May 7, 2003
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Petaling Roses
My love is like the red red rose ...
In the language of flowers, a red rose is the pledge of love and fidelity. Like with other languages, satiation of the term obscures its meaning. Red roses have been the standard floral gift for so long and given for so many reasons, from "I'm sorry" to "It's Valentine's Day and this is what I'm supposed to bring." That the red rose has become almost trite.
The red rose bud (with thorns) indicates love, hopeful, but with the doubts of uncertainty ...
Red rose petals mean YES!
The white rose signifies the joy of love eternal and pure, for it lacks all earthly glow.
White rose petals mean NO!
An alternate meaning behind the gift of a rose says, "As you are in bloom, let me rest upon your bosom."
What if your lover tucks an elm leaf into the bouquet? You should know that this means, "Our love must be a secret."
Unlike the rose which pledges love and fidelity in an almost humble manner, the red carnation says, "You will be able to resist no longer once you have seen the extent of my love and esteem." The white carnation says, "You offer the highest friendship for your color remains unchanged until death strips you of your petals."
Comments (13)
So the red rose asks for forgiveness?
Very cool! That's a gorgeous white one!
Very cool....
am i a sissy for liking roses? whatever! i'm okay with that.... we just planted a new yellow rose bush outside the kitchen window, and there's already some blooms! of course, the dog chased the cat through the flower garden and knocked them to the ground but, for the few minutes that they were intact, they were beautiful to look at!
I guess that makes me one strange cookie, huh?! Since I don’t like red roses and love white ones! My favorites are pink though!
I never knew about the yes/no, red/white rose thing. Thanks for petaling your knowledge.
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God Bless - Dale
wait wait wait wait...
Red roses = uncertain love but Red petals = yes
White roses = assurance but White petals = no
I'm confused...
I love roses and was sad to find mine did not make it through the winter. At least I can always plant more. I use to have a herb book with each flower and what they symbolized. I remember lavender was peace but not much more.
I just have to know, what exactly does it say about mums?
some people get reminded of funerals when they smell roses. isn't it sad? losing out on all the romance?
but who am i to talk. i think flowers are a waste of money.
btw, i like the title of this blog.
RED CARNATIONS..............
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