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Archeologists have uncovered evidence that flowers had significance to people as far back as the Pleistocene epoch. A familial Neanderthal grave discovered in Iraq contained pollen that indicated that flowers had been place in, or on top of the grave. Flowers have always been a symbol of renewal and rebirth for people. The custom of offering flowers to the dead is ancient and common to many cultures. Flowers existed long before man, but man has always appreciated their beauty and imbued then with many symbols.

Many spring rituals are celebrated with flowers, which are the traditional symbol for the beginning of a new growing season. Spring in The Netherlands means tulip festivals. Although not originally native to the area, tulips have a special meaning to the Dutch and are celebrated and exchanged as gifts between friends. Both cut flowers and bulbs are prized.

In Washington, DC, the capitol of the United States, Japanese cherry blossoms bring tourists each spring. The flowering trees were originally a gift from the government of Japan to the United States. Few gifts have been as prized or celebrated as these lovely trees which renew the gift year after year.

In Great Britain, spring is celebrated with May Day and flowers are a big part of the celebration. Easter is celebrated by Christians worldwide with offerings of white lilies. Hyacinths have a special place in Greek mythology, said to have sprung from the mortal wound of the god Apollo's lover.

The first evidence of cultivated roses has been found in China and dates back 5000 years. Roses are among the most prized flowers in many cultures and have been grown in many varieties almost all over the world.

The offering of flowers as gifts is as old as man. Flowers and herbs often served as medicines and the gift of certain flowers was intended to heal. Even in today's society, we often send flowers to people who are ill. Some flowers were credited with mystical powers and the gift of these was intended as a blessing, or in some cases, a curse. Flowers and their seeds have been exchanged between rulers and governments as signs of good will throughout history.

The scent of certain flowers can evoke powerful memories and emotions in people. The sense of smell is one of the most primitive senses and man has long sought to reproduce the scent of certain flowers. Flowers provide color and beauty as well as pleasing our sense of touch and smell. Poets have compared women to flowers. The English language is full of floral references. Healthy people are said to have roses in their cheeks. Colors are named for flowers because people immediately understand the reference and can identify the color.

To say it with flowers is to honor a tradition as old as man. The gift of flowers has a meaning and history that is not matched by any other gift. If you are looking for the perfect gift for a lover, a friend, a teacher or even a co-worker, flowers are traditional and appreciated by people of all cultures. It's possible that flowers were the first gifts exchanged by people. They have been and remain the perfect gift.

There are meanings attached to certain flowers and no flower has more meanings than the rose. Shakespeare alludes to roses as symbols in several of his works, most notably in Romeo and Juliet "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Different colors carry different meanings. Even different types of roses are attributed with different meanings.

Different cultures sometimes attach different meanings to roses by color and by number and type of rose. Roses make an emphatic statement, but anyone sending them wants to make the right statement and not be misunderstood. Everyone knows that red roses symbolize romantic love in western culture. A man who sends a women a dozen red roses Is declaring his love for her. A single red rose signifies his interest.

Yellow is the color of remembrance and friendship. More recently it has been associated with missing someone. Sending yellow roses to some in the hospital, or a loved one who is away tells them that you miss them.

White is the color of innocence and purity. A gift of mixed red and white roses says that you feel romantic love for someone and your intentions are pure. White roses are often carried by brides, and girls making their first communion.

Orange is the color of passion and energy, and green represents prosperity and good health. Pink is for joy and gratitude. Blue roses do not occur naturally, despite many horticulturist's best efforts. Since blue can only be created artificially, it represents mystery and the unattainable.

Dark red or maroon roses are for mourning. These are appropriate for funerals or when someone has suffered a loss or disappointment. Dark red is not the same as red and has a completely different connotation.

When you have decided on the color and number of roses to send a friend or lover, how can you be sure they will understand the statement you are trying to make? The meanings here are for people in western culture. If the person to whom you are sending the gift is of a different cultural background, they may attach different meanings to roses. While white is the color of innocence and purity for westerners, it represents mourning in some Asian cultures.

As technology and easy travel make the world smaller, it's harder to communicate with symbols. Every culture has different symbols and different meanings attached to certain symbols. The rose, which is prized in most cultures, is especially meaningful. The trick is to get the meaning right, to convey the message you want to convey and not be misunderstood.

With the Internet at you finger tips, it may be possible to find the right rose to make your statement, but that doesn't mean the recipient will understand what you are saying. You can include a card with a gift of flowers, and try to convey your feelings in a few words. Even if you are successful, the card won't be seen until after your gift is seen.

Instead of putting your message on a card which might be overlooked, you can have it printed right on the roses themselves. Imagine your girlfriend's reaction to a dozen red roses imprinted with the words "Will you marry me?" or "I adore you". The meaning of such gift cannot be misunderstood. You really can say it with flowers. You can spell it out.