Although we associate flowers today with happiness, friendliness and love, they meant many other things in the 19th century. The Victorians would send nosegays and bouquets with specially chosen blooms to convey discreet messages and intentions. The words so carefully sandblasted on a Black Toast Extra Large Crystal Glass Flared Vase declare ‘True love and flowers’ so take care to reflect this in your choice of flowers and foliage. Tall red roses (for love) are an obvious selection for this large crystal glass vase that’s hand-blown and hand-finished. You could also display lavender (for devotion), ferns (for fascination) or sweet peas (with their hidden message of ‘Meet me by moonlight’). But add sunflowers to this clear glass vase and you’ll denote haughtiness, while filling it with striped carnations will signal to any potential suitor a resounding ‘No!’.