A flower's appeal is in its contradictions - so delicate in form yet strong in fragrance, so small in size yet big in beauty, so short in life yet long on effect. ~Adabella Radici
Whether a single rose from the garden still wet from the morning dew or a bright bouquet delivered especially for you, flowers can add a special meaning to any day. Below from A-L is the meaning of some lovely floral delights.
Alstroemeria - Devotion
Amaranthus - Unfading Love
Amaryllis - Pride, Beauty
Anemone - Forsaken, Fading Hope
Aster - Afterthoughts, Love of Variety
Bouvardia - Enthusiasm
Carnation - Pure & Ardent Love
Chrysanthemum - Cheerfulness
Coxcomb - Affection
Daffodil - Regard, Hope, Unrequited Love*
Delphinium - Heaven
Forget-me-not - Constant Love
Freesia - Innocence
Gardenia - Refinement, Joy
Gladiolus - Strength of Character
Gypsophila (Baby's Breath) - Innocent
Heather - Beauty in Solitude
Hyacinth - Play, Game
Hydrangea - Heartlessness
Hypericum (Coffee Bean) - Animosity
Iris - Communication, Eloquence, Wisdom
Larkspur - Fickleness, Haughtiness, An Open Heart
Leptospermum - Ardent, Attachment, Haughtiness
Lilac - Youthful Innocence
An anniversary is a time to celebrate the joys of today, the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow. ~Author Unknown
Flowers are often given for anniversaries, too but the following are traditional gifts given for the first to the twelfth wedding anniversary.
First - Clocks
Second - China
Third - Crystal/Glass
Fourth - Appliances
Fifth - Silverware
Sixth - Wood
Seventh - Desk Sets
Eighth - Linens/Lace
Ninth - Leather
Tenth - Diamond Jewelry
Eleventh - Fashion Jewelry
Twelfth - Pearls
Daffodils* for her and forget-me-nots for him along with a diamond heirloom brooch and diamond studded cuff-links would be perfect gifts for a tenth wedding anniversary.
*(Perennials usually available in the spring but selected here for its meaning.)
Part II of this article will include flowers from M-W and the thirteenth up to the sixtieth wedding anniversary gifts. May you find this information useful and perhaps a bit amusing.
Source: Expressions Unlimited - Greenville, SC
Photos: Courtesy of the web
Copyright © 2008 by Avis Ward of
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