What thoughts do the words Valentine's Day bring to mind. Love is usually the first thought but after that what do you think of. Maybe that certain someone and then that starts you thinking about gifts for her. Yes, what are the perfect Valentine's Day gifts for her?

OK, you've decided on flowers but that opens up a whole other can of worms. What type of flowers and most importantly color. While roses are the number one flower sold on Valentine's Day what message are you sending or more importantly, what message do you want to send? I'm going to help you out a bit.

Roses

• Coral = Desire
• Dark Crimson = Mourning
• Dark Pink = Thankfulness
• Lavender = Enchantment
• Orange = Fascination
• Pale Peach = Modesty
• Pale Pink = Grace, Joy
• White = Innocence and secrecy
• Yellow - Joy, Friendship
• Red and White together - Unity
• Red = Love, Respect

Single Roses and Buds

• A single bloom = I love you or I still love you
• A tea rose = I'll always remember
• Thorn less rose - Love at first sight
• Rosebud - Beauty and youth, A heart innocent of love
• Red Rosebud = Pure and lovely
• A bouquet of full bloom roses = Gratitude

Pocketbook not deep enough for roses? You can still send a message with other types of flowers.

• Aster = Symbol of love, daintiness
• Bluebell = Humility
• Daffodil = Regard, Unrequited Love, You're the only one, The sun is always shining when I'm with you
• Daisy = Innocence, Loyal love, I'll never tell, Purity
• Forget-Me-Not = True love, Memories

Carnations

• Pink - I'll never forget you
• Purple = Capriciousness
• Red = My heart aches for you, Admiration
• White = Sweet and lovely, Pure love
• Yellow = Rejection (Might not be the message you want to send)

Tulips

• Red = Believe me, Declaration of Love
• Yellow = There's sunshine in your smile
• Variegated = Beautiful Eyes

Now, if you're looking for the perfect Valentine's Day flowers for me, I don't like carnations, roses are OK but not my favorite. What you can do is send me a mixed message with a bouquet of various flowers in all the colors of the rainbow. That would make me very happy.