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Flowers

Valentine’s day, Mother’s day, birthdays, anniversaries, hostess gifts, “thank you,” “I’m sorry,” “get well,”
“congratulations,” and general “thinking of you” – flowers are a wonderful gift for many occasions.

Flowers raise spirits, elicit smiles, convey love. According to a survey conducted for the Society of American
Florists, flowers are the best gift to express love.

So how do you choose a flower arrangement? There’s no “right” way to pick flowers. You can choose the color
and variety that best expresses your sentiment, find out your recipient’s favorite, or match them to home or office
décor. With flowers, it’s hard to go wrong.

Traditionally, flowers have been associated with certain birth months, anniversary years, and meanings that can
help with your selection.

Flower

Meanings

Red rose – love, passion

White rose – innocence, purity, worthiness

Pink rose – happiness

Yellow rose – friendship, joy

Red carnation – admiration

White carnation – pure, ardent love, innocence

Pink carnation – a woman’s or mother’s love

Calla lily – beauty

Daisy – innocence, loyal love

Forget-me-not – true love

Gladiolus – strength of character

Iris – wisdom

White lily – virtue, purity

Tiger lily - majesty, wealth

Orchid – love, beauty, Chinese symbol of fertility

Violet – Modesty, faithfulness

Birth month

January –Carnation or Snowdrop

February –Violet or Primrose

March –Jonquil or Violet - daffodil

April – Daisy or sweet pea

May –Lily of the Valley or Hawthorn

June –Rose or Honeysuckle

July –Larkspur or Water Lily - delphinium

August –Poppy or Gladiolus

September –Aster or Morning Glory

October –Calendula or Marigold - cosmos

November –Chrysanthemum

December –Narcissus or Holly or poinsettia

Anniversaries

1st - Pansy - carnation

2nd - Cosmos – lily of the valley

3rd - Fuchsia - sunflower

4th - Geranium - hydrangea

5th - Daisy

6th - Calla Lily

7th - Jack-in-the-Pulpit - freesia

8th - Clematis - lilac

9th – Poppy – bird of paradise

10th - Daffodil

11th - Morning Glory - tulip

12th - Peony

13th - Hollyhock

14th - Dahlia - orchid

15th - Rose

20th - Day Lily - aster

25th - Iris

30th - Sweet Pea - lily

40th - Nasturtium - gladiolus

50th – Violet – yellow roses

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