Sunday, August 29, 2010

the secret language of flowers


The language of flowers is a complex language which dates back to the medieval ages, but was most popular during the Victorian period, when it was used to converse some what secretly.
  Here is a parcel list of the flowers and there meanings (for a full list try here)
  1. Apple blossom- Preference
  2. Buttercup- Riches
  3. Red Carnation- "My heart aches for you"
  4. Dalia- Elegance and dignity
  5. Elderflower- Compassion 
  6. Forget-Me-Not- True love
  7. Geranium- Gentility (good breeding)
  8. Hibiscus- Rare beauty/ delicate beauty
  9. Ivy- Dependence
  10. Lily Of The Valley- Trustworthy
  11. Morning Glory- Love in vain
  12. Nasturtium- Patriotism
  13. Orchid- Refined Beauty
  14. Red Poppy- Pleasure
  15. Coral Rose- Desire, Passion
  16. Sunflower- Pure and Lofty thoughts
  17. Yellow tulip- Hopeless Love
  18. Blue Violet- Faithfulness
  19. Wheat- Wealth and Prosperity
Now use your knowledge  for good instead of evil (;

3 comments:

  1. It's quite fascinating, especially since flowers are just pretty things which smell nice. Their hidden meanings give a whole new concept to giving flowers to someone.

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  2. Cool! this is a really simple thing to do but it would be so weird giving flowers to your boyfriend now!!!

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