Back in the 19th century, there was a detailed social code stipulating what flowers could be given in a given situation. A fiery rose given to a maiden by a bachelor was considered an insult! A young woman had to be presented with light, pastel flowers, which corresponded with her purity and innocence. Slightly darker shades were reserved for official brides. The intensity of the colors should increase as the wedding date approaches; purple roses a bride could receive the day before the ceremony. Sending carmine roses to a married woman was a source of gossip and inquiry about her relationship with the giver. In this article we explain How to insult someone with flowers! [caption id="attachment_2098" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Photo by...
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