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Flower Meanings
 

In Victorian times, certain flowers had specific meanings because the flower selection was limited and people used more symbols and gestures to communicate than words. But today, with so many flower choices, there are no rules - it's the sentiment that gives the gift its meaning. Many people assign their own personal meanings - a flower or color that might remind them of a special event or moment in their lives.
For those interested in the historic meanings of flowers, the Society of American Florists has compiled this list from a variety of different sources:
 

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
Red                             Flashy
Striped                       Refusal
White                         Remembrance
Yellow                        Cheerful
Chrysanthemum:
Bronze                        Excitement
White                          Truth
Red                             Sharing
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
Casablanca                  Celebration
Day                              Enthusiasm
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 femininity
Ranunculus                  Radiant
Rhododendron             Beware
Rose:
Pink                            Friendship
Red                             Passionate love
Red & white                Unity
White                         Purity
Yellow                        Zealous
Snapdragon                Presumptuous
Star of Bethlehem      Hope
Stephanotis                Good luck
Statice                       Success
Sunflower                   Adoration
Sweetpea                   Shyness
Tuberose                    Pleasure
Tulip:
Pink                            Caring
Purple                         Royalty
Red                              Declaration of love
White                          Forgiveness
Yellow                         Hopelessly in love
Violet                          Faithfulness
Wisteria                      Steadfast
Yarrow                        Good health
Zinnia                          Thoughts of friends

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