The Symbolism Of Flowers In The Seventeenth Century

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From the beginning of recorded history, men and women have assigned special meaning and significance to different flowers and plants. The symbolic use of flowers is mentioned in Egyptian inscriptions, Chinese writings, and in Greek and Roman mythology. Subtle and secret messages can be given by choosing flowers carefully. It is believed that the flower language began in Turkey during the seventeenth century. Romantic lovers began using floral exchanges to convey emotional messages using the flower’s meanings. The Victorians became very knowledgeable of the flower language and chose their bouquets carefully. Flowers gave them a secret language that enabled them to communicate feelings that their times would not allow, because of the strict restraints