May 4, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17
Remember Mom on Mother’s
A floral bouquet was reportedly the first gift idea Anna Jarvis, founder of Mother’s Day, had for remembering Mom. Over a century later, modern florists stock every kind of flower imaginable, from arbutus to zinnias to anything in between. Before you head out to your neighborhood florist, here are a few things to consider: What is Mom’s favorite type of flower? If you don’t know, roses are always a wonderful, tasteful choice. Does Mom have allergies to any specific flowers? Ask the florist to put together blooms that Mom will enjoy. Are there pets in the house? If so, be careful to keep Mom’s bouquet or plants out of their reach. Many flowers like hyacinth and hydrangea are toxic to pets. Does your mother live in another state? Don’t worry. Call your local florist for the arrangement and he or she will contact a florist in your Mom’s area to put together
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Bowers of flowers: A perfect Mother’s Day gift
and deliver the blooms. Keep in mind that different types of flowers and even the different shades of a single type of flower have meanings attached to them. For example, the sunflower signifies adoration and devotion; pansies symbolize loving thoughts and loyalty; daisies are associated with innocence; and pink carnations are associated with a mother’s love. The message of the iris depends upon its hue. A blue iris is said to represent faith and hope, while the purple iris signifies wisdom, and the yellow iris is all about passion. Whether your Mom lives around the corner or across an ocean, she will appreciate the gift flowers. Order them from a
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