Posted: May 10, 2008, 3:16 AM CST
When I was a gardener, I liked Asters. Roses make me think of graveyards (childhood story--but if a man sends me roses, I won't complain!!). Where I live now, lots of trees are in bloom, and it smells figgin wonderful: another reason to LOVE MY NEW APARTMENT!
What's your favorite flower(s)??
Alstroemeria - friendship
Amaryllis – splendid beauty
Anemone - anticipation
Anthurium – hospitality
Aster – patience
Birds of Paradise – joyfulness
Bouvardia, Double – enthusiasm
Blue Violet – faithfulness
Carnation – pride and beauty
Chrysanthemum – cheerfulness in old age; fidelity
Delphinium – heavenly
Freesia – innocence
Forget-me-not
Gladiolus – strength of character
Great Yellow Daffodil – chivalry
Heather - admiration
Holly – Am I forgotten?
Hyacinth – constancy
Hydrangea - heartfelt
Indian Jasmine – attachment
Ivy – marriage
Iris – I have a message for you; My compliments
Larspur – levity
Lilac – youthful innocence ·
Lily – majesty
Orchid – a belle
Pansy – thoughts
Peony – bashful
Pink Carnation – woman’s love
Pink Rose – indecision
Purple Lilac – first emotions of love
Queen Anne’s Lace – sanctuary
Ranunculus - radiant
Red Rose – love
Red Tulip – declaration of love
Snapdragon – desire
Statice – remembrance
Stock – lasting beauty
Sunflower – pure thoughts
Sweet Pea – delicate pleasure
White Daisy – innocence
White Rose – I am worthy of you
Yellow Rose – Friendship
Yellow Iris – passion
Zinnia – thoughts of absent friends