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In my yesteryears, all mothers and ladies
wore Easter corsages. In current times, the
corsage, whether it be roses, orchids or tulips on
the wrist or dress, seems to be passé.
I chatted with Frank DeNigris of May
Floral in Mayfield Heights. He’s been a florist
for 26 years and guesses the store would be
lucky to sell 15 or 20 corsages for Easter.
DeNigris explains a lot of people simply don’t
get dressed up anymore. Years ago corsages
cost an arm and a leg, and orchid prices were
out of sight, yet, they were everywhere. Even
the drugstores went into the flower business
and sold tiny wrist corsages at more affordable
prices.
Though the corsage is now mostly history,
Easter flowers will always be a way to celebrate renewal. Tulips, irises, and daffodils will
remain favorite plants and table centerpieces. Of course, the Easter lily is at the top of the
list. White is traditional and represents love and hope. There are more colorful lilies, like
the speckled tiger. Another popular Easter flower and plant is the daisy which represents
purity. The floral moguls added dyed varieties to the mix. Everyone loves the range of
colors of tulips including the deer that raid my garden! Tulips symbolize a variety of love.
I believe nothing says Easter and unrequited love more than yellow daffodils. I also believe
the purple hyacinth symbolizes the religious background of the season and forgiveness, and
we all need that. Roses are always popular, whether pink, yellow or peach. We appreciate
their beauty. Other Easter favorites are the hydrangea expressing gratitude, chrysanthemum
for truth and the dainty and elegant orchid symbolizing love, strength and beauty. I love the
azalea plant. It represents everything from good health to passion. And, in their finest glory,
you have to see them lined up and down the Spanish Steps in Rome.
Whether it’s a passé corsage, a table centerpiece, flowers in a vase, or a lily plant, it’s the
season of the Triumph of the Cross. Easter flowers are always a way to celebrate renewal.
May all the joys and blessings of this glorious season be yours.
We prayerful y support faith, guide hope,
and foster remembrance of loved ones.
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