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Questions about flowers

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 Does anyone know about the meaning behind certain flowers, by that I mean  red roses are a symbol of love, so do yellow or white roses mean something  too ? What about other types of flowers, anyone any ideas ? My understanding is that flower arrangements were once used as a "private" communication medium.  In any case, there are several books that address this topic.  My wife owns one (author = Kate Greenway ?) but I copied the following list from a review of David Conway’s _The Magic of Herbs_. (I believe yellow roses, my favorite color, signify Friendship.  I also suspect that there is no universal agreement on flower symbolism.)

Yes, there are several "language of flowers" lists, all rather different. But if my field work partner is operating off your list, I think we need a long talk, since he gave me blue iris, yellow orchids and ivy for my birthday…  ;-) As far as roses go, the lists I’ve seen seem to indicate red roses for passion, white roses for innocence, yellow for friendship and orange for a friendship that seems to be getting a bit warmer… Kay BTW, presenting the flowers stem side up reverses the meaning in most "floral languages".

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 Does anyone know about the meaning behind certain flowers, by that I mean  red roses are a symbol of love, so do yellow or white roses mean something  too ? What about other types of flowers, anyone any ideas ?

My understanding is that flower arrangements were once used as a "private" communication medium.  In any case, there are several books that address this topic.  My wife owns one (author = Kate Greenway ?) but I copied the following list from a review of David Conway’s _The Magic of Herbs_. (I believe yellow roses, my favorite color, signify Friendship.  I also suspect that there is no universal agreement on flower symbolism.) Anemone                 Estrangement:   The party’s over. Apple Blossom           Goodness:       You are fair and sweet and good. Aster                   Regret:         Forgive me. Balsam                  Impatience:     I can wait no more. Begonia                 Warning:        Beware, my love. Bluebell                Loyalty:        My heart is true to you. Bramble                 Remorse:        I didn’t mean to hurt you. Carnation, Pink         Encouragement:  Keep trying. Cherry Blossom          Increase:       My love for you grows. Chrysanthemum, Bronze   Amity:          A platonic love only. Chrysanthemum, White    Honesty:        I bear a true heart. Chrysanthemum, Yellow   Coolness:       Don’t call us, we’ll call you. Daffodil                Rebuttal:       I don’t share your feelings. Dahlia, Red             Dismissal:      Dear John … Fern, Maidenhair        Virginity:      I have never loved another. Forget-me-not           Remembrance:    I think of you always. Geranium, Pink          Doubt:          I need more proof. Geranium, White         Indecision:     I’m not really sure yet. Hyacinth, Blue          Dedication:     I pledge my heart. Iris, Purple            Ardor:          My passion mounts. Ivy                     Tenacity:       Nothing shall turn me away. Lilac, Purple           Spring love:    When a young heart’s fancy turns to … Lily, Tiger             Passion:        I long for you. Lily, White             Innocence:      What is thing called love? Marigold                Jealousy:       I fear you love another. Orchid                  Luxury:         I can give you everything. Pansy                   Memories:       I shall never forget … Peony                   Contrition:     I beg your forgiveness. Petunia                 Proximity:      Stay by my side. Poppy, Red              Moderation:     Let’s take it slowly. Rose, Red               Love:           I love you. Rose, White             Refusal:        Thanks, but no thanks. Sweet William           Flirtation:     Let’s not get serious. Tulip                   Confession:     This is the truth. Violet                  Forthrightness: Straight from the heart. Felix

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