Voice of Flowers/Glossary

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GLOSSARY

OF FLOWERS MENTIONED IN THIS VOLUME.



Acacia, Concealed love.
Almond, Hope.
Amaranth, Immortality.
Amaryllis, Beautiful, but timid.
Anemone, Anticipation,
Aspen, Tenderness,
Aster, Love of variety.
Bluebell, Health.
Box, Constancy.
Buttercup, Riches.
Cactus Speciosissimus, Perfect beauty.
Calla, Magnificent beauty.
Camella, Unpretending excellence.
Carnation, Pride and beauty.
Cereus, Long life.
Chamomile, Energy in adversity.
Chrysanthemum, A heart left to desolation.
Clematis, Mental beauty.
Columbine, Desertion.
Convolvolus, Worth sustained by affection
Cowslip, Winning Grace.
Coxcomb, Fashion.
Crown Imperial, Pride of riches.
Cypress, Despair. ​
Daffodil, Uncertainty.
Dahlia, Elegance and beauty.
Daisy, Beauty and innocence.
Daisy, Mountain, Meek loveliness.
Dandelion, Coquetry.
Eglantine, I wound to heal.
Fleur de lis, Aristocracy.
Flowering Bean, Industry.
Forget-me-not, True love.
Fox-Glove, Insincerity.
Geranium, Gentility.
Geranium, Rose, Preference.
Gladiolis, Martial taste.
Grape, Mirth.
Hackmetack, Single blessedness.
Hare-Bell, Grief.
Hawthorn, Hope.
Heliotrope, Devotion.
Holly, Domestic happiness.
Hollyhock, Ambition.
Honeysuckle, Fidelity.
Honeysuckle, Trumpet, Inconstancy.
Hyacinth, Friendship in adversity.
Hydrangia, Heartlessness.
Ice-Plant, An old beau.
Iris, My compliments.
Ivy, Wedded love.
Jessamine, Amiability.
Jonquil, I desire a return of affection
Lady's-Slipper, Capricious beauty.
Larkspur, Haughtiness. ​
Laurel, I change but in dying.
Lilac, Persian, An accomplished traveller.
Lilac, Purple, Fastidiousness.
Lilac, White, Youthful innocence,
Lily, White, Purify and beauty.
Lily of the Valley, Delicate simplicity.
Lobelia, Malevolence.
London-Pride, Frivolity.
Lupine, Dejection.
Maple, Reserve.
Marigold, Jealousy.
Mignionette, Your virtues surpass your charms.
Mimosa, Sensitiveness.
Misletoe, Superstition.
Monk's-Hood, Deceit.
Mourning Widow, Bereavement.
Myrtle, Love in absence.
Narcissus, Self-love.
Nightshade, Dark thoughts.
Oleander, Beware!
Olive, Peace.
Pansy, Pleasant thoughts.
Pea, Everlasting, Wilt thou go with me?
Pea, Sweet, Departure.
Pink, Woman's love.
Piony, Anger.
Polyanthus, Confidence.
Poppy, Red, Evanescent pleasure.
Poppy, White, Consolation.
Primrose, Modest worth.
Ragged Lady, Bad housekeeping.
Rhododendron, Majesty.
Rose, Beauty and prosperity. ​
Rose, Cinnamon, Maternal care.
Rose, Damask, Bashful love.
Rose, Thornless, Ingratitude.
Rose, Multiflora, Grace.
Rose, Moss, Superior merit.
Rose, Wild, Lightness.
Rose-bud, Moss, Confession.
Rose-bud, White, Too young to love.
Sage, Domestic virtues.
Snowball, Thoughts of Heaven.
Soldier in Green, Undying hope.
Spruce, Integrity.
Sunflower, Lofty thoughts.
Sweet-Briar, Simplicity.
Sweet-William, A smile.
Thistle, Misanthropy.
Tulip, A declaration of love.
Venus's Fly-Trap, Artifice.
Verbena, Sensibility.
Violet, Modesty.
Water-Lily, Purity of heart.
Wax-Berry, Confiding trust.
Willow, Weeping, Forsaken love.
Woodbine, Fraternal love.



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