Flowers have a language of their own, and they can tell unbelievable stories while teaching lifelong lessons. Image:Field+of+Petunias-8292.jpg The language of flowers, sometimes called floriography, was a Victorian-era means of communication in which various flowers and floral arrangements were used to send coded messages, allowing individuals to express feelings which otherwise could not be spoken. This language was most commonly communicated through Tussie-Mussies, an art which has a following today.