The Meaning of Flowers A Guide Help the Guys

Face it guys, at one point or another you're going to end up in the dog house because you did something wrong. Doesn't have to be serious, sometimes we just don't get it. Whether or not your situation is dire or you're simply looking to pull yourself out of that hole and back into her good graces, there are a dozen things you can consider, however, flowers should be at the top of your list. While flowers alone may seem tacky in many instances, several things coupled with them can be your ticket back into heaven. Some women actually have never received flowers because of the thought that they're tacky to begin with.Roses are fine and all, but if you're going to do something special you should consider what you did wrong and what type of flower corresponds with your contrition.Red and White Roses Red and White Roses mean unity, which is something that every relationship should have and is rightfully tested when issues arise. No matter what the trouble, showing that you're willing to stick by her side will certainly go a long way. Red and white roses are the perfect way to show this due to their simple, yet deep meaning.Peony Along with the Red and White Roses, you should consider the Peony for general problems that may arise. The meaning of the peony flower is healing, which is what you'd be looking for with the gift of the flower.

Hydrangea The flower hydrangea carries the meaning perseverance, which is essential to resolving any problem in a relationship. Showing that you're willing to display some along with working out the problem is a great gesture in any relationship.Holly The Holly's meaning pretty much tells the entire story: domestic happiness. If there's ever an issue that should arrive, there's nothing you'd want more than happiness in your domestic realm. Make sure she knows you want to resolve the issue as well with these flowers.Red Tulip When there's a serious problem in a relationship sometimes a helpful reminder of just how much you care is in order. The meaning of the red tulip is a declaration of love, which is perfect for anyone looking to push that notion forward once again through flowers.Violet If you need to make up for your extra marital affairs then you'll probably need more than flowers, but if you're going to use them as a part of a grand plan the violet flowers should be used. Carrying the meaning of faithfulness, violets are perfect for that situation and should be used as a sign of your innocence or pledge never to cross the boundaries ever again. By Rashawn Blanchard,

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The Meaning Of Flowers

Many different flowers have their own particular meanings. Before you send flowers to anyone else, it is important to consider just what message you are giving to another person. What are you trying to say? For example, nothing says you love someone as much as a red chrysanthemum.A flower can be sent as a message to others, from love to disgust to boredom. Many of these messages have been forgotten over the course of time, but if there's something you want to subtly (or not so subtly) say to someone, here's a good way to do it.INSULTING FLOWERSAlmond - means stupidity or indiscretion.The African Marigold means a vulgar mind.Balsam - impatience, whilst Red Balsam means don't touch me!Basil - hatredFLOWERS AND PRAISEAngelica - inspirationA pink acacia means elegance.

Amethyst - admirationCactus - warmthClematis - mental beautyYellow daffodil - chivalryFennel - worthy of praiseFLOWERS AND POSITIVE THOUGHTSFlowering almond means hope.Allspice - compassionAmerican Starwort - welcome to a strangerIndian Azalea - true to the endBalm - sympathyWhite daisy - innocenceFLOWERS AND NEGATIVE THOUGHTSAmaryllis - prideApple - temptationApocynum - deceitBegonia - dark thoughtsBramble - envyCreeping cereus - horrorCrownhill - envyDogsbane - deceitFlytrap - deceitFLOWERS AND LOVEAmbrosia -means love returned.The American Linden -means matrimonyCedar Leaf - I live for you.Red Chrysanthemum - I loveWhite Chrysanthemum - TruthYellow Chrysanthemum - slighted loveForget-me-not - true loveSo next time you pop off to get some flowers for a friend, wife, husband or other, think about the message you are sending them!By Winnie Jones

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The Language and Meaning of Flowers

Sweet flowers alone can say what passion fears revealingThomas Hood poem, The Language of FlowersFlowers and bouquets of flowers have a meaning of their own. Most of us know that a dozen red roses means, “Be mine.” But did you know, for example, that a primrose means, “I can’t live without you,” or that a purple hyacinth means, “Please forgive me,” or that a pink carnation means, “I’ll never forget you,” or that a gladiolus means, “Give me a break?”Flower meanings have been used to convey ideas, feelings and messages for centuries. The word, floriography, has been coined for the assignment of meaning to flowers. There is a meaning to colors of flowers, to numbers of flowers, and to groups of flowers. It is a silent language that has been largely lost to us through lack of use.In addition to the obvious choices of color and variety, the language of flowers also includes the way flowers are worn or presented. Presenting flowers upright conveys a positive meaning, but if they are presented upside down the meaning is the opposite. If a ribbon is included with the flowers and is tied to the left then the meaning of the flowers refers to the giver, but if the ribbon is tied to the right then the meaning refers to the recipient. Also, flowers can be used to answer questions. When they are presented with the right hand the answer is “yes,” but when presented with the left hand the answer is “no.”HistoryThe Turks in the 17th century seemed to develop flower meanings. In 1718 the wife of the British ambassador to Constantinople, Lady Mary Wortley, wrote a letter expounding on the “Secret Language of Flowers” that she had discovered during her visits to Turkey. Europe quickly picked up on the concept.

In 1819 Louise Cortambert, under the pen name, Madame Charlotte de la Tour, wrote and published what seems to have been the first dictionary of the flower language entitled, Le Language des Fleurs. It was a small book, but it became a popular reference on the subject.During the Victorian era, the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, the 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 the strict propriety of the times would not allow. Tussie-mussies, a bouquet of flowers wrapped with a lace doily and tied with a satin ribbon became a popular and valued gift of the times.In 1884 a whole book on the subject and entitled, The Language of Flowers, by Jean Marsh and illustrated by Kate Greenaway, was published in London. It became popular and respected and has been the standard source for Victorian flower meaning ever since.Selected Flower MeaningsHere are some selected flowers and their meanings, a short dictionary.Almond flowers -- HopeAnemone -- ForsakenAster -- Symbol of loveBalm -- SympathyBasil -- Best wishesBay leaf -- "I change but in death"Bell flower, white -- GratitudeBergamot -- IrresistibleBluebell -- ConstancyBorage -- CourageBroom -- HumilityCampanula -- GratitudeCarnation, pink -- I'll never forget youCarnation, red -- My poor heart aches for youCarnation, striped -- RefusalChina rose -- Beauty always newChrysanthemum -- LoveClover, four leaved -- "Be mine"Coreopsis -- Love at first sightCuckoo pint -- ArdorDaffodil -- RegardDaisy -- Innocence, new-born, "I share your sentiment"Fennel -- FlatteryFern -- SincerityForget-Me-Not -- True loveFurze or Gorse -- Enduring affectionFrench Marigold -- JealousyGardenia -- EcstasyGentian -- LovelinessGeranium -- "You are childish"Hare bell -- GriefHeartsease -- "I am always thinking of you"Honeysuckle -- Bonds of loveHeather -- AdmirationHyacinth -- I am sorry, Please forgive meIce Plant -- "Your appearance freezes me"Ivy -- Fidelity, friendship, marriageJasmine -- GraceJonquil -- "I hope for return of affection"Lavender -- Luck, devotionLemon Balm -- SympathyLilac -- First loveLily -- Purity, modestyLily of the Valley -- Purity, the return of happinessLily, Calla -- BeautyMarigold -- Health, grief or despairMarjoram -- Kindness, courtesyMyrtle -- FidelityOregano -- JoyOrchid -- Love, beauty, refinementPansy -- Loving thoughtsPeriwinkle -- Happy memoryPhlox -- AgreementPoppy, red -- ConsolationPrimrose -- I can't live without youRose, cabbage -- Ambassador of loveRose, red -- LoveRose, pink -- Grace, beautyRose, yellow -- FriendshipRosemary -- Remembrance, constancyRue -- ContritionSage -- Gratitude, domestic virtueSnowdrop -- HopeStar of Bethlehem -- PuritySweet Pea -- Departure, tender memorySweet William -- GallantryTuberose -- VoluptuousnessTulip, red -- My perfect lover, Reclamation of loveViolet -- Loyalty, modesty, humilityViolet, blue -- FaithfulnessWormwood -- GriefWheat -- Riches of the continuation of lifeWillow, weeping -- MourningWallflower -- FidelityYew -- SorrowThe RoseThe Rose is the flower whose meaning we most understand, but here are some details of the meaning of the Rose that may be of further interest.Rose, Black – You are my obsessionRose, Champagne – You are tender and lovingRose, Leonidas – Sweet loveRose, Nicole – You are graceful and elegant, aristocraticRose, Orange – You are my secret loveRose, Pink – Brilliant complexion; the glow of your smile; perfect happinessRose, Red – Passionate love; I love youRose, Single Stems – SimplicityRose, White – I am worthy of you; spiritual love; Innocence and Purity; Secrecy and SilenceRose, White and Red – We are inseparableRose, White and Red Mixed – Unity; Flower emblem of EnglandRose, White, Dried – Death is preferable to loss of virtueRose, Yellow – Friendship; Jealousy; I am not worthyRose, Bridal – Happy LoveRose, Dark Crimson – MourningRose, Hibiscus – Delicate beautyRose, Tea – I’ll remember alwaysRose, Thornless – Love at first sightRoses, Bouquet of Mature Blooms – GratitudeMultiple RosesSingle bloom red Rose – Love at first sight or I still love youSingle Rose, any color – Gratitude or simplicity2 Roses – Mutual feelings3 Roses – I love you7 Roses – I’m infatuated with you9 Roses – We’ll be together forever10 Roses – You are perfect11 Roses – You are my treasured one12 Roses – Be mine13 Roses – Friends forever15 Roses – I’m truly sorry20 Roses – I’m truly sincere towards you21 Roses – I’m dedicated to you24 Roses – Forever yours25 Roses – Congratulations50 Roses – Unconditional love99 Roses – I will love you all the days of my life108 Roses – Will you marry me?999 Roses – I love you till the end of timeWhat To DoWith the lists above you should be able to assemble a meaningful gift of flowers or a bouquet that conveys a complex thought. Wrap the flowers appropriately and present them in a significant manner. Then, just to be certain 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 explanatory notes and begin enjoying and sharing the silent language of flowers. By Garry Gamber

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Meaning of Flowers at Your Wedding

If you are one of the brides who prefer to decorate their wedding with possessing articles that true meaning, this article is definitely for you.Regardless of whether a particular flower is more beautiful than another, one of the variables that you can also take into account when choosing what flowers will use both for your bouquet, as arrangements for the Church and arrangements of flowers for your shower or reception, the significance is the fact that each flower contains, knowing this will give much more content and much more meaning to your decor.Here are some meanings of the most famous flowers:Yellow alhel? (faithfulness in adversity)alhel? incarnate (lasting beauty)Amaryllis (coquetry or beauty splendid)Anturios (sexuality burning)The azalea (romance)Pink azalea (love)Lily (innocence, purity)White camellia (perfect beauty)Carnation (distinction and nobility)Red carnation (falling in love, pure love and live)

Chrysanthemum white (truth)Chrysanthemum red (love)Yellow dahlia (reciprocal union)Ear of wheat (wealth)Fleur-de-lis (beauty)Sunflower (joy child)Hydrangea (cold)Lilac (first love)Gardenia (joy)Other meanings:Flower vanilla (calm)Leaves cinnamon (good choice)Blue iris (pleasant news)Jasmine (sensuality)Yellow lily (unique beauty)Lily-white (purity)Mauve real (fertility)Daisy (purity, innocence)Mimosa (youthful joy, sensibility)Nard (dangerous pleasures)Orange (seduction)Orchid (I put my love and my goods at your disposal, lust)Red rose (I love you, love, passion)Yellow rose closed (joy, gratitude, "think of my" friendship)Pink white (innocence, purity)Rose pink (spirituality)Fuchsia pink (I like)Red tulip (subtle declaration of love)Yellow tulip (symbolize, desperate, love)etc...There are also different meanings depending on the colors of the flowers and white flowers will reflect the stability, peace and innocence, pink mean tenderness, kindness and noble sentiments, the yellow mean laughter or pleasure, orange signify joy and festive atmosphere.The red expresses love, love and romance, the blue reflects loyalty, trust and harmony and green signify youth and balance.Keep in mind that you can combine different types of flowers and make your own arrangement or decoration with the meanings that you want for your wedding. By Jesus A Sanchez

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Flowers - What is Their Meaning

For literally hundreds of years, flowers have been exchanged to express feelings, desires and thoughts when words or other actions either wouldn't suffice or, in some cases, just weren't permitted. This use of flowers, to convey a message, is known as "floriography".Although the meanings of flowers aren't as well-known and specific as they once were, there are still various widely-accepted symbolic meanings to different types of flowers, most of these messages are intended for couples, some are for friends, and some represent respect or common courtesy. Here, we'll review a few of the most common flowers and their respective meanings.Roses, the most commonly given flower there is, have different meanings for each color. Though some colors may represent messages of friendship or family, most apply to couples, typically meaning love or passion. This is particularly true of red roses.Lilies and water lilies, which are the second and third most commonly given flowers, respectively, also carry a variety of meanings. White lilies, the most common, are a symbol of purity and majesty, whereas orange lilies symbolize wealth, hatred and pride. Water lilies denote purity of heart or eloquence.
Sunflowers, the fourth most commonly given flower, signifies homage and devotion. The meaning behind this flower is derived from the fact that, much like a devoted follower, sunflowers will turn to 'follow' the sun throughout the day.Another very common flower, jasmines, regardless of the color, all denote friendly messages; be it glee for red jasmines, cheerfulness for white jasmine or modesty for yellow jasmines.Among all the most common flowers, the only one that usually carries an only-negative connotation is the petunia. Petunias represent anger and resentment, so it may be wise to avoid this type of flower if you're looking for something to say "I'm sorry".Of course, the meaning of flowers as a gift ultimately lies with the person giving or receiving the flowers. If someone's favorite flower is the petunia, its meaning shouldn't prevent that person from receiving their favorite flower as a token of love.Katja Kukovic for More Than A Bunch - Wholesale f By Katja Kukovic

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