The Flower Source 

                                                                  THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS

                                                            Acacia Blossom - Concealed love; Beauty in Retirement; Chaste love

                                                            Acorn - Nordic symbol of life and immortality

                                                           Ambrosia - Your love is reciprocated

                                                           Amaryllis - Pride; Pastoral poetry

                                                           Anemone - Forsaken

                                                           Arbutis - Thee only do I love

                                                           Aster - Symbol of love; Daintiness

                                                           Azalea - Take care of yourself for me; Temperance; Fragile passion; Chinese symbol of womanhood

                                                           Bachelor Button - single blessedness

                                                           Begonia - Beware

                                                           Bells-of-Ireland - Good luck

                                                           Bittersweet - Truth

                                                           Bluebell - Humility

                                                           Bouquet of withered flowers- Rejected love

                                                           Cactus - Endurance

                                                           Camellia - Admiration; Perfection; Good luck; Gift to a man

                                                           Camellia, Pink - Longing for you

                                                           Camellia, Red - You are a flame in my heart

                                                           Camellia, White - You are adorable

                                                           Candytuft - Indifference

                                                           Carnation - In general - Fascination; Woman love

                                                           Carnation, Pink - I will never forget you

                                                           Carnation, Purple - Capriciousness

                                                           Carnation, Red - My heart aches for you; Admiration

                                                           Carnation, Solid Color - Yes

                                                           Carnation, Striped - No; Refusal; Sorry I cannot be with you; Wish I could be with you

                                                           Carnation, White - Sweet and lovely; Innocence; Pure love; Woman's good luck gift

                                                           Carnation, Yellow - You have disappointed me; Rejection

                                                           Cattail - Peace; Prosperity

                                                           Chrysanthemun, Red-I love

                                                           Chrysantemum, White-Truth

                                                           Chrysanthemum, Yellow-Slighted love

                                                           Coreopsis - Always cheerful

                                                           Crocus - Cheerfulness

                                                           Cyclemen - Resignation and good-bye

                                                           Daffodil - Regard; Unrequited love; You are the only one; The sun is always shining when I am with you

                                                           Daisy - Innocence; Loyal love; I will never tell; Purity

                                                           Dandelion - Faithfulness; Happiness

                                                           Dead Leaves - Sadness

                                                           Fern - Magic; Fascination; Confidence and shelter

                                                           Fir - Time

                                                           Flax - Domestic symbol

                                                           Forget-me-not - True love; Memories

                                                           Forsythia - Anticipation

                                                          Gardenia - You are lovely; secret love

                                                          Garlic - Courage; Strength

                                                          Geranium - Stupidity; Folly

                                                          Gladiolus - Give me a break; I am really sincere

                                                          Gloxinia - Love at first sight

                                                          Heather, Lavender - Admiration; Solitude

                                                          Heather, White - Protection; Wishes come true

                                                          Holly - Defense; Domestic happiness

                                                          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 - Loveliness; I will 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

                                                         Ivy - Wedded love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection

                                                         Jonquil - Love me; Affection returned; Desire; Sympathy; Desire for affection returned

                                                         Larkspur, Pink - Fickleness

                                                         Lily, Calla - Beauty

                                                         Lily, Day - Coquetry; Chinese emblem for Mother

                                                         Lily, Eucharis - Maiden charms

                                                         Lily, Orange - Hatred

                                                         Lily, Tiger - Wealth; Pride

                                                         Lily, White - Virginity; Purity; Majesty; It is heavenly to be with you

                                                         Lily, Yellow - I am walking on air; False and gay

                                                         Lily-of-the-Valley - Sweetness; Tears of the Virgin Mary; Return to happiness; Humility; You have made my life complete

                                                         Magnolia - Nobility

                                                         Marigold - Cruelty, Grief;  Jealousy

                                                         Mistletoe - Kiss me; Affection; To surmount difficulties; Sacred Plant in India; Magic of the Druids

                                                         Monkhood - Beware; A deadly foe is near

                                                         Moss - Maternal love; Charity

                                                         Myrtle - Love; Hebrew emblem of marriage

                                                         Narcissus - Egotism; Formality; Stay as sweet as you are

                                                         Nasturtium - Conquest; Victory in battle

                                                         Nuts - Stupidity

                                                         Orleander - Caution

                                                         Orange Blossom - Innocence; Eternal love; Marriage and fruitfulness

                                                        Orange Mock - Deceit

                                                        Orchid - Love; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; Chinese symbol for many children

                                                        Orchid, Cattleya - Mature charm

                                                        Palm Leaves - Victory and Success

                                                        Peony - Shame; Happy marriage, Happy Life

                                                        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 cannot live without you

                                                      Rose, Bridal - Happy love

                                                      Rose, Christmas - Tranquilize my anxiety

                                                      Rose, Damask - Persian ambassador of love

                                                      Rose, Dark Crimson-Mourning

                                                      Rose, Hibiscus-Delicate beauty

                                                      Rose, Leaf - You may hope

                                                      Rose, Pink - Perfect happiness; Please believe me

                                                      Rose, Red - Love; I love you

                                                      Rose, Single Full Bloom - I love you; I still love you

                                                      Rose, Tea - I will remember; Always

                                                      Rose, Thornless - Love at first sight

                                                      Rose, White - Innocence and purity; I am worthy of you; You are heavenly; Secrecy and silence

                                                      Rose, Red and white together - Unity

                                                      Rose, White (withered) - Transient impression; Fleeting beauty; You made no impression

                                                      Rose, Yellow - Decrease of love; Jealousy; Try to care

                                                      Rosebud - Beauty and youth; A heart of innocent love

                                                      Rosebud, Moss - Confessions of love

                                                      Rosebud, Red - Pure and lovely

                                                      Rosebud, White - Girlhood

                                                      Roses, Full Bloom Bouquet - Gratitude

                                                      Roses, Garland or Crown - Beware of virtue; Reward of merit; Crown; Symbol of superior merit

                                                      Roses, Musk Cluster - Charming

                                                      Smilax - Loveliness

                                                      Snapdragon - Deception; Gracious lady

                                                      Spider Flower - Elope with me

                                                      Stephanotis - Happiness in marriage; Desire to travel

                                                      Stock - Bonds of Affection; Promptness; You will always be beautiful to me

                                                      Sweetpea - Good-bye; Departure; Blissful; Pleasure; Thank you for a lovely time

                                                      Tulip, General - Perfect lover; Fame; Flower emblem of Holland

                                                      Tulip, Red - Believe me; Declaration of love

                                                      Tulip, Variegated - Beautiful eyes

                                                      Tulip, Yellow - There is sunshine in your smile

                                                      Violet - Modesty

                                                      Violet, Blue - Watchfulness; Faithfulness; I will always be true

                                                      Violet, White - Let's take a chance on happiness

                                                      Viscaria - Will you dance with me?

                                                      Zinnia, Magenta - Lasting affection

                                                      Zinnia, Mixed - Thinking of or in memory of an absent friend

                                                     Zinnia, Scarlet - Constancy

                                                     Zinnia, White - Goodness                                                                                                       HOME

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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