The language of flowers in pre-eminently the language of refined and
modest Courtship; millions have conveyed a message by presenting a
flower which they dare not have uttered in their mother tongue.
In some countries this "LANGUAGE OF LOVE" is extremely common in the
words of the poet:
"In Eastern lands, amid fragrant bowers,
They tell the tale of Affection in Flowers."
Abatina, Fickleness
Abecedary, Volubility
Acacia, Friendship
Acacia, Rose, Elegance
Acacia, Yellow, Secret Love
Acanthus, The Fine Arts
Acalia, Temperance
Achillea Millefolia, War
Achimenes, Such worth is rare
Aconite, Misanthropy
Adonis, Flos, Sad memories
Agnus Castos, Coldness
Agrimony, Thankfulness
Almond (common), Indiscreet
Almond (flowering), Hope
Almond, Laurel, Perfidy
Allspice, Compassion
Aloe, Affliction
Amaranth (Globe), Immortal
Amaranth (Cockscomb), Foppery
Amaryllis, Splendid Beauty
Ambrosia, Love returned
American Elm, Patriotism
American Linden, Matrimony
Amethyst, Admiration
Andromeda, Self-sacrifice
Anemone (Garden) Forsaken
Angelica, Inspiration
Angrec, Royalty
Apricot Blossom, Doubt
Apple, Temptation
Apple Blossom, Preference
Apple, Thorn, Deceitful Character
Arbor Vitae, Live for me
Arum (Wake Robin), Zeal
Ash, Mountain, Prudence
Ash Tree, Grandeur
Aspen Tree, Lamentation
Asphodel, My Regrets Follow
Auricula, Painting
Auricula (Scarlet) Avarice
Austurtium, Splendour
Azalea, Temperance
Bachelor's Buttons, Celibacy
Balm, Sympathy
Balm (Gentle), Pleasantry
Balm of Gilead, Cure
Balsam, Yellow, Impatience
Barberry, Sharpness of temper
Basil, Hatred
Bay Berry, Instruction
Bay Leaf, I change but in death
Bay Tree, Glory
Bay Wreath, Reward of merit
Bearded Crepis, Protection
Beech Tree, Prosperity
Bee Orchis, Industry
Bee Ophrys, Error
Begonia, Deformity
Belladonna, Silence. Hush!
Bell Flower (White) Gratitude
Betony, Surprise
Bilberry, Treachery
Bindweed, Great Insinuation
Bindweed, Small, Humility
Birch, Meekness
Bittersweet, Truth
Blackthorn, Difficulty
Bladder Nut Tree, Amusement
Bluebell, Sorrowful Regret
Bonus Henricus, Goodness
Borage, Bluntness
Box Tree, Stoicism
Bramble, Lowliness
Broom, Neatness
Buckbean, Calm repose
Buglos, Falsehood
Bulrush, Indiscretion
Bundle of Reeds, Music
Burdock, Touch me not
Bur, You weary me
Buttercup, Childishness
Butterfly Orchis, Gaiety
Butterfly Weed, Let me go
Cabbage, Profit. Gain
Cacalia, Adulation
Cactus, Warmth
Calycanthus, Benevolence
Camellia, Red, Excellence
Camellia, White, Loveliness
Camomile, Energy in adversity
Carnation, Striped, Refusal
Carnation, Deep Red, Poor me
Cardamine, Paternal error
Candytuft, Indifference
Canary Grass, Perseverance
Campanula, Aspiring
Carnation, Yellow, Disdain
Cardinal Flower, Distinction
Catchfly, Selene, False love
Catchfly, Red, Youthful love
Catchfly, White, Betrayed
Cattleya, Mature charms
Cedar, Strength
Cedar of Lebanon, Incorruptible
Cedar Leaf, I live for thee
Celandine, Joys to come
Centaury, Bluebottle, Felicity
Champignon, Suspicion
Cherry Tree, Good education
Chestnut Tree, Do me justice
Chinese Primrose, Lasting love
Chickweed, Rendezvous
Chicory, Frugality
China Aster, Afterthought
China Aster, Double, I agree
China Aster, Single, I will think if it
Chrysanthemum, Red, I love
Chrysanthemum, White, Truth
Chrysanthemum, Yellow, Slighted Love
Cineraria, Always delightful
Cinquefoil, Maternal Affection
Circaea, Spell
Cictus, Popular favour
Citron, Ill-natured beauty
Clematis, Mental beauty
Clematis, Evergreen, Poverty
Clianthus, Worldliness
Clotbur, Rudeness
Clover, Four-leaved, Be mine
Clover, Red, Industry
Clover, White, Think of me
Cloves, Dignity
Cobaea, Gossip
Columbine, Folly
Columbine, Red, Fearful
Convolvulus, Bonds
Convolvulus, Blue, Repose
Convolvulus, Pink, Hopeless
Coreopsis, Always Cheerful
Coriander, Hidden worth
Corn, Riches
Corn Bottle, Delicacy
Corn Cockle, Gentility
Cornel Tree, Duration
Coronella, Success to you
Cosmelia, Charm of a blush
Cowslip, Winning grace
Crab (Blossom), Ill-nature
Cranberry, Cure headache
Cress, Stability
Crocus, Cheerfulness
Crocus, Saffron, Mirth
Crown Imperial, Power
Crowsbill, Envy
Crowfoot, Ingratitude
Cuckoo Plant, Ardour
Cudweed, Remembrance
Cuscuta, Meanness
Cyclamen, Diffidence
Cypress, Death
Daffodil, Yellow, Regard
Dahlia, Instability
Daisy, Innocence
Daisy, Michaelmas, Farewell
Daisy, Variegated, Beauty
Daisy, Wild, Will think of it
Dandelion, Love's oracle
Daphne, Glory
Dew Plant, A serenade
Dianthus, Make haste
Dipteracanthus, Fortitude
Diplademia, You are too bold
Dittany, Pink, Birth
Dittany, White, Passion
Dock, Patience
Dodder of Thyme, Baseness
Dogsbane, Falsehood
Dogwood, Durability
Dragon Plant, Snare
Dragonwort, Horror
Dried Flax, Usefulness
Ebony, Blackness
Echites, Be Warned in Time
Elder, Zeal
Elm, Dignity
Endive, Frugality
Escholzia, Do Not Refuse Me
Eupatorium, Delay
Evergreen Thorn, Solace
Fern, Flowering, Magic
Fern, Sincerity
Fever Root, Delay
Fig, Argument
Fig Marigold, Idleness
Fig Tree, Prolific
Filbert, Reconciliation
Fir, Time
Fir, Birch, Elevation
Flax, I Feel Your Kindness
Fleur-de-lis, I burn
Fleur-de-Luce, Fire
Fly Orchis, Error
Flytrap, Deceit
Fools Parsley, Silliness
Forget-me-not, Forget-me-not
Foxglove, Insincerity
Foxtail, Grass, Sporting
Frog Ophrys, Disgust
Fumitory, Spleen
Fuchsia, Scarlet, Taste
Furze, Love for all Seasons
Garden Chervil, Sincerity
Gardenia, Refinement
Geranium, Dark, Melancholy
Geranium, Horse-show Leaf, Stupidity
Geranium, Ivy, Bridal Favour
Geranium, Lemon, Unexpected Meeting
Geranium, Nutmeg, Expected Meeting
Geranium, Oak-leaved, True Friendship
Geranium, Variegated, Ingenuity
Geranium, Rose-scented, Preference
Geranium, Scarlet, Comforting, Kindness
Geranium, Silver-leaved, Recall
Geranium, Wild, Steadfast Piety
Gladioli, Ready Armed
Glory Flower, Glorious Beauty
Goat's Rue, Reason
Golden Rod, Encouragement
Goosefoot, Goodness
Gooseberry, Anticipation
Gourd, Extent, Bulk
Grape, Wild, Rural Felicity
Grass, Utility
Hand Flower Tree, Warning
Harebell, Submission
Hawkweed, Quicksightedness
Hawthorn, Hope
Hazel, Reconciliation
Heart's-ease, Thought
Heath, Solitude
Helenium, Tears
Heliotrope, I Turn to Thee
Hellebore, Scandal
Hemlock, You will be my death
Hemp, Fate
Henbane, Imperfection
Hepatica, Confidence
Hibiscus, Delicate Beauty
Holly, Foresight
Holy Herb, Enchantment
Hollyhock, Fecundity
Honesty, Honesty
Honey Flower, Love, Sweet
Honeysuckle, Affection
Hop, Injustice
Horehound, Fire
Hornbeam, Ornament
Horse, Chestnut, Luxury
Hortensia, You are Cold
Houseleek, Vivacity
Houstonia, Content
Humble Plant, Despondency
Hyacinth, Sport, Game, Play
Hyacinth, Purple, Adversity
Hyacinth, Blue, Constancy
Hydrangea, A Boaster
Hyssop, Cleanliness
Iceland Moss, Health
Ice Plant, You Freeze Me
Imbricata, Uprightness
Imperial Montague, Power
Indian Cress, Warlike Trophy
Indian Jasmine, Attachment
Iris, Common, Message
Iris, German, Flame
Ivy, Marriage
Jacob's Ladder, Come Down
Jasmine, White, Amiability
Jasmine, Cape, Too Happy
Jasmine, Carolina, Separation
Jasmine, Spanish, Sensuality
Jasmine, Yellow, Grace
Judas Tree, Betrayal
Juniper, Succour
Justicia, Perfection
Kennedia, Mental Beauty
Kingcups, Desire of Riches
Laburnum, Pensive Beauty
Lady's Slipper, Win Me
Lagerstroemia, Eloquence
Lantana, Rigour
Larch, Audacity
Larkspur, Lightness, Levity
Larkspur, Double, Happiness
Larkspur, Pink, Fickleness
Larkspur, Purple, Haughtiness
Laurel, Glory
Laurel, Common, Perfidy
Laurel, Ground, Perseverance
Laurel, Mountain, Ambition
Lavender, Distrust
Leaves, Dead, Sadness
Lemon, Zest
Lemon Blossom, Fidelity
Lettuce, Cold-heartedness
Lichen, Dejection
Lilac, Field, Humility
Lilac, White, Innocence
Lily, Day, Coquetry
Lily, Imperial, Majesty
Lily, White, Purity
Lily, Yellow, Falsehood
Linden, Conjugal Love
Lint, I feel my obligations
Liverwort, Confidence
Lobelia, Malevolence
Locust, True, Elegance
London, Pride, Frivolity
Lote Tree, Concord
Lotus, Eloquence
Lotus Flower, Estranged Love
Lotus Leaf, Recantation
Love in a Mist, Perplexity
Love Lies Bleeding, Desertion
Lucurn, Life
Lupine, Voraciousness
Madder, Calumny
Magnolia, Love of Nature
Maiden Hair, Secrecy
Mallow, Wildness
Mallow, Marsh, Beneficence
Marrow, Syrian, Persuasion
Manchineal Tree, Duplicity
Mandrake, Rarity
Maple, Reserve
Marianthus, Hope for Better
Marigold, Grief, Chagrin
Marigold, French, Jealousy
Marigold and Cyprus, Despair
Marjoram, Blushes
Marvel of Peru, Timidity
Meadow Lychnis, Wit
Meadowsweet, Uselessness
Mercury, Goodness
Mesembryanthemum, Idleness
Mezereon, I Desire to Please
Mignonette, You are Good
Milfoil, War
Milkwort, Hermitage
Mint, Virtue
Mistletoe, I Surmount
Mock Orange, Counterfeit
Monkshood, Deadly Foe Near
Moonwort, Forgetfulness
Morning Glory, Affectation
Moschatel, Weakness
Moss, Maternal Love
Mosses, Ennui
Motherwort, Concealed Love
Moving Plant, Agitation
Mulberry, White, Wisdom
Mushroom, I Can't Trust You
Musk Plant, Weakness
Myrobalan, Privation
Myrrh, Gladness
Myrtle, Love
Narcissus, Egotism
Nasturtium, Patriotism
Nemophila, Success
Nettle, Stinging, You Spiteful
Nettle Burning Slander
Nettle Tree, Conceit
Night Convolvulus, Night
Nightshade, Dark Thoughts
Oak (Live), Liberty
Oak Leaves (Dead) Bravery
Oats, Harmony
Oleander, Beware
Olive, Peace
Orange Blossoms, Purity
Orange Flowers, Chastity
Orange Tree, Generosity
Orchis, Common, a Beauty
Osier, Frankness
Osmunda, Dreams
Ox-eye, Patience
Palm, Victory
Pansy, I think of you
Parsley, Festivity, Feasting
Passion Flower, Superstition
Pea, Common, Respect
Pea, Everlasting, A meeting
Peach, Matchess Charms
Peach Blossom, Your Captive
Pear, Affection
Pear Tree, Comfort
Pennyroyal, Flee away
Peony, Shame, Bashfulness
Peppermint, Warm Feeling
Periwinkle, Early Friendship
Persicaria, Restoration
Peruvian Heliotrope, Devotion
Petunia, Keep your Promise
Pheasant's Eye, Remembrance
Phlox, Unanimity
Pigeon Berry, Indifference
Pimpernel, Change
Pine, Black, Pity
Pine-apple, You are perfect
Pine, Pitch, Philosophy
Pink, Boldness
Pink, Indian, Always lovely
Pink, Indian, S. Aversion
Pink, Mountain, Aspiring
Pink, Red, Single, Pure Love
Pink, Variegated, Refusal
Pink, White, Ingeniousness
Pink, Yellow, Disdain
Plantain, What Man's Footstep
Plane Tree, Genius
Plum, Indian, Privation
Plum Tree, Fidelity
Plum, Wild, Independence
Polyanthus, Pride of Riches
Polyanthus, Crimson, Mystery
Pomegranate, Foolishness
Pomegranate, Flower, Elegance
Poor Robin, Compensation
Poplar, Black, Courage
Poplar, White, Time
Poppy, Red, Consolation
Poppy, Scarlet, Fantastic Folly
Poppy, White, Sleep--My Bane
Potato, Benevolence
Prickly Pear, Satire
Pride of China, Dissension
Primrose, Early Youth
Primrose, Evening, Inconstance
Primrose, Red, Unpatronized
Privet, Prohibition
Purple Clover, Provident
Pyrus Japonica, Fairies' Fire
Quaking Grass, Agitation
Quamoclit, Busybody
Queen's Rocket, Fashion
Quince, Temptation
Ragged Robin, Wit
Ranunculus, Are Charming
Ranunculus, Wild, Ingratitude
Raspberry, Remorse
Ray-Grass, Vice
Reed, Complaisance
Reed, Split, Indiscretion
Rhododendron, Danger
Rhubarb, Advice
Rocket, Rivalry
Rose, Love
Rose, Australian, All that is Lovely
Rose, Bridal, Happy Love
Rose, Burgundy, Unconscious Beauty
Rose, Cabbage, Ambassador of Love
Rose, Campion, Deserve my Love
Rose, Carolina, Love is dangerous
Rose, China, Beauty Unfading
Rose, Daily, I Aspire to thy Smile
Rose, Damask, Beautiful Complexion
Rose, Deep Red, Bashful Modesty
Rose, Dog, Pleasure and Pain
Rose, Guelder, Age
Rose, Hundred-Leaved, Pride, Dignity
Rose, Japan, Beauty only
Rose, Maiden Blush, Show me Love
Rose, Multiflora, Grace
Rose, Moss, Superior Merit
Rose, Mundi, Variety, Uncertain
Rose, Musk, Capricious Beauty
Rose, Musk, Cluster, Charming
Rose, Thornless, Happy Union
Rose, Unique, Call me not beautiful
Rose, White, I am Worthy of You
Rose, White, Withered, Infidelity
Rose, Xmas, Relieve my anxiety
Rose, Yellow, Jealousy
Rose, York and Lancaster, War
Rose, White & Red together, Unity
Roses, Crown of, Reward of
Rosebud, Red, Pure & Lovely
Rosebud, White, Girlhood
Rosebud, Moss, Confession of love
Rosemary, You ever Revive
Rudbeckia, Justice
Rue, Scorn, Despite
Rush, Docility
Rye-grass, Changeable
Saffron, Shun Excess
Sage, Domestic Virtue
Sainfoin, Agitation
St. John's Wort, Animosity
Salvia, Blue, Wisdom
Salvia, Red, Energy
Saxifrage, Mossy, Affection
Scabious, Unfortunate Love
Scabious, Sweet, Widowhood
Scarlet Lychnis, Brilliant Eye
Shinus, Religious Enthusiasm
Sensitive Plant, Sensitiveness
Senvy, Indifference
Shamrock, Light-heartedness
Snakesfoot, Horror
Snapdragon, "No."
Snowball, Bound
Snowdrop, Hope
Sorrel, Wild, Wit Ill-timed
Sorrel, Wood, Joy
Sothernwood, Jest, Bantering
Spearmint, Warm, Sentiment
Speedwell, Female Fidelity
Speedwell, Spiked, Semblance
Spider, Ophrys, Adroitness
Spiderwort, Esteem, not Love
Star of Bethehem, Guidance
Starwort, Afterthought
Stock, Lasting Beauty
Stock, Ten-week, Promptness
Stonecrop, Peace
Straw, Broken, Quarrel
Straw, Whole, Union
Strawberry Blossom Perfect
Strawberry Tree, Esteem, not Love
Sultan, Lilac, I Forgive You
Sultan, White, Sweetness
Sultan, Yellow, Contempt
Sumach, Venice, Intellectual
Sunflower, Dwarf, Adoration
Sunflower, Tall, Haughtiness
Swallow-wort, Cure Heartache
Sweet Basil, Good Wishes
Sweetbrier, I wound, but love
Sweet Flag, Yellow, Fitness
Sweet Pea, Delicate Pleasures
Sweet Sultan, Felicity
Sweet William, Gallantry
Sycamore, Curiosity
Syringa, Memory
Tamarisk, Crime
Tansy, I war against you
Teasel, Misanthropy
Thistle, Common, Austerity
Thistle, Fuller's, Misanthropy
Thistle, Scotch, Retaliation
Thorns, Branch of, Severity
Thrift, Mutual Sensibility
Throatwort, Neglected Beauty
Thyme, Activity
Toothwort, Secret Love
Traveller's Joy, Safety
Tree of Life, Old Age
Trefoil, Revenge
Tremella Nestoc, Resistance
Trillium Pictum, Modest Beauty
Truffle Surprise
Trumpet, Flower, Fame
Tuberose, Dangerous Pleasure
Tulip, Red, Declaration of Love
Tulip, Tree, Fame
Tulip, Variegated, Beautiful Love
Tulip, Yellow, Hopeless Love
Turnip, Charity
Valerian, I Wish to Please
Valerian, Greek, Rupture
Venus's Car, Fly with Me
Venus's Looking Glass, Flattery
Venus's Trap, Artifice
Verbena, Pink, Family Union
Verbena, Purple, I Weep for You
Verbena, Scarlet, Unite Against Evil
Verbena, Sweet-scented, Sensibility
Verbena, White, Pray for Me
Vernal Grass, Poor but Happy
Veronica, Fidelity
Veronica, Speciosa, I Dare Not
Vetch, Shyness
Vine, Intoxication
Violet, Blue, Faithfulness
Violet, Dame, Watchfulness
Violet, Purple, Ever in My Mind
Violet, White, Modesty
Violet, Yellow, rural happiness
Virginia Creeper, I cling to you
Virgin's Bower Filial Love
Viscaria oculata, dance with me
Volkamenia, may you be happy
Walnut, Intellect
Wall-flower, Fidelity
Water Lily, Purity of Heart
Water Melon, Bulkiness
Wax Plant, Susceptibility
Wheat Stalks, Riches
Whin, Anger
Whortleberry, Treason
Willow, creeping, Love forsaken
Willow, Water, Freedom
Willow, Weeping, Mourning
Willow Herb, Pretension
Woodbine, Fraternal Love
Wormwood, Absence
Xanthium, Pertinacity
Yew, Sorrow
Flowers smell the sweetest and look the loveliest of all earthly
things, and most men and woman throughout the World dearly love them,
and hope to dwell beyond the grave where "Everlasting Spring abides,
and NEVER WITHERING FLOWERS".
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