Greeting Card - Forsythia

My grandmother called them "Easter Bells", most likely because of the time of year that they bloom and the bell-like shape formed by the four, long petals on each tiny flower. Unlike most other flowers or flowering shrubs, forsythia is a yellow-only flower . . . it does not come in any other colour. In Victorian floriography, the language of flowers, forsythia symbolizes "anticipation". Forsythia is also equated with good feelings and hope . . . perhaps because it is one of the first plants to flower in the spring, and the resulting blooms are such a cheerful, bright yellow. From a more contemporary perspective, the lovely forsythia also represents "good nature" and "innocence". A Korean legend associates the forsythia with the rebirth or rejuvenation of love. This delightful, flowering shrub is also known as "golden bells" and is, believe it or not, a member of the same family as olive trees. This sunny photographic image is featured on this lovely, greeting card. An excellent choice for virtually any occasion, the interior has been left blank, awaiting your thoughts and well wishes.