The rose is a universal symbol of love, desire, and beauty—and the most popular flower on Valentine's Day. The rose's significance originated in antiquity, and has also influenced over time by Western tradition, mythology, and religion. We've put together a slide show decoding the meanings of different hues and varieties of roses, as well as interesting bits of history behind this favorite flower. Click through to see what type of roses you should be sending this Valentine's Day.
Carola Cassaro blogs at Nose to Tose.
