The tradition of handing out roses that will die in a few days to express everlasting love is the result of 19th-century flower theory, class status, and good old commerce.

Last year, I received five dozen red roses for Valentine's Day. They were from me. I am a florist in San Francisco, and I couldn't sell as many as I had expected. Even in the most romantic city in the ...

This article was originally published on Feb. 14, 2022. For centuries, the red rose has been a symbol of love, passion and romance. The delicate yet thorny flower has an ornate history when it comes ...