SAY IT WITH FLOWERS
Some body rightly said "If you cannot say something face to face, say it with flowers".
Each flower and some fruits have a meaning just like the spoken words.
Ever since God created Adam and Eve, flowers and fruits have been used as a symbol to express feelings.
We have compiled a list of some of the common flowers and their meanings.
A
· Ambrosia - Love returned
· Amaryllis - Pride; Timidity
· Anemone - Unfading love
· Angelica - Inspiration
· Aniseed - Restoration of youth
· Aster - Love; daintiness
· Azalea - Take care of yourself for me; fragile passion; Chinese symbol of womanhood
B
- Bachelor Button - Celibacy
- Basil - Best Wishes, Love
- Bay Leaf - Strength
- Begonia - Beware
- Bird Of Paradise - Magnificence
- Bluebell - Humility; constancy
- Bouquet of withered flowers - Rejected love
- Buttercup - Cheerfulness
C
- Cactus - Endurance; warmth
- Calendula - Joy
- Camellia - Admiration; perfection; good luck gift to a man
- Candytuft - indifference
- Carnation (in general) Bonds of affection; health and energy; fascination; woman love
- Carnation (pink) - I'll never forget you
- Carnation (purple) - Capriciousness; whimsical; changeable
- Carnation (red) - My heart aches for you; admiration
- 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
- Carnation (yellow) - Rejection; disdain
- Chamomile - Patience ; attracts wealth
- Chrysanthemum (in general) - Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend
- Chrysanthemum (red) - I love
- Chrysanthemum (white) - Truth
- Chrysanthemum (yellow) -Slighted love
- Coreopsis - Always cheerful
- Coriander - Lust
- Cyclamen - Resignation and goodbye
- Clover - Good luck
D
· Daffodil Respect
· Daisy Innocence
· Dandelion Wishes come true
E
Eucalyptus - Protection
F
· Fennel - Worthy of all praise
· Fern - Sincerity
· Forget-Me-Not - True love shelter
· Fir - Time
· Flax - Domestic symbol; fate
G
· Gardenia - You're lovely; secret love
· Garland of roses - Reward of virtue
· Garlic - Courage; strength
· Geranium (Scented) - Preference
· Gladiolus - Love at first sight
H
· Heather (lavender) - Admiration; solitude
· Heather (white) - Protection; wishes will come true
· Hibiscus - Delicate beauty
· Hollyhock - Good will, Defense; domestic Happiness; foresight
· Honeysuckle - Generous and devoted affection
· Hyacinth (general) - Games and sports; rashness; flower dedicated to Apollo
· Hyacinth (blue) - Constancy
· Hyacinth ( purple) - I'm sorry; please forgive me; sorrow
· Hyacinth (red or pink) - Play
· Hyacinth (white) - Loveliness; I'll pray for you
· Hyacinth (yellow) - Jealousy Hydrangea - Thank you for understanding; frigidity; heartlessness
I
· Iris - Faith; hope; wisdom and valor
· Ivy - Fidelity and friendship
J
· Jasmine - Amiability; attracts wealth
· Juniper Protection
L
· Larkspur - pink - Fickleness Lavender - Devotion Lemon - Zest
· Lemon verbena - Attracts opposite sex
· Lily (general) - Keeps unwanted visitors away
· Lily (calia) - Beauty
· Lily (day) - Coquetry
· Lily (eucharis) - Maiden charms
· Lily (orange) - Hatred
· Lily (tiger) - Wealth; pride
· Lily (white) - Virginity; purity; majesty; it's heavenly to be with you
· Lily (yellow) - I'm walking on air; false and gay
· Lily of the valley - sweetness; return to happiness; humility
M
· Magnolia - Sweetness; beauty; love of nature
· Marigold - Comforts the heart
· Mint - Protection from illness; warmth of feeling
· Mistletoe - Kiss me; affection; to surmount difficulties; sacred plant of India
· Moss - Maternal love; charity
N
· Narcissus - Egotism; formality; stay as sweet as you are
· Nasturtium - Conquest; victory in battle; maternal love; charity; patriotism
O
- Orange Generosity
- Orange Blossom - Brings wisdom
- Orange Mock - Deceit
- Orchid - Love; beauty; refinement; beautiful lady; Chinese symbol for many children
- Orchid (cattleya) - Mature charm
P
· Palm leaves - Victory and success
· Pansy - Thoughts; love
· Peach Longevity
· Peony - Aphrodisiac
· Petunia - Resentment; anger; your presence soothes me
· Pine - Hope; pity
· Poppy (general) - Eternal sleep ; oblivion; imagination
· Poppy (red) -Pleasure; consolation
· Poppy (white) - Consolation; sleep
· Poppy( yellow) - Wealth; success
· Prickly Pear - Satire