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Thinking of sending that special someone flowers that mean something this year? Consult this list before you shop to make sure you are saying just the right thing (we've even included a few to be wary of).

Roses:

Red - love

White - unity or purity

Yellow  - joy

Orange - passion

Pink - secret love

Other Notable Flowers:

Acacia - friendship

Alstroemeria - devotion

Baby's Breath - innocence

Blue Violet - faithfulness

Calla Lily - magnificent beauty

Daffodils - love's oracle

Dahlia - elegance

Daisy - innocence and romance

Dill - lust

Forget-me-not - true love

Freesia - innocence

Gardenia - purity and secret love

Heather - admiration

Honeyflower - sweet and secret love

Hyacinth - playful joy

Ivy - fidelity, marriage

Lavender - distrust

Lily of the Valley - happiness

Lilac - first feelings of love

Marigolds - jealousy

Morning Glory - affection

Orange Blossoms - happiness and fertility

Orchid - love and beauty

Pansies - consumed with thoughts of you 

Stephanotis - marital happiness

Tulips - absolute telling of love and passion

Violets - faithfulness and loyalty

Zinnia - friendship & affection