For centuries various meanings have
Been attributed to herbs, fruits and flowers...
At one time a delicate posy meant...
Something more than a sweet scented gift
It is an idea found in a 19th century book
"Artistic language of flowers" by an unknown author...
Almond: Hope
Angelica: Inspiration, magic
Balm: Sympathy
Basil, sweet: Good wishes, fidelity
Bay leaf: "I change but in death"
Calendula: Uneasiness; grief despair
Carnation, deep red: "Alas my poor heart"
Carnation, pink: Woman's love
Chamomile: Energy in adversity
Clover, four leafed: Be mine
Daphne: Glory, immortality
Dianthus: Bonds of affection
Dog-rose: Pleasure and pain
Fennel: Worthy of all praise; strength
Geranium, rose scented: Preference
Gooseberry: Anticipation
Heartsease or Pansy: Thoughts
Heliotrope: Devotion, or "I turn to thee"
Hibiscus: Delicate beauty
Holly: Foresight
Honeysuckle: Generous and devoted affection
Iris: Message
Ivy: Friendship; fidelity; marriage
Jasmine: Amiability
Jasmine, Carolina: Separation
Jonquil: "I desire a return of affection"
Lavender: Distrust
Lemon: Zest
Lemon blossoms: Fidelity in love
Lily of the Valley: Return of happiness
Marigold: Grief; despair
Mint: Virtue
Mistletoe: "I surmount difficulties"
Oleander: Beware
Orange blossom: "Your purity equals your loveliness"
Peach: "Your qualities, like your charms, are unequalled
Peach Blossom: "I am your captive"
Pear: Affection
Peppermint: Warmth of feeling
Persimmon: "Bury me among nature's beauties"
Pink, red, double: Pure and ardent love
Pink, single: Pure love
Pink, variegated: Refusal
Pink, white: ingeniousness; talent
Polyanthus: Pride of riches
Quince: Temptation
Raspberry: Remorse
Rhododendron: Danger; beware
Rose: Love
Rose, burgundy: Unconscious beauty
Rose, cabbage: Ambassador of love
Rose, China: Beauty always new
Rose, damask: Brilliant complexion
Rose, deep red: Bashful shame
Rose, moss: Love, voluptuousness
Rose, musk: Capricious beauty
Rose, single: Simplicity
Rose, thornless: Early attachment
Rose, white: "I am worthy of you"
Rose, yellow: Decrease of love; jealousy
Rosebud, red: Pure and lovely
Rosebud, white: Girlhood
Rosemary: Remembrance
Rue: Repentance
Sage: Domestic virtue
Snapdragon: Presumption
Snowdrop: Hope
Sorrel: Affection
Stephanotis: "Will you accompany me to the East?"
Stock: Lasting beauty
Sweet pea: Delicate pleasures
Sweet William: Gallantry
Thyme: Activity or courage
Verbena, pink: Family happiness
Violet, blue: Faithfulness
Violet, sweet: Modesty
Violet, yellow: Rural happiness
Wallflower: Fidelity in adversity
Watercress: Stability; power
Water-lily: Purity in heart
Found in an old copy of The Australian Girl's Journal
Angus and Robertson Publishers...
I guess this is where "Rosemary for remembrance" comes from
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