Addendum to the Modern Meanings of Flowers: “Blue” Roses
The blue rose, invented in Japan, will be available in North America starting in November, at around 10 times the price of normal roses, apparently. Although the company that made it thinks of it “as a symbol of congratulations for those whose dreams have come true, as well as of encouragement for those pursuing a dream, whatever it may be,” it could also read as “I am rich, whimsical.” Do you want one? No. Wait, yes. Wait, no. Wait, yes. No. Yes. No. Also, that’s purple.