The Language and Meaning of Flowers
Sweet flowers can say what passion fears revealing
Thomas Hood poem, Language of Flowers
Flowers and bouquets of flowers has its own meaning. Most of us know that a dozen red roses means, "Be mine." But did you know, for example, that the primrose means, "I can not live without you", or purple hyacinth means, "Please forgive me," or that a pink carnation means "I will never forget," or gladiolus means "Give me a break ?"
Flower meanings have been used to convey ideas, feelings and messages already stoljećima.Riječ, floriography , was coined for the award of the meaning of flowers. This is the meaning of the colors of flowers, to numbers of flowers, and groups of flowers. It is a silent language that has been largely lost to us through lack of use.
Apart from the obvious choice of color and variety, the language of flowers also includes the way flowers are worn or displayed. Presenting flowers upright carries a positive meaning, but if they are presented upside down the meaning is the opposite. If the tape is on the flowers and tied on the left then the meaning of flowers refers to the giver, but if a ribbon tied to the right then the meaning refers to the recipient. Also, the flowers can be used to answer questions. When presented with the right answer is "yes," but when presented with the left side, the answer is "no ."
History
Turks in the 17th century seemed to develop flower meanings. In 1718 women's British ambassador to Constantinople, Lady Mary Wortley, wrote a letter to exhibit at the "Secret Language of Flowers" that she discovered during her visit to Turkey. Europe quickly picked up on the concept.
Cortambert Louise in 1819, under the pen name, Madame Charlotte de la Tour, wrote and published what seems to be the first dictionary of the language of flowers called Le Language des Fleurs . It is a small book, but has become a popular reference on the subject.
During the Victorian era, the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837-1901, meaning and language of flowers became increasingly popular. Victorian women especially picked up the silent language that allowed them to communicate feelings and meanings that are strictly owned by the times would not allow. Tussie-mussies, a bouquet of flowers wrapped with lace and tied a mile with satin ribbon became a popular and valued gift of time.
In 1884 an entire book on the subject and the right, Language of Flowers , Jean Marsh and illustrated by Kate Greenaway, was published in London. It has become a popular and respected, and the standard source for Victorian flower meaning ever since.
selected flower meaning
Here are some selected flowers and their meanings, a short dictionary.
Almond flowers - Hope
Anemone - Forsaken
Aster - symbol of love
Balm - Sympathy
Basil - Best wishes
bay leaf - "I change but in death"
Bell flower, white - Gratitude
Bergamot - Irresistible
Bluebell - constancy
Borage - Courage
Broom - Humility
Campanula - Gratitude
Carnation, pink - I'll never forget you
Carnation, red - My poor heart pains for you
Carnation, striped - Refusal
China rose - Beauty always new
Chrysanthemum - Love
Clover, four leaved - "Be Mine"
coreopsis - Love at first sight
Cuckoo pint - does not
Daffodil - regard
Daisy - Innocence, new-born, "I share your opinion,"
Fennel - flattery
Fern - Sincerity
Forget-me-not - True love
furze or gorse - Enduring Love
French Marigold - Jealousy
Gardenia - Ecstasy
gentian - grace
Geranium - "You are childish,"
Hare bell - Grief
pansy - "I'm always thinking of you"
Honeysuckle - Bonds of Love
Heather - admiration
Hyacinth - I am sorry, please forgive me
Ice Plant - "Your appearance freezes me"
Ivy - fidelity, friendship, marriage,
Jasmine - Grace
jonquil - "I hope to return the favor"
Lavender - Luck, devotion
balm Bird - Sympathy
Lilac - First Love
Lily - Purity, modesty
Lily of the Valley - Purity, the return of happiness
Lily, Calla - Beauty
Marigold - Health, sadness or despair
Marjoram - kindness, courtesy of
Mirta - Fidelity
Oregano - Joy
Orchid - love, beauty, refinement
pansy - Love thinks
Periwinkle - Happy memory
phlox - Agreement
Poppy, red - Consolation
Primrose - I can not live without you
Rose, cabbage - Ambassador of love
Rose, Red - Love
Rose, pink - Grace, beauty,
Rose, yellow - Friendship
Rosemary - Remembrance, constancy
Rue - Repentance
Sage - Gratitude, domestic virtue
Snowdrop - Hope
Star of Bethlehem - Purity
Sweet Pea - Departure, tender memory
Sweet William - gallantry
Tuberose - voluptuousness
Tulip, Red - My perfect lover, Reclamation of love
Violet - faithfulness, modesty, humility
purple, blue - fidelity to the
Wormwood - Grief
Wheat - Wealth continuation of life
Willow, weeping - Mourning
wallflower - Fidelity
Yew - Sorrow
Rose
Rose is the flower whose meaning we most understand, but here are some details about the meaning of roses that can be of further interest.
Rose, Black - You're my obsession
Rose, Champagne - You are tender and loving
Rose, Leonidas - Sweet love
Rose, Nicole - You are graceful and elegant, aristocratic
Rose, Orange - You are my secret love
Rose, Pink - Brilliant complexion radiance of your smile, perfect happiness
Rose Red - passionate love, I love you
Rose, one stem - Simplicity
Rose, White - I am worthy of you, spiritual love, innocence and purity, secrecy and silence
Rose, White and Red - We're inseparable
Rose, White and Red Mixed - Unity, flower symbol of England
Rose, White, Dried - Death is preferable to loss of virtue
Rose, yellow - Friendship, Jealousy, not worthy
Rose, Bridal - Happy Love
Rose, Dark Crimson - Mourning
Rose, Hibiscus - Delicate Beauty
Rose, Tea - I will always remember
Rose, thornless - Love at first sight
Roses, Bouquet Mature Blooms - Gratitude
More Roses
A bloom of red roses - Love at first sight or I still love you
One Rose, any color - Gratitude or simplicity
2 Roses - Mutual feelings
3 Roses - I love you
7 Roses - I'm infatuated with you
9 Rose - We will be together forever
10 roses - You are perfect
11 roses - You are my precious one
12 Rose - Be Mine
13 Rose - Friends Forever
15 Rose - I am truly sorry for
20 Rose - I'm really honest with you
21 Rose - I am dedicated to you
24 Rose - Forever Yours
25 roses - Congratulations
50 roses - Unconditional love
99 roses - I love all the days of my life
108 Roses - Will you marry me
999 roses - I love you until the end of time
What to do
from the list above you should be able to assemble a meaningful gift of flowers or a bouquet, which carries a complex thought. Wrap the flowers appropriately and present them in a meaningful way. Then, just to be sure that your efforts are not misinterpreted, include a card that fully explains the meaning of your flowers.
After a few flower presentations you should be able to drop the explanations and start enjoying and sharing the silent language of flowers.
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