Say It With Roses! Part II

In keeping with part I, here are three more roses for you:

Yellow roses signify friendship or joy. They are also a good way to send a get well message!

The pink rose carries a meaning of love, gratitude or appreciation.  This is a very nice 

way to say "Thank you."

Finally, we come to the orange rose...the symbol of desire, passion or enthusiasm.

This a good choice for a graduate, post-recital gift, or just a way to say "Good job!"

Sources: Readers Digest,Wikimedia

Say It With Roses! Part I

It is said that there is symbolism in the color of roses when one person gives them to another as a gift.

Here are some of the colors and what they mean:

The red rose is the universally symbolic of love and romance. It is the perfect way to say "I love you!"

A lavender rose suggests regal majesty and splendor.  These might make the perfect accent in a bouquet for one who wins a beauty pageant or is named Homecoming Queen?

White roses signify purity, innocence, & sympathy.  That's probably why they are common

components of weddings and funerals.

Stay tuned: more about the symbolism of roses coming soon!

Sources: Wikimedia, Readers Digest