Saturday, April 4, 2009

Lily of The Valley, The Anniversary Flower

Lily of The Valley, The Anniversary Flower (3)

Lily of The Valley, The Anniversary Flower (2)


Lily of The Valley, The Anniversary Flower (1)Dating as far back as 1580 B.C., when images of lilies were discovered in a villa in Crete, these majestic flowers have long held a role in ancient mythology. Derived from the Greek word “leiron”, lilies was so revered by the Greeks that they believed it sprouted from the milk of Hera, the queen of the gods.


Signifying happiness and purity of heart, lilies of the valley have long been associated with humility and devotion. Lilies of the valley are the anniversary flower.

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