Archive for November 3rd, 2009

Love Flowers

Posted by Earlan on November 3rd, 2009  •  16 Comments »

Flowers have been used for centuries to display a man’s love for a woman. It all began with the humble red rose- the redder the rose, the more a man was supposed to love a woman. Today, however, giving flowers to people has gone a long way from merely sitting in a vase near grandpa’s bed in the hospital.
Flowers say a lot, in fact they have their own language. There is supposed to be a message attached to each flower. For example while red roses speak about love, yellow roses are a sign of friendship. Lilies and carnations have their own romantic glow, while daisies are again supposed to be flowers that bring cheer to friends. In this expensive world, it may not be possible for each of us to have our own little patch of earth, in which flowers grow. If there is an occasion to celebrate, we now have our florists, local supermarkets and online shops to turn to. Flowers are now considered a good business to be in, which bring in quite a few returns. Nowadays, not only is it possible to have the flowers of your choice gift wrapped, with a card attached, but the moment can be made even more special through home or office delivery. If you cannot make it for a friend’s party, or some other occasion, a bunch of bright beautiful flowers will more than simply make up for it.
Red roses however, have lived on for centuries and one can only see their aromatic presence playing a role in love for generations hereafter. Will any other flower ever displace the rose? Not likely at all. But whatever be the flower of love, their role in relationships of all kinds is only growing day by day. Need some friendship quotes to deliver with flowers and to make it special?
If you look at the history, flowers have played a vital role on all occasions whether its somebody birthday, marriage or any function in the house. A bunch of flowers has always proved to be the best gift ever to be given to anyone of all ages. Red rose carries a special importance though apart from other flowers. Lovely fresh beautiful roses is the best way to end enemies between two persons. Flowers are actually a symbol of friendship which not only brings two people close to each other but also makes their relationship the best and very strong. Few years back there has been a trend to keep red roses in books as a mark of love and expression of feelings. And after some years that particular rose carries a lot of meaning and closeness for that person.
Red Rose as the name speaks a lot many things is the most likely gift which is accepted world wide. no matter what the boundaries are, no matter how big enemies you have, a red rose brings smile on the face of everyone. There is also a particular season of red roses depending upon the country to country. In India, months of November, December, January and February are the best season of love and red roses in which there are always love, friendship and romance in the air everywhere.

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History of the Yellow Kronos Rose

Posted by Earlan on November 3rd, 2009  •  15 Comments »

Kronos is an Australian rose variety known for its warm, pale yellow petals and subtle perfume. The Kronos rose is among the one hundred and twenty flower species developed by the Australian Man of Roses Alister Clark. While most rose breeders in the mid-1800?s focused on the finding the rose with perfect color, scent, or form, Alister Clarke was more interested in making use of the continent?s temperate climate for cultivating flowers.? A rose from the Himalayas and Burma called R. Gigantea was the father rose of his breeding program. Due to its sensitivity to cold weather it was not very popular among European rose breeders, although it flourished well in Mediterranean countries. In Australia, Clark discovered that the R. gigantea could climb up to twelve meters through trees.? From the R. gigantea, Clark was able to successfully breed garden-variety roses, among which are the Nancy Hayward and the Lorraine Lee.?? After Alister Clark?s death in 1949 however, many of his rose species were lost since he was unable to pass on his secrets to an apprentice breeder. Fortunately, two rose breeders were able to recover about 47 of Alister?s roses from the families of the women who were named after the flowers, and the Kronos rose was one of them.? The popularity of Kronos roses is not just limited within the borders of Australia. Rose enthusiasts across the globe love these blooms for the sweet memories their sunny yellow color evokes. The Kronos rose variety has spread throughout the world grown by popular rose suppliers and distributed by major flower traders and florist. Kronos is a favorite among European farmers in? England, France and Holland.? South American farms in Equador and Columbia export this flower to various American states. In Asia, flower farms in the Philippines, Vietnam, and India supply this popular flower variety.Unlike other rose colors that convey passion and romantic love, yellow roses send messages of devotion, appreciation, gratitude, and platonic love.? Kronos roses are a beautiful way to express thanks, congratulations, to brighten up a bad day, or to simply bring a smile to someone?s face. Yellow roses also represent renewal and convey the desire to start all over again to achieve a better tomorrow, making them ideal to give as an apology or peace offering.??? You don?t even need an occasion to buy a bouquet of Kronos roses for yourself, as they make gorgeous centerpieces for your bedroom or living room.? Send a friend a bouquet of Kronos roses today and let him or her know that you care.

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The Language of Flowers

Posted by Earlan on November 3rd, 2009  •  15 Comments »

Ever wondered why we give flowers as gifts? Or why different flowers symbolise different things? Well, the act of giving flowers dates back to prehistoric times and evidence of flowers having symbolic meanings can be found in Egyptian inscriptions and Chinese writings, as well a Greek and Roman Mythology. The fascinating history behind the language of flowers has developed over hundreds of years.During the Middle Ages harsh restraints were placed on courtships and this led to the exchange of flowers to grow amongst couples, as the flowers they gave symbolised different messages, allowing couples to express themselves secretly without others seeing or hearing.Flower meanings progressed through the 1600?s and became so refined that even military messages could be sent in a harmless gift of flowers. As time went on, the context in which flowers were given also began to have meaning. For example flowers handed over in the right hand would mean ?yes? to a question, just as flowers handed over in the left hand would mean ?no?.By the Victorian era, great emphasis was placed on flowers and what they represented. Flowers were used to decorate almost everything from hair and clothing to jewellery and people?s homes. However, the same flower found in a different position could have a completely different meaning.For example wearing a Marigold in the hair expressed mental anguish, while the same flower pinned to the bosom conveyed indifference.Flowers had taken on so many different meanings and definitions that 1818 saw the very first flower dictionary published by Charlotte de la Tour call Le Language des Fleurs. The handbook was extremely popular and included over 1000 different meanings of flowers, plants and herbs.By the 19th Century posies and bouquets carried so much meaning as each flower, colour and number held such symbolism. Giving a bouquet then was the equivalent of sending a text message on your mobile phone today!Flowers and plants still carry different meanings and are used to represent and symbolise many things from cultures and nationalities to emotions and the marking of occasions. For example the red rose has multiple meanings. It is one of England?s national emblems, found on England rugby shirts and sometimes on the England flag.The story of the red rose representing England dates back to the 15th Century when the War of the Roses took place from 1455-1487. The House of York adopted a white Rose, the House of Lancaster decided to take a red rose.? The winner of this war, Tudor Henry VII, merged his Lancastrian Rose with the red Rose of his York bride and therefore created the Tudor Rose, the Rose of England. The red rose is also known worldwide as the symbol of love and romance and is traditionally sent on St. Valentine?s Day. The Language of Flowers is largely forgotten today and not as widely in bouquet choices as it once was. The tradition of communicating through flowers can add an element of fun to the flowers you buy as gifts – that is why we are bringing it back!

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