The First Stoplight
The corner of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland was the site of the first traffic light. It was invented by Lester Wire in 1912—and with a last name like that, it’s no surprise that he dabbled in electrical! Additionally, Ashville claims to have had the oldest functional traffic light, which was in use from 1932-1982 until it was moved to a museum. The first traffic lights had only two colors: red and green. These highly symbolic colors can be used in floral design to suggest:
Love. Everyone knows that red is the color associated with love and passion. Red flowers make great Valentine’s Day gifts or anniversary flower arrangements. One of the most classic flower arrangements of all time is a dozen red roses in a vase. This design is very beautiful on its own, but adding stargazer lilies to the mix can also customize it. In lieu of the traditional baby’s breath,
Prosperity. Has someone ever asked you if you have any “green?” That’s because the color is synonymous with money. This color denotes success in other ways though, such as the growth of plants in the springtime when the world turns green. Many people are familiar with green foliage, but there are actually varieties of green flowers too. Roses, zinnias, alstroemeria, button pon pons, fuji mums, hypericum berries, and carnations are all green flowers.
Eco-friendly. In recent years, green has also come to mean eco-friendly, or helpful to the environment. There are many eco-friendly trends such as hybrid cars and reusable straws. Flowers can be an eco-friendly gift for a loved one who is waste-conscious. To reduce waste, consider sending a wrapped bouquet that the recipient can place in a vase she already owns. Anything can be used as a vase from mason jars to watering cans! This will create a pretty, rustic look.
Greenhouse and Nursery Plants from Ohio
Ohio is the leading producer of greenhouse and nursery plants, according to 50States.com. Plants are a wonderful decoration for any space including homes, offices, and dorm rooms. Plus they have the added benefit of being a natural air purifier, so those leaves are doing more than just looking pretty. Kremp Florist offers many of types of green and blooming plants including kalanchoe, African violets, peace lilies, orchids, succulents, and pathos.
From fresh cut flowers to indoor plants, Kremp Florist has a gift to fit any occasion. Contact the florist today for quick and easy flower delivery service in Ohio.