"Not too long ago, I would have made the argument that ladies do not send flowers to gentlemen. However I opted to send flowers to my husband for a whimsical Valentine's Day celebration. Prior to this my husband had never been the recipient of flowers from a woman. To celebrate Valentine's Day my husband's plan was to go out for an exclusive dinner. My plan was to show my husband how much I appreciate sharing life's ups and downs with him by doing something memorable and romantic.

A sudden snowstorm dropped a foot of snow on us that night and the next morning. He became violently ill with a stomach virus. His plans for a romantic dinner were out the window. My plans for a treasure hunt adventure that ended in a passionate kiss were cancelled abruptly. The only aspect of Valentine's Day that we celebrated that evening were the flowers I sent him."

People can send flowers for many different reasons, and out of many different motives. Many people give flowers to others as tokens of their friendship, appreciation, or sympathy. Others will send flowers as celebrations of a special event or a milestone, such as a job promotion or a musical performance.

Some persons may choose to send spring flowers for occasions such as Mother's Day or birthdays. Others may simply elect to give the recipient a favorite type of blossom. When choosing special flowers for spring, a person's favorite hue or a certain color motif may be a very appropriate choice. Spring flowers include: daisies, crocuses, cherry blossoms, tulips, and many other blooms.

Those wishing to send flowers can do it in a variety of ways. Flowers can be purchased online or over the telephone using a credit card. They can be purchased at a florist, and delivered by the florist or by the one purchasing them. Any of these are commonly accepted as appropriate ways to send flowers.

And yes, some people still send flowers for more sentimental reasons. In Victorian times, each bloom had a meaning, and some flowers had several meanings. For example, azaleas indicated abundance, while irises were the symbols of inspiration. Not all flowers had positive meanings, however. For instance, offering lavender indicated distrust, while a striped carnation meant rejection.

Before sending flowers to a loved one as a message or for a special occasion, you should first ask some questions and be prepared to do a little research. This is because you don't want the flowers to send the wrong message to the recipient.