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Agapanthus |
Love
letters |
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Alstromeria |
Friendship |
Angelica
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Reputedly
Angelica takes its name from the archangel who recommended its use during
the times of plague. It is said to protect against evil spirits and
witchcraft, hence it is also known as 'The Root of the Holy Ghost'. It is
a large biennial herb with glossy green leaves with white flowers from
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Aster |
Talisman
of love,
symbol of love.
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Anemome |
Sincerity
charms against disease, truth, sincerity |
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Anthurium |
The
heart |
Amaryllis
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Splendid
beauty or pride |
Angels'
Trumpet
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The
Hawaiian name of this flower, Nana-honua, means "earth gazing." |
Anthuriums
"Heart of Hawaii" |
In
Greek, it means -tail flower. "Anthus" meaning flower, "Oura" meaning tail. It is also known as the "painted
tongue".
The
heart. |
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Azalea |
First
love, romance |
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Acacia |
Friendship |
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Acanthus |
The
Arts |
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Achillea Millefolia |
War |
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Adonis,
Flos |
Painful
Recollections |
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Buttercup |
The
tradition of children holding buttercups under their chins has been common
for many years to find if a yellow glow can be seen. If so, the child
likes butter, and the sun will shine, rich in charms.
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Bay |
The
leaves of this plant were woven into the laurel wreaths in Ancient Rome to
crown the victors and heroes, but must be slowly dried in the shade and
then sealed in tight containers if they are to be used in cooking. An
evergreen tree with glossy green leaves and small creamy-white flowers
which bloom from midsummer.
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Baby's Breath
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Love chalk, referring to its preference for
chalky soil, pure heart
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Begonia |
A
fanciful nature, popular, beautiful |
Basil
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Its name is derived from the Greek word basileus, meaning "king". In Crete, basil
symbolizes "love washed with tears", best wishes.
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Bleeding
heart |
Elegance,
fidelity |
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Calla,lily |
Magnificent beauty |
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Carnation,pink |
Maternal
love |
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Carnation,striped |
Refusal |
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Carnation,red |
Admiration,
Joy |
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Carnation,
white |
Pure
and ardent love |
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Chamomile,
red |
I
love you |
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Cherry
blossom |
Nobility |
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Chrysanthemum,
red |
I
love you |
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Chrysanthemum,
white |
Truth |
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Crocus |
Gladness |
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Ebony
tree |
Blackness |
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Eglantine |
Poetry |
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Daffodil |
Respect,
Regard |
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Daisy |
Innocence,
gentleness |
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Fern |
Grace |
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Freesia |
Trust |
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Forget-me-not |
True
love |
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Globe
amaranth |
Unfading
love |
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Gardenia |
Refined
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Heather |
Admiration |
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Hibiscus |
Delicate beauty
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Huckleberry |
Faith |
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Iris |
Promise |
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Jasmine,
white |
Amiability |
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Jasmine,
yellow |
Modesty |
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Lilac |
Beauty |
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Larkspur |
An
open heart |
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White
Lily
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Devotion |
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Tiger Lily |
Prosperity |
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Yellow Lily |
Gratitude |
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Calla
Lily |
Magnificent
Beauty |
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Mum
means |
Hope |
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Orchid
means |
Thoughtfulness,
Beauty |
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Pansies |
Avoid
picking these when you're in the middle of enjoying fine weather or the
rain will soon return according to tradition.
Sometimes
Pansy
means Merriment
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Peony
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Compassion.
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Poppy |
A
flower of ill omen. Staring into the center of a poppy it is said can
temporarily turn you blind and will cause illness if the flower is brought
into a house (perhaps connected with the narcotic qualities of the plant).
Since WW1 the plant has become a symbol of remembrance. The tragic loss of
so many young men is remembered each Remembrance Day. Each poppy petal
laid on a wreath or that is worn as a sign of respect symbolizes the death
of each soldier that was lost in war.
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Primrose |
It
was believed that a flower blooming in winter or a single flower brought
into the house signaled death. If you had less than 13 in the first
spring posy the hens on your land would only have as many chickens as
primroses in the posy. The Welsh traditionally believed that it is bad
luck for a primrose to flower before June. Evil spirits are deterred from
hanging around a house if primroses are planted in the garden, and at one
time were used as a cure for insomnia.
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Rose |
Passion,
Love |
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Rose,
pink |
Perfect
happiness |
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Rose,
white |
Charm
and innocence |
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Rose,
red |
Love
and desire |
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Rose,
white and red |
Unity |
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Rosebud |
Beauty
and youth
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Snapdragons |
Strength
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Sunflower |
Pride,
Splendid
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Tuberose |
Dangerous
pleasure
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Tulip |
You
are the perfect lover
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Violet |
Virtue, Modesty and Simplicity |
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Verbena |
May
you get your wish
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Wintergreens |
Harmony
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Wisteria |
Welcome |
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