The Society of American Florists (www.AboutFlowers.com) provides the following list of flowers and their meanings: Alstroemeria: aspiring Amaryllis: dramatic Anemone: fragile Apple Blossom: promise Aster: contentment Azalea: abundance Baby’s Breath: festivity Bachelor Button: anticipation Begonia: deep thoughts Black-Eyed Susan: encouragement Camellia: graciousness Carnation, Pink: gratitude Carnation, Red: flashy Carnation, Striped: refusal Carnation, White: remembrance Carnation, Yellow: cheerful Chrysanthemum, Bronze: excitement Chrysanthemum, White: truth Chrysanthemum, Red: sharing Chrysanthemum, Yellow: secret admirer Cosmos: peaceful Crocus: foresight Daffodil: chivalry Delphinium: boldness Daisy: innocence Freesia: spirited Forget-Me-Not: remember me forever Gardenia: joy Geranium: comfort Ginger: proud Gladiolus: strength of character Heather: solitude Hibiscus: delicate beauty Holly: domestic happiness Hyacinth: sincerity Hydrangea: perseverance Iris: inspiration Ivy: fidelity Jasmine: grace and elegance Larkspur: beautiful spirit Lavender: distrust Lilac: first love Lily, Calla: regal Lily, Casablanca: celebration Lily, Day: enthusiasm Lily, Stargazer: ambition Lisianthus: calming Magnolia: dignity Marigold: desire for riches Nasturtium: patriotism Orange Blossom: fertility Orchid: delicate beauty Pansy: loving thoughts Passion Flower: passion Peony: healing Poppy: consolation Queen Anne’s Lace: delicate feminity Ranunculus: radiant Rhododendron: beware Rose, Pink: friendship Rose, Red: passionate love Rose, Red & White: unity Rose, White: purity Rose, Yellow: zealous Snapdragon: presumptuous Star of Bethlehem: hope Stephanotis: good luck Statice: success Sunflower: adoration Sweetpea: shyness Tuberose: pleasure Tulip, Pink: caring Tulip, Purple: royalty Tulip, Red: declaration of love Tulip, White: forgiveness Tulip, Yellow: hopelessly in love Violet: faithfulness Wisteria: steadfast Yarrow: good health Zinnia: thoughts of friends |
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