Art of Manliness - Latest Comments in How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Daniel — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 23:50:21 -0000

Show me a man who hasn't cheated and I'll show you a 16-year-old. God created flowers because he created men.

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Edward — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 02:43:19 -0000

It's also worth it to grab some flowers when she is performing is a play/recital/concert or something of the like. Giving them afterwords says "You stole the show", and before hand says "Break a leg sweetheart."

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

DapperDan — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:12:56 -0000

Great article. I believe I will be using this today.

@The Pro - how did it go?

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

The Pro — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:56:34 -0000

I am keeping my fingers crossed,a bouqet of flowers and a lil teddy is set to be delivered to her this morning,remained anonymous because she knows i'm a man who isn't reall Victorian plus i did a little mess so i hope the flowers will do the trick,after that i'm asking her to marry me,tonight...pray for me....

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Shawn — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:48:28 -0000

Ok... Giving flowers to your lady is great but today I hand delivered some flowers to a close "friends" job and she was happy at first but once everyone started asking questions about who they were from she became bitter about them. BtW, It was here 3rd time in 2 weeks receiving flowers at work from me. Had a death in the family so i sent Lillies, 2 days later I send a dozen rose, then today 3 roses and a teddy bear.... I believe that some of the people at her work were just a little jealous and were giving her a hard time causing her to get embarrassed and bitter.... Really? I say forget them and be happy!!!!

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Daniel Dover — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 21:47:26 -0000

Hey, don't forget that you can give flowers when they give a performance (a play, a dance recital, etc)

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Pete — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:43:28 -0000

For those of you gents lucky enough to live in the country, why don't you try putting a new spin on things and pick your lady some wildflowers? They may not have specific meanings like those mentioned above, but chances are they'll be more unique than the everyday, run-of-the-mill, Walmart varieties.

Plus, it gives you another reason to escape into the wilderness for a few hours while you search for a custom-selected bouquet that will charm the heck out of your true love.

Nothing says "I'm romantic AND creative" like a handful of freshly picked wildflowers.

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Livingstone — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:00:25 -0000

Well, this is great! I, admittedly, forgot about this. (Gulp!). Thanks for the refresher! Great value, as always!

Well done :-)

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

shop flowers — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:47:03 -0000

I break out in a sweat when I go shop flowers, but even I can use a one-page shopping cart! Just one thing -- I notice a random flower gift can make a woman mighty suspicious ; ) maybe use an imaginary reference to "you know, the first time we..." nothing dirty, necessarily, just memorable, even if you already forgot!

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Thapelo Mokoena — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:59:08 -0000

i so wish that one day my man will remember to buy me flowers, cause he knows that i`m dying for flowers but not on my birthday or valentines day.... hope

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Dustta Burch — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:47:26 -0000

I abosolutly LOVE the daisys... i know most females like the expensive stuff, but i am perfectly content with the simpler things in life, daisys are the fruit of life and love. Love the best you can with the least amount of luxuries and you two will become closer than ever. :))

-the loved one

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

L.Sinclair — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:25:29 -0000

This post is yet another one I'll forward to e.v.e.r.y male I know.
"It can become an amazing tradition you’ll both enjoy. Seriously. Women eat this stuff up" It's true. We do.

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Niyse — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:02:16 -0000

Good article and comments!
If you choose special flowers to go together for meaning, and want to avoid sending a codebook, your florist will usually have free message cards that you can either handwrite (if you're there in person) or have them print out and deliver along with the bouquet. You can say something like, "Sarah - This unique bouquet was handpicked for you: yellow roses for happiness, phlox for unity. You are my only sunshine, my days would be dark without you. Glad we're together! Love, Fred" Granted, that's a little sappy. But it doesn't take much to translate when your flowers do most of the talking. :)

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Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

John H — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:31:52 -0000

Nice article ... Although I'd read somewhere else recently that giving flowers was "old-fashioned" in a bad way, I gave a bouquet of daisies to my new girlfriend after learning that they were her favorite flower. She seemed to like them well enough and I was pleased, but a few days later she was still talking about them, had arranged them in a vase on the middle of her mantel in her living-room, and had taken 10,000 digital photos of them. She later told me that no one had given her flowers in 15 years and was thrilled ... and she is not the blushing, gushing type. Best $25 I ever spent.

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

blaiko — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:44:12 -0000

Red rose by it self means lack of thought or no brain don't make this mistake

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Abe — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:59:27 -0000

hey , just wondering,,, is there any kind of message behinde how many flowers you give a girl? say a single rose opposed to a bouquet

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Bruce Williamson — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:37:26 -0000

A really good article. Especially the meaning of the flowers. Now I can tell her the meaning of the flowers that she loves so much.

I already know which flowers she likes and in which colors.

I always give flowers on St.Valentine's Day and her birthday. Every now and then I give flowers for no reason.

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Bruce Prentice — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:43:01 -0000

Interesting, as always. You do not always have to give a bouquet. How about just a single flower when the mood strikes?

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

amanda — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:47:29 -0000

I am so glad this article is posted. I have told my boyfriend on a few occasions that nothing makes me feel more special then when he gets me flowers. There is just something about the added time involved to stop and pick some out for me in mind. The best time to give flowers in my opinion- on special days, but also on random days. Maybe you get out of work early enough to catch the florist shop still open- stop and get her some flowers.

On the debate of potted vs. cut flowers- I worked in a green house for several years so I understand the value of a potted plant, but every now and then its amazing to get cut flowers. And when recieving roses or other flowers that dry well-tie them together with a ribbon and hung upside-down to dry out. They will last forever this way.

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Avraham — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:44:49 -0000

I have always been a fan of flowers. I like to give them to women and I even like them in an empty bottle of Tequilla on my table, it can be very manly. In other countries were you can get flowers on the street, fresh from a flower boy or girl, the beauty of it is compounded. However, I agree with the comment that women no longer understand. They really don't and it's difficult to work with. I believe that giving her a 'booklet' is borderline unmanly and may cost the charm for then she knows that you are simply looking up code. I suggest a clever planting of the code through a friend or something. Complicated is always risky but it might be worth it for this.

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Alan — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:59:39 -0000

This is definitely a great idea!

Only problem is I cannot find the book that was suggested.

Any other good suggestions for books?

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

It's me — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:11:08 -0000

I know how to fold paper roses and I'm planning to fold roses for our teachers in school this teacher's day... :)

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Baxter A. O'Shaughnessey — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:15:38 -0000

Oops people I gave the wrong article reference in my post. It is http://www.find-florists.co.... Sorry.

Re: How to Give Flowers Like a Victorian Gentleman

Baxter A. O'Shaughnessey — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:14:33 -0000

You're right - women often complain to men that they are not romantic enough... One good way to show them that you do care and are romantic is to know about flowers. This article is great but I found anhter great reference on the meaning of flowers - findflorists.com/meaning-of.... From acacias to water willows, It gives more information on each type of flowers meaning. The perfect reference to dazzle that special woman in your life. From Baxter O'Shaughnessey