The History Of A Florist
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By :
Corey Rozon
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Even better then getting letters or cards delivered to you for your birthday, holidays, special occasions, or even just to say 'I am thinking of you' is having a bouquet of fresh flowers delivered personally. Believe me, I know what I am talking about, I used to deliver packages all the time, and people just love getting things hand delivered to them. Mind you I never delivered flowers, but based on the reactions that I noticed I can just imagine how happy the recipients would be.
Flowers will really suit any kind of occasion, whether it is for an anniversary, a birthday, a wedding, to congratulation someone or even those not so happy moments like a funeral. I thought I would take a moment to find out when the tradition flower giving actually began.
No one can know for sure, but I 'm told if you ask an archaeologist they may tell you that the act of giving flowers dates back to prehistoric times. All over the world archaeologists have been finding flower remnants in gravesites for a very long time. Although flower giving may have started in the Stone Age, I'm pretty sure that flower delivery services didn't start until much later.
More 'modern' flower giving dates back to the beginning of the first human recorded history. For example there are references to flower giving in Egyptian hieroglyphics, Chinese writings, and Greek and Roman poetry. Between the 5th century and through to the 16th century giving flowers as a token to show expressions of love became popular, and that went well into the 17th century where an art form know as Floriography was developed.
Floriography, or the language of flowers, was used in the 17th century as a means of communication in which certain flowers had specific meanings. You see the Victorians didn't really like to share their emotions, so this was a way of expressing your love without saying a word. Combining certain flowers into floral arrangements one could send a secret message to the recipient. Although the language of flowers has been mainly forgotten some of the meanings behind certain flowers are still true today.
Some of the most popular flowers delivered today have the following meanings:
1) A dark pink rose can mean thank you
2) A forget-me-not can mean faithful love
3) A pale rose is for friendship
4) A pink rose represents love and grace
5) A sunflower is a way to show homage and devotion
6) A water lily represents eloquence
7) Gladiolus represents strength of character
8) Hibiscus can mean delicate beauty
9) Holly is for foresight
10) Iris is for faith and wisdom
11) Ivy means friendship
12) Light pink roses are for admiration
13) Magnolia stands for dignity
14) Marigold shows sacred affection
14) Mistletoe is for affection and love
16) Orchids are magnificence and love
17) Red roses are for love and desire
18) Those red and yellow roses can be given for congratulations
19) Tiger lily can mean wealth or pride
20) Tulips are a symbol of the perfect lover
21) White lily represents majesty and purity
The language of flowers may be lost, but their meaning and effect on the person receiving the flower delivery remains the same. Whether you are expressing your love, showing sympathy or just letting someone know you care, receiving a flower delivery is the best way to send that message without even saying a word.
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Author Resource:-
Corey Rozon is a Canadian freelance ghostwriter.
The history of flowers was written for a florist Ottawa, where you can Ottawa buy flowers online.
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