February 13, 2021 Issue, Page 11 of 14

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February 13, 2021 —— ie Bs Ove Flowers and their various meanings special someone in their lives. colors, gerbera daisies are a fa- _ WN~—ff In fact, each type of flower vorite flower for cheerful sen- conveys its own unique mes- timents. sage. ProFlowers and Pickup + Gladioluses: These tall, D Flowers note that the follow- striking flowers are eye-catch- ing are some popular blooms ing and make great gifts for and the messages those flow- significant others. The gladi- Popular candies share sweet ers are traditionally associated olus symbolizes honor, infatu- with. words of love + Amaryllis: This flower is ation and strength. symbolic of splendid beauty + Iris: Irises represent faith, ‘There are many ways to say, printing words on candy with and can be used to indicate hope and wisdom and are “I love you,.” For Valentine's vegetable dye during the cut- worth, cherished for their big, beauti- Day celebrants, various senti- ting process. In 1866, conver- + Aster: The aster symbolizes ments may be expressed with sation candies began as round patience, elegance and dainti- ful blooms. candy — particularly candy confections and were much ness. + Peony: This flower, which hearts. bigger than today’s heart vari- + Calla lily: This bloom sym- resembles a rose, symbolizes Candy hearts, also called eties. It wouldn’t be until 1902 bolizes magnificence and a happy life, happy marriage, Conversation Hearts® and that conversation candy hearts beauty, as well as purity and Sweethearts® (similarly Love became available. innocence. That is why Calla prosperity, and good health. Hearts in the UK), are sweet, ‘Through the years, the can- lilies are often the flower of + Rose: Roses symbolize chalky confections that have dies became smaller and the choice in wedding bouquets. love in its various forms, and been around for more than sentiments expressed on the + Carnations: These are one different colors of roses sym- 100 years. The conversation hearts have been updated to of the most popular flowers bolize different things. For about candy hearts began back stay current with the times. in the world and are generally in 1847 when Oliver Chase, Phrases like “LOL,” “BFF” and symbolic of love and fascina- example, yellow roses repre- a Boston pharmacist, wanted “Text me” have replaced some tion. sent care and friendship, while to get in on the apothecary less modern sentiments. + Daffodil: Daffodils sym- pink roses are given as a token lozenge craze that was popu- At the height of the candies’ bolize regard and chivalry. of admiration. lar at the time. Lozenges were popularity, NECCO estimated They also can be indicative of common remedies for sore that it made nearly 100,000 rebirth, new beginnings and Flowers are popular gifts throats and bad breath, and pounds of the hearts each day eternal life. A single daffodil come Valentine's Day. Choos- were growing in popularity as.a throughout the year in prepa- can signal misfortune, while a ing a flower that best repre- convenient medical treatment. ration for Valentine's Day. bunch expresses joy and hap- sents the feelings gift-givers Chase invented a machine that In 2019, NECCO filed for pines. could roll out lozenge dough bankruptcy and did not pro- se ee + Gerbera daisies: With want to convey can incorpo- and press it into perfect discs, duce the iconic candy hearts large, beautiful blooms in a rate even more meaning into a a time-saving improvement on while it was being purchased Flowers can represent vari- send the right message to that wide assortment of vibrant bouquet or basket. the manual process used until by an investment company ous emotions. Flowers play a then. Chase eventually aban- called Round Hill Investments, prominent role in many and Express doned making lozenges and LLC. Round Hill decided to holidays, perhaps none more the pharmacy business, ulti- sell NECCO to another candy than Valentine's Day. mately realizing his machine company. Fortune magazine Valentine's Day is a busy day could be used to make candies. reported Spangler Candy Co., for florists. ProFlowers says it He formed the New England which took over rights to NEC- accounts for most of the indus- Y arta Me ROFESSIONALS Confectionery Company and CO’s iconic brands, would man- try’s fresh flower sales. Around began producing what would ufacture candy hearts in 2020. eventually be known as NEC- Similar conversation hearts 78 percent of the flowers pur- Y 9035. 10th, Clinton 580.323.4400 chased for Valentine’s Day are CO wafers. also are available through cut flowers, and men are the Wanting to get in on his Brach’s candy company. top consumers. brother's candy empire, Dan- iel Chase saw an opportunity Candy hearts have long been a way to share sweet words of Roses are the go-to flower on 1110 Hillcrest Dr, Woodward Valentine’s Day, but shoppers to build on the growing popu- affection and a sugary treat larity of Valentine's cards by with the ones you love. can look to various blooms to 580.256.5433 5 5 WWW.expresspros.com - ie th - With a Polaris McAlary ATV & Cycle off-road vehicle, you can turn your <> P&SSLARIS Couches + Loveseats + Recliner’s » Dining » Patio to-do’s into accomplishments. New items each week! OFF-ROAD VEHICLES Always were a helmet. 625 N. 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