Whether giving or receiving flowers Monday, Valentine’s Day is “one of the biggest floral holidays of the year,” according to the owner of Bob’s Flower Shoppe on E. Ramapo Ave. in Mahwah.

Bob, who has owned and operated this family business since 1977, says “the weekend leading up to the big day is busy, but this holiday is really all about that day itself, so I call in family, friends, basically everyone I know to help with arrangements and deliveries.”

Because many of Bob’s Valentine’s Day customers are unsure about which flowers are appropriate for the various relationships being celebrated today, the shop has a guide for customers to follow.

“They all mean something,” he explained. “The meaning is important, especially on Valentine’s Day.

According to Bob’s Flower Shoppe, the following rose colors have these meanings:

Red - Love, Respect, Courage

Pink - Gratitude/Appreciation and Grace

White - Purity, Innocence, and Reverence

Yellow - Friendship, Joy, and Gladness 

Orange - Desire and Enthusiasm

Peach - Passion and Excitement

Lavender - Enchantment and Love at First Sight

Mixed Pastels - Sociability and Friendship

Black Magic - Dreams of Passion and Romance

Red and White - Unity 

Two Roses Together - Engagement or Coming Marriage