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When
Victorians assembled their tussy mussies and nosegays, each flower had
symbolic meaning. Here are the meanings of some of the most popular flowers
available today:
Acorn -
Nordic Symbol of Life and Immortality
Alstromeria - Devotion
Amaryllis - Beautiful But Timid, Pride, Pastoral Poetry
Apple Blossom - Preference
Aster - Symbol of Love, Daintiness, Variety
Azalea - Take Care of Yourself For Me, Temperance, Fragile, Passion
Baby's Breath - Pure of Heart
Bachelor's Button - Single Blessedness
Begonia - Beware
Bells of Ireland - Good Luck
Bittersweet - Truth
Bluebell - Humility
Buttercup - Riches
Cactus - Endurance
Calla - Beauty
Camellia - Admiration, Perfection, Gratitude
Candytuft - Indifference
Carnation - Pure and Deep Love
Cattail - Peace, Prosperity
Chrysanthemem (General) - You're A Wonderful Friend, Cheerfulness and Rest
Crocus - Cheerfulness, Gladness
Daffodil - Regard, Unrequited Love, You're The Only One, Respect
Dahlia - Dignity and Elegance
Daisy - Innocence, Loyal Love, I'll Never Tell, Purity
Dandelion - Faithfulness, Happiness
Delphinium - Fickleness
Fern - Magic, Fascination, Confidence and Shelter, Grace, Sincerity
Fir - Time
Forget-Me-Not - True Love, Memories; Do Not Forget
Forsythia - Anticipation
Foxglove - Insincerity
Freesia - Trust
Gardenia - You're Lovely, Secret Love
Geranium - Stupidity, Folly
Gladiola - Give Me A Break, I'm Sincere
Grass - Submission
Hibiscus - Delicate Beauty
Holly - Am I Forgotten?
Honeysuckle - Devoted Love, Fidelity, Bonds of Love
Hyacinth - Constancy, Sport, Play
Hydrangea - Thank You For Understanding, Frigidity, Heartlessness
Iris - Your Friendship Means So Much To Me, Faith, Hope, Wisdom and Valor, My
Compliments
Ivy - Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
Jasmine - Grace and Elegance, Amiability
Larkspur - -Fickleness
Lavender - Distrust
Lilac - Youthful Beauty
Lily - Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It's Heavenly To Be With You
Lily of the Valley - Sweetness, Return To Happiness, Humility, You've Made my
Life
Magnolia - Nobility, Dignity
Marigold - Cruelty, Grief, Despair, Jealousy; Sacred Affection
Mimosa - Friendship
Mistletoe - Kiss Me, Affection, To Surmount Difficulties
Morning Glory - Affection
Moss - Maternal Love, Charity
Narcissus - Egotism, Love Me, Affection Returned, Desire, Sympathy
Orange Blossom - Purity, Innocence, Eternal Love, Marriage and Fruitfulness
Orchid - Love, Rare Beauty, Refinement, Beautiful Lady, Thoughtfulness
Palm Leaves - Victory and Success
Pansy - Merriment
Peony - Shame, Gay Life, Happy Marriage, Compassion
Petunia - Resentment, Anger, Your Presence Soothes Me
Pine - Hope, Pity
Poppy - Consolation, Eternal Sleep, Oblivion, Imagination
Primrose - I Can't Live Without You
Rose - Happy Love
Rose, Dark Crimson - Mourning
Rose, Pink - Perfect Happiness, Please Believe Me
Rose, Red - I Love You
Rose, Red and White Together - Unity
Rose, Single Full Bloom - I Love You, I Still Love You
Rose, Tea - I'll Remember, Always
Rose, White - Innocence and Purity, I Am Worthy Of You, You're Heavenly,
Secrecy and Silence
Rose, Yellow - Decrease Of Love, Jealously, Try To
Rosebud - Beauty Of Youth, A Heart Innocent Of Love, Pure and Lovely
Rosebud, Red - Pure And Lovely
Rosebud, White - Girlhood
Snapdragon - Deception, Gracious Lady, Strength
Stephanotis - Happiness In Marriage, Desire To Travel
Stock - Bonds Of Affection, Promptness, You'll Always Be Beautiful To Me,
Lasting Beauty
Sunflower - Pride
Sweet Pea - Lasting Pleasure
Sweet William - Gallantry
Sweetpea - Good-bye, Departure, Blissful Pleasure, Thank You For A Lovely
Time
Tiger Lily - Wealth, Pride, Prosperity
Tulip - Perfect Lover, Fame, Flower Emblem Of Holland, Luck
Violet - Modesty, Virtue, Faithfulness
Wisteria - Welcome
Zinnia - I Mourn Your Absence
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