LADYBUG SAYS... CUSTOM OF FLOWER GIVING DATES BACK CENTURIES TO THE GREEKS AND ROMANS

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Sunday, February 7, 1993

"Say it with Flowers" is the theme florists have been using for many, many years to promote or commemorate Valentine's Day. With the symbolism of sending flowers to loved ones, many persons do not realize that there are flowers other than red roses that can say "I Love You."

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