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Most people know the red rose speaks the words of love. Few know this has been so for over 5000 years since they were first cultivated in Asia. But have you ever heard that a yellow rose signifies elation, while white represents sophistication, pink is gentility and style, coral is yearning, and a red and white combination means harmony, dating back to the conclusion of the War of the Roses in England? White rose buds, on the other hand, are a warning that you are far too young for real romance.
Although the rose is oft times called the "Queen of the Garden” for her beauty, scent and abundance, there are many more flowers that speak. And they are as deafening with their loveliness. Floral communications are referred to as "the language of flowers.” This form of conversation became prevalent in the middle and latter part of the 1800s, both in North America and Europe. The following is a list of the more commonly recognized flowers with their mostly optimistic meanings: Alyssum (sweet) — priceless Amaryllis — conceit Aster — diversity Azalea — self-control Bachelor's Buttons — abstinence Buttercup — immaturity Butterfly Weed — freedom Cactus — heat
Carnation, stripped — rejection Chrysanthemum, red — adoration Chrysanthemum, white — fact Chrysanthemum, yellow — snubbed affection Clematis— psychological attractiveness Clover, Four-leafed — desire Columbine — foolishness Daffodil — gaze at Daisy — purity Fern — allure Forget Me Not — my one and only Foxglove — disingenuousness Geranium, Scarlet — consoling Hibiscus — fragile Hollyhock — aspiration Honeysuckle — dedicated Hydrangea — a braggart Ivy — faithful in marriage Jasmine — friendly
Lavender — suspicion Lilac, Purple — early stirrings of love Lily, Day — teasing Lily of the Valley — cheer revisited Magnolia — fondness for the natural world Marigold — covetous Morning Glory — quirky Moss — a mother's affection Nasturtium — self-involvement Pansy — imaginings Passion Flower — spirituality Peony — shyness Periwinkle, Blue — blossoming affection Pink carnation — feminine caring Ragged Robin — humor Shamrock — breeziness
Snapdragon — conjecture Tulip — renown Violet, Blue — faithfulness White Lily — spotlessness Wisteria — salutations Zinnia — missing you Unfortunately, not all floral language is meant to be positive. Should you receive narcissus, your vanity is being ridiculed. A passel of petunias, no matter the color, expresses resentment. The sunflower represents arrogance - receiving several would be dreadful! A dahlia denotes instability, the marigold grief, witch hazel a spell, and lobelia exemplifies malevolence. The worst to receive of all is basil, which stands for hatred! To me, basil is more a spice than a flower. So let the spices, trees, fruit, and vegetables join the discussion with their own messages. Allspice — empathy American Elm — nationalism Apple — inducement Ash Tree — sadness Bay Leaf — forever Beech Tree — opulence Chamomile — misfortune brings strength Cedar — might Cherry tree — well schooled Clematis — pure thoughts Cloves — poise Cranberry — aid for pain Cocoa Plant — fervor Dogwood — stability Elm — self-respect Endive — thriftiness Grape — a helping hand Hawthorn — expectations Live Oak — emancipation Maple — stash away Marjoram — embarrassment Mint — high merit Mistletoe — triumphant Oak Tree — welcoming Orange Tree — giving Palm — winning Pea — pleasant goodbye Pear — caring Peppermint — good emotions Pineapple — ideal, welcome Pine, Spruce — positive outlook Plum — liberty Potato — compassion Raspberry — repentance Rhubarb — guidance Rosemary — tribute Sage — family values St. John's Wort — disingenuous Spearmint — moving Strawberry Tree — esteem Thyme — goings-on Truffle — revelation White Oak — sovereignty May you understand what you have given and received in the past and, perhaps, choose differently what to offer in the future.
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