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"But he that dares not grasp the thorn should never crave the rose." ~Anne Bronte

Flowers for Valentine's Day can be a challenge for the sender who seeks to impress the object of his or her desire, when mutual feelings are in question. Some historians of the first representation of St. Valentine say the holiday's origins date back to fourteenth century England, when our feted mid-February day was first associated with romantic love. Declarations of amorous and other feelings have been made with flowers for centuries.

Roses are perhaps the most expressive flowers, each color a communicator of the intentions of the sender. Red shades of roses have long been extended as a signal of romantic feelings and passion for the recipient. A symbol of unity and new beginnings is attributed to white roses, frequently chosen for wedding bouquets. In the garden or arriving at the doorstep, pink roses show appreciation and gratitude for the person to whom they are sent. In the case of repairing a rift or misunderstanding, yellow roses have long been a gesture of apology. If the sender hopes to express a feeling of 'falling in love,' yellow roses with red tips are the bloom of choice for a hopeful suitor. If the sender is trepidatious about revealing the heart's desire for Valentine's Day but doesn't want to lose the opportunity to impress, a mixed bouquet of colors is a sophisticated and beautiful option.