Language of the Flowers

roses in bloom.

 

In Victorian times, the language of flowers was used to send regards or messages of affection to friends and sweethearts (and sometimes not-so-cordial messages also!)  A popular way to send those messages was with a Tussie-Mussie.  These are small bouquets of flowers wrapped in a lace doily and tied with ribbon. Everlastings will be happy to make a fresh or silk tussie-mussie or arrangement for your special message to someone, or you may want to choose a plant to send your message.  Special orders like these should be called in 3-4 days in advance if possible because of the availability of some flowers varies during the year.

 

Asparagus Fern - Fascination

Aster - Symbol of Love, Daintiness

Azalea - Take Care, Temperance, Fragile

Baby's Breath - Innocence, Pure of Heart

Bachelor Button - Single blessedness

Bird of Paradise - Often given today from a woman to man as a symbol of faithfulness

Bittersweet - Truth

Cactus - Endurance, My Heart Burns with Love

CARNATION

(Pink) - I'll never forget you, Women's Love

(Red) - My heart aches for you, Admiration

(Deep Red) - Alas! for my poor heart

(Purple) - Capriciousness

(Striped) - Wish I could be with you

(White) - Sweet & Lovely

(Yellow) - Disappointment, Rejection

Cattail - Peace, Prosperity

Christmas Rose- Relieve My Anxiety

Chrysanthemum - Cheerfulness, You're a wonderful friend

(Red) - Love

(White) - Truth

(Yellow) - Slighted Love

COLUMBINE

(Purple) - Resolved to Win

(Red) - Anxious

Coreopsis - Always Cheerful

Cornflower - Delicacy, refinement

Coxcomb - Foppery, Unfading Love

Crocus - Cheerfulness, Abuse not, Gladness

Cyclamen - Resignation and Good-Bye

Daffodil - Regard, Unrequited Love,

(Yellow) - Chivalry

Dahlia - Dignity and Elegance

Daisy - Innocence, Loyal Love, Purity, Beauty

Daisy Ox-eye - Patience

Delphinium - Big-Hearted, Fun

Everlasting - Never Ceasing Memory

Fern - Magic, Fascination, Confidence, Shelter

Forsythia - Anticipation

Freesia - Innocence, Trust

Fuchsia (Scarlet) - Confiding Love, Taste

Gardenia - You're lovely, Secret love, Purity,

Geranium (Ivy) - Your Hand for Next Dance

(Oak-leaf) - True

(Rose) - Preference

(Scarlet) - Consolation, Melancholy

(Silver-leaf) - Recall

Gerbera - Innocence

Gladiola - Generosity, I'm sincere,

Globe Amaranth - Unfading Love

Gloxinia - Love at first sight

Goldenrod - Be cautious, Encouragement

Heather (Lavender) - Admiration, Solitude

(White) - Protection,

Hibiscus - Consumed by Love, Delicate Beauty

Holly - Defense, Domestic Happiness,

Hyacinth - Games & Sports, Rashness,

(Blue) - Consistency

(Purple) - Sorry, Please forgive me, Sorrow

(Red or Pink) - Playful Joy

(White) - Unobtrusive Loveliness,

(Yellow) - Jealousy

Hydrangea - Thank you for understanding

Jasmine (Yellow) - Modesty, Grace, Elegance

 (White) - Amiability

Jonquil - Love Me, Affection Returned, Desire, Sympathy

Lantana - Rigor

Larkspur - Levity, An Open Heart, Lightness

Lavender - Love, Devotion,

LILAC  - Beauty, Pride

(Purple) - First emotions of love

(White) - Youthful Innocence

LILY- Majesty & Honor, Purity of Heart

(Orange) - Hatred, Dislike

(White) - Virginity, Purity, It's Heavenly to be with You

Lily (Yellow) - I'm walking on Air, False, Gay, Gratitude

Lily (Day) - Coquetry, Chinese Emblem for Mother

(Eucharis) - Maiden Charms

Lily of the Valley - Sweetness,  Happiness, Humility

Marigold - Pretty Love, Sacred, Affection, Caress, Sorrow

Mistletoe - Kiss me, Affection, Difficulties, Sacred plant of India

Mock Orange - Deceit

Narcissus - Formality, Stay as Sweet As You Are

Nasturtium - Conquest, Victory in Battle

Orange Blossom - Innocence, Eternal Love, Marriage, Fruitfulness

Orchid - Love, Beauty, Refinement,  Thoughtfulness

(Cattelya) - Mature Charm

Palm Leaves - Victory & Success

Pansy - Merriment, Thoughts (You Occupy My Thoughts)

Pasque Flower - Unpretentious, You Have No Claims

Peony - Shame, Happy Marriage, Compassion, Bashfulness

Petunia - Your Presence Soothes Me

Pine - Hope, Pity

Pink- Pure Affection

POPPY

(Red) - Pleasure

(White) - Consolation

(Yellow) - Wealth, Success

Primrose - I Can't Live Without You, Woman

Pussy Willow - Motherhood

Rannunculus - I am Dazzled by your Charms

Reeds - Music

Rhododendron - Danger, Beware, I am Dangerous

ROSE

(Burgundy) - Unconscious Beauty

(Coral) - Desire

(Damask) - Freshness, Persian Ambassador of Love

(Dark Crimson) - Mourning

(Lavender) - Enchantment

(Orange) - Fascination

(Pink) - Perfect Happiness, Secret Love, Grace & Sweetness, Indecision

(Dark Pink) - Thankfulness

(Pale Pink) - Grace, Joy

(Peach) - Immortality, Modesty

(Red) - Love, I love you, Respect, Beauty

(Deep Red) - Bashful, Shame

(Tea) - I'll remember - Always

(Thornless) - Love at first sight, Early Attachment

(White) - Innocence, Purity, Humility, Secrecy, Silence

(White & Red together) - Unity, Flower Emblem of England

(Yellow) - Joy, Jealousy, Friendship (one yellow rose with

11 red ones means love & passion)

Rose Leaf - You may Hope

ROSEBUD - Beauty & Youth, a Heart Innocent of Love

 (Red) - Pure & Lovely

(White) - Girlhood, Heart Ignorant of Love

(Moss) - Confessions of Love

ROSES (Bouquet of full bloom) - Gratitude

(Single full bloom) - I truly love you, Simplicity.

Shamrock - Lightheartedness

Snapdragon - Gracious Lady, Strength

Sunflower (Tall) - False riches, Pride

(Dwarf) - Adoration

Sweet Pea - Good-by, Departure,  Thank You for a Lovely Time

Tiger Lily - Wealth, Pride, Prosperity

Tulip - Perfect Lover, Fame, Flower Emblem of Holland

(Red) -Believe me, Declaration of Love

(Variegated) - Beautiful eyes

(Yellow) - There's Sunshine in Your Smile

Verbena - Pray for me, Sensibility

Violet - Modesty, Virtue, Affection

Wall Flower - Faithful in Adversity, Fidelity

Windflower - Sincerity, Symbol of Love

Wisteria - Welcome

ZINNIA

(Magenta) - Lasting Affection

(Mixed) - Thinking (or in memory) of an Absent Friend

(Scarlet) - Constancy

(White) - Goodness

(Yellow) - Daily Remembrance

 

 

Everlastings Flowers & Gifts

233 W. Walnut

Ogden, IA 50212

515-275-2208

Store Hours: M-F 9:30 am to 5 pm, Sat 9:30 am to noon.

All major credit cards accepted

We are sorry, but at this time we are not equipped to accept on-line orders.  To order, call Everlastings at 515-275-2208.

 

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