The Meanings Of Most Flowers
As
every flower lover knows, flowers have a language of their own. Every sentiment is expressed in one form or another by these fragile blooms.
Of course, even the experts disagree on the true meaning of many flowers
and most have different meanings to different people. So, while all flowers
convey thoughtfulness and love, here are some of the more traditional meanings, according to one source. See, if you agree.
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Flower
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Meaning
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Flower
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Meaning
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Acacia
Blossom
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Concealed
love; Beauty in retirement; Chaste love
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Acorn
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Nordic
symbol of life and immortality
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Ambrosia
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Your
love is reciprocated
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Amaryllis
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Pastoral
poetry
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Arbutus
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Thee
only do I love
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Aster
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Symbol
of love; Daintiness
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Azalea
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Take
care of yourself for me; Temperance; Fragile passion; Chinese
symbol of womanhood
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Bachelor
Button
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Single
blessedness
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Bells
of Ireland
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Good
luck
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Bittersweet
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Truth
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Bluebell
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Humility
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Cactus
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Endurance
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Camellia
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Admiration;
Perfection; Good luck; Gift to a man
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Camellia,
Pink
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Longing
for you
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Camellia,
Red
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You're
a flame in my heart
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Camellia,
White
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You're
adorable
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Carnation,
General
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Fascination;
Divine love
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Carnation,
Pink
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I'll
never forget you
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Carnation,
Purple
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Capriciousness
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Carnation,
Red
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My
heart aches for you; Admiration
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Carnation,
Solid color
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Yes
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Carnation,
Striped
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No;
Sorry I can't be with you; Wish I could be with you
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Carnation,
White
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Sweet
and Lovely; Innocence; Pure love; Woman's good luck gift
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Cattail
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Peace;
Prosperity
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Chrysanthemum,
General
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You're
a wonderful friend; Cheerfulness and rest
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Chrysanthemum,
Red
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I
love
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Chrysanthemum,
White
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Truth
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Coreopsis
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Always
Cheerful
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Crocus
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Cheerfulness
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Daffodil
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Regard;
You're the only one; The sun is always shining when I'm with you
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Daisy
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Innocence;
Loyal love; I'll never tell; Purity
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Dandelion
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Faithfulness;
Happiness
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Fern
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Magic;
Fascination; Confidence and shelter
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Fern,
Maidenhair
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Secret
bond of love
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Fir
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Time
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Flax
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Domestic
symbol
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Forget-Me-Not
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True
love; Memories
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Forsythia
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Anticipation
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Gardenia
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You're
lovely; Secret love
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Garlic
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Courage;
Strength
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Gladiolus
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Give
me a break…I'm really sincere; Flower of the Gladiators
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Gloxinia
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Love
at first sight
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Heather,
Lavender
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Admiration;
Solitude
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Heather,
White
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Protection;
Wishes will come true
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Holly
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Defense;
Domestic Happiness
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Hyacinth,
General
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Games
and sports; Flower dedicated to Apollo
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Hyacinth,
Blue
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Constancy
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Hyacinth,
Purple
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I
am sorry; Please forgive me
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Hyacinth,
Red or Pink
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Play
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Hyacinth,
White
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Loveliness;
I'll pray for you
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Hydrangea
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Thank
you for understanding
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Iris
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Fleur-de-lis,
Emblem of France; Your friendship means so much to me; Faith;
Hope; Wisdom and valor; My compliments
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Ivy
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Wedded
love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection
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Ivy
Sprig of White Tendrils
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Anxious
to please; Affection
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Jonquil
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Love
me; Affection returned; Desire; Sympathy; Desire for affection
returned
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Lily,
Calla
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Beauty
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Lily,
Day
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Coquetry;
Chinese emblem for mothers
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Lily,
Eucharis
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Maiden
charms
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Lily,
Tiger
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Wealth
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Lily,
White
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Virginity;
Purity; Majesty; It's heavenly to be with you
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Lily,
Yellow
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I'm
walking on air
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Lily-of-the-Valley
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Sweetness;
Tears of the Virgin Mary; Return to happiness; Humility; You've
made my life complete
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Magnolia
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Nobility
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Mistletoe
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Kiss
me; Affection; To surmount difficulties; Sacred plant of India;
Magic plant of the Druids
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Moss
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Maternal
love; Charity
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Myrtle
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Love;
Hebrew emblem of marriage
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Narcissus
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Egotism;
Formality; Stay as sweet as you are
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Nasturtium
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Conquest;
Victory in battle
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Orange
Blossom
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Innocence;
Eternal love; Marriage and fruitfulness
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Orchid
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Love;
Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; Chinese symbol for many
children
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Orchid,
Cattleya
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Mature
charm
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Palm
leaves
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Victory
and success
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Peony
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Happy
marriage
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Petunia
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Your
presence soothes me
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Pine
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Hope
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Poppy,
General
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Eternal
sleep; Imagination
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Poppy,
Red
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Pleasure
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Poppy,
White
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Consolation
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Poppy,
Yellow
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Wealth;
Success
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Primrose
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I
can't live without you
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Rose,
Bridal
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Happy
love
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Rose,
Damask
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Persian
ambassador of love
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Rose,
Coral
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Desire
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Rose,
Dark Pink
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Thankfulness
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Rose,
Dark Crimson
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Mourning
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Rose
Leaf
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You
may hope
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Rose,
Lavender
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Enchantment
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Rose,
Pale Peach
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Modesty
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Rose,
Orange
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Fascination
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Rose,
Red
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Love;
Respect
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Rose,
Pale Pink
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Grace;
Joy
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Rose,
Tea
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I'll
remember; Always
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Rose,
Single Full Bloom
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I
love you; I still love you
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Rose,
White
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Innocence
and secrecy
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Rose,
Thornless
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Love
at first sight
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Rose,
Yellow
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Joy;
Friendship
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Rose,
White and Red Together
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Unity
white on red together - flower emblem of England
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Rosebud,
Moss
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Confessions
of love
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Rosebud
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Beauty
and youth; A heart innocent of love
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Rosebud,
White
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Girlhood
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Rosebud,
Red
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Pure
and lovely
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Roses,
Garland or Crown of
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Reward
of merit; Crown; Symbol of superior merit
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Roses,
Bouquet in Full Bloom
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Gratitude
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Smilax
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Loveliness
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Roses,
Musk Cluster
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Charming
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Spider
Flower
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Elope
with me
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Snapdragon
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Gracious
Lady
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Stock
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Bonds
of affection; Promptness; You'll always be beautiful to me
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Stephanotis
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Happiness
in marriage; Desire to travel
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Tulip,
General
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Perfect
lover; Fame; Flower emblem of Holland
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Sweet
Pea
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Good-bye;
Departure; Blissful pleasure; Thank you for a lovely time
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Tulip,
Variegated
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Beautiful
Eyes
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Tulip,
Red
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Believe
me; Declaration of love
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Violet
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Modesty
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Tulip,
Yellow
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There's
sunshine in your smile
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Violet,
White
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Let's
take a chance on happiness
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Violet,
Blue
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Watchfulness;
Faithfulness; I'll always be there
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Zinnia,
Magenta
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Lasting
affection
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Viscaria
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Will
you dance with me?
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Zinnia,
Scarlet
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Constancy
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Zinnia,
Mixed
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Thinking
(or in memory) of an absent friend
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Zinnia,
Yellow
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Daily
Remembrance
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Zinnia,
White
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Goodness
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