Flower Meanings: It is generally believed the practice of assigning meanings to flowers began in Turkey during the seventeenth century. Lovers began using floral exchanges to convey particular messages. The Victorian era witnessed rise in the popularity of flower language and corresponding meaning assigned to different flowers. In England, dozens of dictionaries of "florography" were published during that period. Suitors carefully studied these guidebooks to select appropriate bouquets for their sweethearts. Flower meanings express a milieu of emotions and sentiments. Your love is reciprocated, Splendid Beauty, Timidity, Forsaken, Expectations, Pure of heart, Innocence, Hope in love, Felicity, Delicacy, Single blessedness, or Good luck - you name it - flowers touch every string of emotions. Below are the meanings of some of the popular flowers we send to loved ones for special occasions:

Carnation: fascination, devoted Love
Iris: faith, hope, wisdom
Lilies: purity, faith
Alstroemeria: friendship, devotion
Calla Liles: sophistication, beauty
Orchids: seduction, preciousness
Red roses: I love you, unconscious beauty
White roses: spiritual love, purity
Yellow roses: joy, gladness
Orange roses: fascinated, enthusiastic
Pink roses: grace, gentility
Sunflowers: adoration, sunshine
Tulips: perfect lover, fame