NJQT,
I think it really depends upon the man. Where as most folks dont know and probably dont care what the colors of flowers and their implications to the recipient mean, The sender of those roses was pretty savvy about such things. He was definitely a man of detail .Though most are not , there are those who are still into such things and I suppose would rather send a subtle message.
Personally, I think a box of red roses is over priced and smacks of lack of imagination. I think we have to observe the individual and see what their love language might be. From the right person a hand written card with a poem created just for me would mean so much more than a box of obscenely priced red roses. Besides, I do agree that certain things are inappropriate too soon in a relationship and they cant be pushed. | 
If I received peach or blush roses I would say thank you. I would not think he wanted to get it on! Clearly that is a new interpretation. Also, anything but red roses on Valentine's day says to me he either forgot the holiday was coming up or is to cheap to pay Valentine's Day prices. Before you guys get upset, I agree that the floral industry raises prices unnecessarily at this time of year. Since it is often the only day of the year many of you give flowers I don't think it's that big a deal.
