The Secret Life of Flowers

Or, perhaps "The Secret Meanings of Flowers", but the winning title sounded more interesting, IMHO.  Below is a nifty little article discovered via Groupon today.  Not quite sure how I arrived at it, but thought it poignant enough to share, regardless.  :)

http://www.drweil.com/   What???  NO!  Not that, but he's cool, too.  WTH, Internet Explorer??

http://www.groupon.com/articles/flower-bouquets-to-help-you-say-what-you-really-mean?utm_source=GPN&utm_campaign=50&z=skip&mediaId=249842

OK, that's better.  Let's see if this copy and paste works for the pretty pictures...

The Hidden Messages Behind Custom Flower Bouquets

BY: STEPHANIE MCDANIEL | 2.6.2015 |

Most people know that a rose is the universal symbol for love. Fewer people, however, know that an eryngium represents independence, or that a campanula can be used to express gratitude.

All of these flower meanings take on added resonance around Valentine’s Day, when picking the right bouquet might mean the difference between a kiss and a kick to the curb. Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of nine flower combinations to help you say the right thing, whether it’s “I love you” or “I accidentally used your toothbrush.”

1.

“Will you be my best friend?”

2.

“I’ve had a crush on you for years.”

3.

“I’ll be yours forever.”

4.

“Let’s get married but keep our own bank accounts.”

5.

“I love you. Just kidding! No, really.”

6.

“I love you. Please open this cage.”

7.

“Can I stay the night?”

8.

“I know you’re a vampire.”

9.

“Please don’t ask where I bought you that fighter jet.”