great display. Keep up the good work!
Nancy, Deland, Florida
I love using KaBloom and ordered several Thanksgiving presents and will probably order other presents for the upcoming Holidays. Each time someone receives my KaBloom gift - basket or flowers - the present is exactly what I wanted to send and the reaction is exactly what I want to happen - all great!
Marjorie, Arlington, Massachusetts
Thank you for such great quality service. You took every effort possible to make sure that I was pleased with my gift. I was very happy with the order that I received last Thursday, and they are just breath taking to look at to this day. Thank you!!!!!
Dawn, College Park, Georgia
I recently sent two flower orders, and both were superbly wrapped and delivered. Everything about it was handled perfectly, and the roses themselves were exquisite. I am recommending you to everyone I know! Great Job!
Patty, Hopkinton, Massachusetts
I have to say that your company has been kind and responsive to my comments. For this I thank you! I will keep you in mind the next time I send flowers. It's good to find a company with integrity.
Ana, Mesa, Arizona
I used your service for the first time on Mother's day. I have never, ever, heard my mother rave about flowers before in my life!!! She said that they were gorgeous and lasted for weeks!!! THANKS !!!!!!!!!!
EV, Atlanta, Georgia
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Have you ever tried to give someone a message using flowers? Maybe you tried to
say "I love you" with roses or "I'm sorry" with carnations. If so, you've been speaking
the secret language of flowers. Find out why there is so much more to this language
than meets the eye and learn how to use flowers to send unique messages of your
own.
History of flower language
The secret language of flowers actually bears a rather formal name: floriography.
This language, or art form, as some would describe it, became popular during the
Victorian era. At the time, different groups of flowers and formal floral arrangements
were commonly used to send secret messages.
Many flower experts argue that the language of flowers dates back to antiquity.
After all, scores of ancient cultures have histories that show flowers being used
to demonstrate moral meanings. Many paintings of saints from the medieval and Renaissance
eras include flowers as symbols of virtues. Victorian-era paintings also used flowers
to describe moral lessons and spiritual truths.
The purpose behind the secrecy was to let individuals communicate feelings that
couldn't easily be spoken publicly. For example, if two people fell in love despite
deep divides between their social rankings or differences such as religion or ethnicity,
they would turn to the secret language of flowers to convey their thoughts - a move
quite preferable to risking public exposure for their feelings.
Tussie-mussies
Tussie-what? If you've never heard of Tussie-mussies, chances are you've at least
seen some. Tussie-mussie is another name for a flower bouquet, which can also be
called a nosegay or a posie.
Tussie-mussies have been used for centuries as a way to communicate the secret language
of flowers and have since evolved into an art form. They've been around since medieval
times and at one time served as popular fashion accessories.
Chances are good you've already seen a wide variety of Tussie-mussies being worn
on special occasions in the form of corsages or boutonnieres.
Nowadays, Tussie-mussies (bouquets) are commonly seen at floral stores or grocery
stores, available for a quick purchase for anybody who wants to say something special
with flowers.
Forgotten nuances
In truth, the secret language of flowers includes much more than most
people think. You probably already know the basics - like the fact that red roses
demonstrate passion while yellow roses stand for friendship - but there's actually
quite a bit more to the story.
Here are just a handful of flowers that remain connected to symbolic meanings:
- Acacia stands for concealed Love
- Amaryllis means both pride and pastoral poetry
- Azalea is a wish for you to take care of yourself
- Bachelor Buttons mean single blessedness
- Begonia mean to beware
- Bluebells represent humility
- Bouquet of Withered Flowers Rejected Love
- Cactus flowers stand for endurance
- Camellias show "I'm longing for you"
- Carnation Fascination
- Cattails mean peace and prosperity
- Coreopsis means always cheerful
- Daffodils stand for regard or unequalled love
- Daisies stand for total innocence and loyal love
- Forsythia shows anticipation
- Gardenia You're Lovely, Secret Love
- Garlic shows courage and strength
- Geraniums stand for stupidity and folly
- Gladioli say "I'm Really Sincere"
- Gloxinia denotes love at first sight
- Grass shows submission
- Heather stands for admiration and solitude
- Holly means both defense and domestic happiness
- Hyacinth shows rashness
- Hydrangeas mean thank you for understanding
- Pink Larkspur shows fickleness
- Call lilies stand for beauty
- Lily of the Valley denotes total sweetness
- Magnolias stand for nobility
- Mistletoe means, "Kiss me!"
- Moss shows maternal love and charity
- Myrtle is the Hebrew emblem of marriage
- Narcissus shows egotism
- Nasturtiums stand for conquest and victory in battle
- Oleander means caution
- Orchids denote refinement and beauty
- Palm leaves mean victory and success
- Peonies give cause for a happy life and marriage
- Petunias show resentment and anger
- Poppies stand for wealth and success
- Primrose show that "I can't live without you"
- Pink roses mean perfect happiness and please believe me
- Red roses, of course, mean I love you
- Tea roses mean I'll remember you always
- Rosebuds show a heart of innocence and love
- Smilax symbolize loveliness
- Snapdragons stand for deception
- Spider flowers ask, "Will you elope with me?"
- Stephanotis means happiness in marriage
- Sweetpeas mean good-bye or thank you for a lovely time
- Tulips are the symbol of the perfect lover
- Violet stand for watchfulness and faithfulness
- Zinnias denote lasting affection
So the next time you decide to give someone a gift of flowers, pay
attention to the mean of the blooms you choose - you may be able to say so much
more than you ever thought possible with one bouquet.
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