The Meaning of Flowers

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The Language of Roses

Abor Vitae - Unchanging Friendship.
Acacia - Beauty in Retirement, Chaste Love, Friendship
Acacia (Yellow) - You are My Secret Love
Ambrosia - Your Love is Reciprocated
Amaryllis - Pride, Pastoral Poetry, Timidity, Splendid Beauty
Anemone - Forsaken
Apple Blossom - Preference
Arbutus - Thee Only Do I Love
Aster - Symbol of Love, Daintiness, Elegance, Virtue, I Return Your Love, Simplicity
Azalea - Take Care of Yourself for Me, Temperance, Fragile Passion, Chinese Symbol of Womanhood

Baby's Breath - Pure Heart, Innocence
Bachelor Button - Single Blessedness, Celibacy, Hope
Basil - Hatred
Begonia - Beware
Bells of Ireland - Good Luck
Bittersweet - Truth
Bluebell - Humility, Constancy

Cactus - Endurance, My Heart Burns with Love for You, Affection, Warmth
Camellia - Admiration, Perfection, Good Luck Gift to a Man
Camellia (Pink) - Longing for you
Camellia (Red) - You're a Flame in My Heart
Camellia (White) - You're Adorable, Loveliness.
Candy-Tuff - Indifference.
Carnation (General) - Fascination, Woman Love, Devoted Love, Joy
Carnation (Pink) - I'll Never Forget You
Carnation (Red) - My Heart Aches For You, Admiration, Alas! for my poor heart.
Carnation (Purple) - Capriciousness
Carnation (Solid Color) - Yes
Carnation (Striped) - No, Refusal, Sorry I Can't Be With You, Wish I Could Be With You
Carnation (White) - Sweet and Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman's Good Luck Gift, Truth
Carnation (Yellow) - You Have Disappointed Me, Rejection
Cattail - Peace, Prosperity
Chrysanthemum (General) - You're a Wonderful Friend, Cheerfulness and Rest, Hope, With Love
Chrysanthemum (Red) - I Love
Chrysanthemum (White) - Truth, Fidelity
Chrysanthemum (Yellow) - Slighted Love
Clematis - Mental Beauty
Clover (Four-Leaf) - Be Mine.
Clover (White) - Think of Me.
Clover (Red) - Industry.
Columbine - Folly.
Cornflower - Delicacy
Crocus - Cheerfulness
Cyclamen - Resignation and Good-bye

Daffodil - Regard, Unrequited Love, You're the Only One, The Sun is Always Shining when I'm with You, Chivalry
Dahlia - Dignity and Elegance
Daisy - Innocence, Loyal Love, I'll Never Tell, Purity, Gentleness, Romance, Beauty
Dandelion - Faithfulness, Happiness, Joy
Dead Leaves - Sadness.
Dogwood - Durability, Constancy

Fennel - Strength, Hardiness
Fern - Magic, Fascination, Confidence and Shelter
Fir - Time
Flax - Domestic Symbol
Forget-Me-Not - True Love, Memories
Forsythia - Anticipation
Foxglove - Insincerity
Freesia - Innocence, Trust
Fuchsia - Taste.

Gardenia - You're Lovely, Secret or Untold Love, Purity
Geranium - Stupidity, Folly
Geranium (Rose) - Preference.
Gladiola - Give Me a Break, I'm Really, Sincere, Flower of the Gladiators, Generosity, Remembrance, Strength of Character
Gloxinia - Love at First Sight

Heather (Lavender) - Admiration, Solitude, Loneliness
Heather (White) - Protection, Wishes Will Come True
Heliotrope - Devotion
Hibiscus - Delicate Beauty
Holly - Defense, Domestic Happiness, Foresight
Hollyhock - Ambition
Honeysuckle - Love, Sweet and Secret. Sweet Disposition. Generous and Devoted Affection
Huckleberry - Faith
Hyacinth (General) - Games and Sports, Rashness, Flower Dedicated to Apollo
Hyacinth (Blue) - Constancy
Hyacinth (Purple) - I am Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Sorrow
Hyacinth (Red or Pink) - Play
Hyacinth (White) - Unobtrusive loveliness, I'll Pray for You
Hyacinth (Yellow) - Jealousy
Hydrangea - Thank You for Understanding, Frigidity, Heartlessness

Iris - Fleur-de-lis, Emblem of France, Your Friendship Means so Much to Me, Faith, Hope, Wisdom and Valor, My Compliments, I have a message , Promise in Love
Ivy - Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
Ivy (with White/Red Flowers) - Marry Me?

Jasmine - Amiability
Jonquil - Love Me, Affection Returned, Desire, Sympathy, Desire for Affection Returned

Lady's Slipper - Win Me and Wear Me. Fickleness.
Larkspur (Pink) - Fickleness, Flippancy
Lavender - Distrust, Suspicion
Lemon Blossoms - I Promise to be True to You. Zeal
Lilac - First Emotions of Love, Beauty
Lilac (Purple) - I Think I'm Falling in Love with You.
Lily (White) - Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It's Heavenly to be with You, Sweetness, Innocence
Lily (Yellow) - I'm Walking on Air, False and Gay, Gratitude
Lily (Calla) - Splendid Beauty
Lily (Day) - Coquetry, Chinese Emblem for Mother
Lily (Eucharis) -Maiden Charms
Lily (Tiger) - Wealth, Pride
Lily of the Valley - Sweetness, Tears of the Virgin Mary, Return to Happiness, Humility, You've Made My Life Complete

Magnolia - Nobility
Marigold (Large) - Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy
Marigold (Small) - Never Despair
Mint - Virtue, Purity
Mistletoe - Kiss me, Affection, To Surmount Difficulties, Sacred Plant of India
Monkshood - Beware, A Deadly Foe is Near, Chivalry
Morning Glory - Affection
Moss - Maternal Love, Charity
Myrtle - Love, Hebrew Emblem of Marriage

Narcissus - Egotism, Formality, Stay as Sweet as You Are, Self-Love
Nasturtium - Conquest, Victory in Battle
Nightshade - Falsehood, Secrets

Oleander - Caution, Beware
Orange Blossom - Innocence, Eternal love, Chastity, Love, Marriage and Fruitfulness, Beauty
Orange Mock - Deceit
Orchid - Love, Beauty, Refinement, Beautiful Lady, Chinese Symbol for Many Children, Reflection
Orchid (Cattleya) - Mature Charm

Palm Leaves - Victory and Success
Pansy - Thoughts. You Occupy My Thoughts. Merriment
Passion Flower - Faith, Trust
Peach Blossoms - I am yours.
Pear Blossoms - Affection, Tenderness
Peony - Shame, Happy Life, Happy Marriage, Bashfulness
Periwinkle - Friendship
Periwinkle (White) - I will always remember you.
Periwinkle (Blue) - I am happy to be your friend.
Petunia - Resentment, Anger, Your Presence Soothes Me
Pine - Hope, Pity
Poppy (General) - Eternal Sleep, Oblivion, Imagination
Poppy (Red) - Pleasure
Poppy (White) - Consolation
Poppy (Yellow) - Wealth, Success
Primrose - I Can't Live Without You
Primrose (Evening) - Inconstancy

Quaking Grass - Agitation.
Quince - Temptation, Provocation

Ranunculus - I am Very Attracted to You. Radiant, Charming
Rose (Bridal) - Happy Love
Rose (Burgundy) - Unconscious Beauty
Rose (Coral) - Desire
Rose (Dark Crimson) - Mourning, Bashful shame
Rose (Hibiscus) - Delicate Beauty
Rose (Lavender) - Enchantment
Rose (Leaf) - You May Hope
Rose (Orange) - Passion, Fascination
Rose (Peach) - Immortality, Modesty
Rose (Pink) - Perfect Happiness, Please Believe Me, Secret Love or Grace and Sweetness
Rose (Dark Pink) - Thankfulness
Rose (Pale Pink) - Grace, Joy
Rose (Red) - Love, I Love You, Desire, Respect, Passion
Rose (Tea) - I'll Remember Always
Rose (Thornless) - Love at First Sight
Rose (White) - Innocence and Purity, I am Worthy of You, You're Heavenly, Secrecy and Silence
Rose (White and Red Mixed) - Unity, Flower Emblem of England
Rose (White-Dried) - Death is Preferable to Loss of Virtue
Rose (Withered) - Fading Beauty
Rose (Withered - White) - Transient Impression, Fleeting Beauty, You Made No Impression
Rose (Yellow) - Decrease of Love, Jealousy, Try to Care, Infidelity, Friendship
Rosebud - Beauty and Youth, A Heart Innocent of Love, Simplicity
Rosebud (Red) - Pure and Lovely
Rosebud (White) - Girlhood, I am worthy of you, Charm, Innocence
Rosebud (Moss) - Confessions of Love
Roses (Bouquet of Mature Blooms) - Gratitude
Roses (Single Full Bloom) - I Love You, I Still Love You
Rosemary - Remembrance

Sage - Domestic Virtue, Wisdom, Great Respect
Shamrock - Lightheartedness.
Smilax - Loveliness
Snapdragon - Deception, Gracious Lady, Intrigue, Boldness, Presumption
Spider Flower - Elope with Me
Stephanotis - Happiness in Marriage, Desire to Travel
Stock - Bonds of Affection, Promptness, You'll Always Be Beautiful to Me
Sunflower - Haughtiness, Devotion, Pride, False Appearances
Sweetpea - Good-bye, Departure, Blissful Pleasure, Thank You for a Lovely Time, Delicate Pleasure
Sweet William - Gallantry

Thistle - Defiance
Tulip (General) - Perfect Lover, Frame, Flower Emblem of Holland
Tulip (Red) - Believe Me, Declaration of Love
Tulip (Variegated) - Beautiful Eyes
Tulip (Yellow) - There's Sunshine in Your Smile

Violet - Modesty, Virtue, Demureness, Affection, I Return Your Love, Simplicity
Violet (Blue) - Watchfulness, Faithfulness, I'll Always Be True
Violet (White) - Let's Take a Chance on Happiness
Viscaria - Will You Dance with Me?

Wallflower - Friendship in Adversity
Water-Lily - Purity of Heart
Withered Flowers - Rejected Love
Wisteria - I Cling to Thee. Welcome, Fair Stranger. Meeting You Means So Much to Me.

Zinnia (General) - Friendship and Affection, Thinking of You
Zinnia (Magenta) - Lasting Affection
Zinnia (Mixed) - Thinking (or In Memory) of an Absent Friend
Zinnia (Scarlet) - Constancy
Zinnia (White) - Goodness
Zinnia (Yellow) - Daily Remembrance

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