Flowers For Everyone

Not technically a flower but a small bouquet, posies go by several names. You may know them as nosegays or tussie-mussies. These adorable bouquets are traditionally given as gifts. In Victorian times, the gift was often very symbolic, with each flower carrying a very specific meaning. For example, a pink rose symbolized grace. Different cultures attach meanings to flowers, complicating this method of communication. In the Victorian era, for instance, a peony symbolized shame, while in China the very same flower indicated honour and prosperity.