Posted: May 10, 2008, 12:18 PM CST
Portiea wrote: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
Mine has to be the SNOW DROP... not on the list either lol but when it appears end of Jan early feb you just know spring is on its way... and they are so small and delicate yet appear out in snow... so beautiful...