- It all began in the harems of Turkey. The laid-back lifestyle gave rise to people attaching meanings to flowers. Flowers were also used as a code between lovers (Reference 1).
- Flowers were very popular during the Victorian era, where their language was refined and widely understood. Flowers became a way to convey feelings that were considered improper to express verbally (Reference 1).
- Of all the flowers, the rose, with its exotic scents and myriad colors, is the undisputed symbol of love. Each color carries a specific meaning. For example, a red rose connotes passionate love and a white one signifies the purity and beauty of innocent love (Reference 1, Resource 1).
- A spring flower, the Daffodil commonly blooms around Easter. It is a symbol of rebirth and eternal life. It can also stand for unrequited love (Reference 2, Resource 1).
- The orchid is as exotic as the beauty it represents. It stands for femininity at its finest, mature charm and refinement (Reference 1, Reference 2, Resource 1).
- A gift of daisies sends a message of loyal love, purity and innocence. Daisies are probably best known for the "He loves me, he loves me not" game played by hopeful lovers, where petals are pulled as the words are chanted. The last petal standing decides if he indeed "loves me" (Reference 2).
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