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flower care
You've just received
a beautiful gift of
fresh flowers, after
you express your
thanks and bask in
the envious
admiration of
friends, what should
you do next? How can
you get the most
life out of your
fresh floral
arrangement? With a
little bit of extra
care your flowers
should stay fresh
for days to come.
Keep the floral foam
or vase saturated
with fresh, clean
preservative water
mixed according to
the directions
proved on the
packet.
Call 1.800.859.3711
and create your
memory today.
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Flower
Care
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Certain
varieties of cut flowers last longer than
others. For example, Carnations can remain
vibrant for a long time. Roses have a shorter
vase life, but are loved for their special and
delicate beauty. When buying flowers, be sure to
ask how long you should expect your flowers to
last. Whatever variety you choose, a little TLC
will help to keep your blooms looking fresh
longer. Here are a few tips that will help add
days to their beauty! |
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| Basic care for your flowers |
| When your flowers
arrive, keep them as cool as possible, at
least (65
to 72 degrees Fahrenheit; 18 to 22 degrees
Celsius), away from direct sunlight, heating or
cooling vents, direct drafts from a ceiling fan,
and the tops of televisions or radiators.
(Appliances like televisions give off heat,
causing flowers to dehydrate.) |
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When
receiving arranged flowers |
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Always
keep the vase or container filled with water. If
water becomes cloudy, replace entirely, if
possible, re-cut the stems by removing 1 or
2" with a sharp knife. |
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When
receiving boxed flowers |
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It
is best to cut roses under water with a pair of
sharp shears removing about 1/4"
, before placing them in a vase containing
floral food provided. |
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What
is floral food and why use it? |
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Floral
food is a combination of additives that help to
nourish the flowers and discourage bacteria from
growing in the water. It is one of the
best—and easiest—ways to extend the life of
your flowers. It is very important to follow the
directions on the package correctly. Improperly
mixed floral food can do more harm than good. |
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Flower
Meaning |
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Do you ever wonder what your flowers mean? Our dictionary defines flowers
according to their traditional meanings. Check here when you wish to send a
subtle message through a bouquet - or to decode the spray you've received! |
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Absinth/Wormwood: |
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Separation
and Torment of Love |
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Acacia: |
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Platonic
Love, concealed love |
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Aconite/Monkshood: |
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Misanthropy
and Poisonous Words |
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Adams's
Needle: |
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A
Friend in Need |
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Adonis: |
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Recollection
of Life's Pleasure |
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Almond: |
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Virginity
and Fruitfulness |
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Almond
Blossom: |
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Hope
and Watchfulness |
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Aloe: |
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Wisdom
and Integrity |
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Allspice: |
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Compassion |
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Alyssum
(sweet): |
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Worth
beyond beauty |
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Amaranth: |
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Fidelity |
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Amaranth,
Globe: |
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Unchangeable |
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Amaryllis: |
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Pastoral
Poetry, Pride |
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Ambrosia: |
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Your
Love is reciprocated |
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Anemone: |
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Refusal
and Abandonment, Forsaken |
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Apple: |
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Symbol
of Perpetual Concord |
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Apricot
Blossom: |
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Timid
Love |
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Abor
Vitae: |
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True
Friendship |
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Arbutus: |
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Thee
only do I Love |
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Artemesia: |
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Symbol
of Dignity |
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Asphodel: |
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Languor
and Regret |
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Aster: |
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Daintiness,
Symbol of Love |
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Azalea: |
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Fragile
and Ephemeral Passion |
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b |
Top |
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Baby's
Breath: |
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Happiness |
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Bay
Wreath: |
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Reward
of Merit |
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Begonia: |
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"Beware!
I am fanciful!" |
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Bindweed: |
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Coquette
and Busybody |
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Bittersweet: |
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Truth |
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Blackthorn/Sloe: |
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Difficulty
and Austerity |
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Blue
Bell: |
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Delicacy
and Humility |
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Bouquet
of Withered Flowers: |
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Rejected
love |
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Burdock: |
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Importunity
and Boredom |
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Buttercup: |
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Childishness |
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c |
Top |
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Cactus: |
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Bravery
and Endurance |
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Camellia: |
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Excellence
and Steadfastness |
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Camellia,
red: |
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You're
a flame in my heart |
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Camellia,
white: |
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You're
adorable |
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Camomile: |
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Initiative
and Ingenuity |
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Candytuft: |
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Indifference |
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Canterbury
Bell: |
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Constancy
and Warning |
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Cardinal
Flower: |
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Distinction
and Splendor |
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Carnation: |
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Fascination |
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Carnation,
Pink: |
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Emblem
of Mother's Day, I will never forget you |
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Carnation,
Purple: |
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Antipathy
and Capriciousness |
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Carnation,
Red: |
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Admiration,
my heart aches for you |
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Carnation,
Striped: |
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No,
Sorry, I cannot be with you |
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Carnation,
White: |
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Pure
Love, Sweet Love, Innocence |
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Carnation,
Yellow: |
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Disdain
and Rejection |
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Cedar
Leaf: |
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"I
live for thee" |
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Chestnut: |
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Independence
and Injustice |
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China
Aster: |
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Jealousy
and After-thought |
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Chrysanthemum: |
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You
are a wonderful friend |
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Chrysanthemum,
Red: |
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I
love you |
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Chrysanthemum,
White: |
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Truth |
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Chrysanthemum,
Yellow: |
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Slighted
Love |
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Cinnamon: |
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Love
and Beauty |
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Clematis: |
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Artifice
and Ingenuity |
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Clove: |
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Dignity
and Restraint |
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Clover: |
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Fertility
and Domestic Virtue |
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Clover,
Four leafed: |
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Symbol
Of Good Luck |
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Clover,
Five leafed: |
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Symbol
Of Bad Luck |
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Cockscomb/Celosia: |
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Silliness
or Foppery |
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Coltsfoot: |
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Maternal
Love and Care |
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Columbine: |
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Cuckoldry
and Deserted Love |
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Convolvulus: |
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Humble
Perseverance |
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Coreopsis: |
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Always
cheerful |
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Cornflower: |
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Delicacy |
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Crane's-bill/Wild
Geranium: |
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Constancy
and Availability |
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Crocus: |
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Youthful
Gladness, Attachment, Cheerfulness |
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Crown
Imperial: |
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Majesty
and Power |
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Cyclamen: |
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Resignation
& Goodbye |
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Top |
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Daffodil: |
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Emblem
of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love |
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Dahlia: |
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Good
Taste |
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Daisy: |
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Gentleness,
Innocence, Loyal love |
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Dandelion: |
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Oracle
of Time and Love, Faithfulness, Happiness |
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Day
Lily/Hemerocallis: |
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Emblem
Of The Mother |
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Delphinium: |
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Airy |
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Dogwood: |
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Durability |
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Top |
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Edelweiss: |
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Daring
& Noble Courage |
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Eglantine: |
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Spring
& Poetry |
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Elderberry
Blossom: |
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Humility
and Kindness |
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Everlasting: |
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Constancy |
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Top |
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Fennel: |
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Strength |
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Fern: |
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Sincerity,
Magic, Fascination, Confidence, Shelter |
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Fir: |
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Time
& Evaluation |
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Forget-me-not: |
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Faithful
Love, Memories |
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Forsynthia: |
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Anticipation |
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Fuchsia: |
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Amiability |
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Top |
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Gardenia: |
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"I
love you in secret" |
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Geranium,
Oak-leaf: |
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Friendship |
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Geranium,
Rose: |
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Preference |
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Gillyflower,
Pink: |
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Bonds
Of Affection |
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Gladiolus: |
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Strength
Of Character, I am really sincere |
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Gloxinia: |
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Love
at first sight |
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Goldenrod: |
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Treasure
And Good Fortune |
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Top |
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Heather,
Purple: |
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Admiration,
Beauty and Solitude |
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Heather,
Pink: |
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"Good
Luck" |
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Heather,
White: |
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Protection
From Danger |
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Heliotrope: |
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Devotion,
Eternal Love |
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Hibiscus: |
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Delicate
Beauty |
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Holly: |
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Foresight |
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Hollyhock: |
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Ambition
and Liberality |
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Honeysuckle: |
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Sweetness
Of Disposition |
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Hyacinth: |
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Games
& Sports |
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Hyacinth,
purple: |
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I
am sorry, Please forgive me, Sorrow |
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Hyacinth,
white: |
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Loveliness,
I will pray for you |
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Hyacinth,
yellow: |
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Jealousy |
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Hydrangea
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Vanity,
Thank you for understanding, Frigidity |
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Top |
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Iris: |
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Faith,
Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much to me |
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Ivy: |
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Friendship,
Wedded love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection |
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Top |
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Jasmine,
Red: |
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Folly
and Glee |
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Jasmine,
White: |
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Amiability
and Cheerfulness |
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Jasmine,
Yellow: |
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Timidity
and Modesty |
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Jonquil: |
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Violent
Sympathy and Desire, Love me, Affection returned |
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Top |
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Lady's
Slipper: |
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Capricious
Beauty |
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Larkspur: |
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Open
Heart |
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Laurel: |
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Success
and Renown |
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Lavender: |
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Constancy |
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Lilac,
Mauve: |
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"Do
You Still Love Me" |
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Lilac,
Pink: |
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Youth
and Acceptance |
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Lilac,
White: |
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"My
First Dream Of Love" |
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Lily,
Calla: |
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Majestic
Beauty |
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Lily,
Day: |
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Coquetry |
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Lily,
Orange: |
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Hatred
and Disdain, Wealth, Pride |
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Lily,
White: |
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Majesty
and Purity, Virginity |
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Lily-Of-The-Valley: |
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Purity
and Humility, Sweetness |
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Lotus: |
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Mystery
and Truth |
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Love-In-The-Mist/Nigell: |
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Delicacy
and Perplexity |
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Top |
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Magnolia: |
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Dignity,
Splendid Beauty |
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Marigold: |
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Sacred
Affection, Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy |
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Marjoram: |
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Comfort
and Consolation |
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Marvel-Of-Peru: |
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Flame
of Love |
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Mistletoe: |
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Affection
and Love |
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Mimosa: |
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Sensitivity |
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Myrtle: |
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Love,
Mirth and Joy |
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Top |
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Narcissus: |
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Egotism,
Formality |
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Nasturtium: |
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Patriotism |
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Top |
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Oleander: |
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Beauty
and Grace |
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Orange
Blossom: |
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Your
Purity Equals Your Loveliness, Innocence, Eternal Love |
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Orange
Mock: |
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Deceit |
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Orchid: |
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Magnificence,
Love, Beauty, Refinement |
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Top |
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Pansy: |
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Thoughtful
Recollection |
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Passionflower: |
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Faith
and Piety |
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Peach
Blossom: |
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Generosity
and Bridal Hope |
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Pear
Blossom: |
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Health
and Hope |
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Peony: |
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Healing,
Life, Happy Marriage, Gay life |
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Peppermint: |
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Warmth
of Feelings |
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Periwinkle,
Blue: |
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Early
Friendship |
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Periwinkle,
White: |
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Pleasures
of Memory |
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Petunia: |
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Anger
and Resentment |
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Phlox: |
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Sweet
Dreams |
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Plum
Blossom: |
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Beauty
and Longevity |
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Poinsettia: |
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"Be
of Good Cheer" |
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Poppy: |
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Imagination,
Dreaminess, Eternal sleep |
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Poppy,
yellow: |
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Wealth,
Success |
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Primrose: |
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Young
Love, I cannot live without you |
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Primrose,
evening: |
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Inconstancy |
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Top |
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Queen
Anne's Lace: |
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Fantasy |
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Top |
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Rose,
Bridal: |
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Happy
Love |
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Rose,
Carolina: |
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Love
Is Dangerous |
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Rose,
Christmas: |
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Peace
and Tranquility |
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Rose,
Coral/Orange: |
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Enthusiasm,
Desire |
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Rose,
Dark Pink: |
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Thank
you |
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Rose,
Light Pink: |
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Admiration |
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Rose,
Musk: |
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Capricious
Beauty |
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Rose,
Pale: |
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Friendship |
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Rose,
Peach: |
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Let's
get together, Closing of the deal |
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Rose,
Pink: |
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Love,
Grace, Gentility, You're so Lovely, Perfect Happiness,
Please believe me |
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Rose,
Pink & White: |
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I
love you still and always will |
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Rose,
Red: |
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Love,
Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done |
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Rose,
Red & Yellow: |
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Congratulations |
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Rose,
White: |
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Charm,
Secrecy, Silence, You're Heavenly, Reverence, Humility,
Youthfulness and Innocence |
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Rose,
White on Red: |
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Unity/Flower
Emblem of England |
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Rose,
Yellow: |
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Infidelity,
Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Jealousy, Welcome Back, Remember
me |
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Rose,
Yellow & Orange: |
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Passionate
thoughts |
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Rosemary: |
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Constancy,
Fidelity and Loyalty |
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Top |
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Salvia,
Blue: |
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"I
Think of You" |
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Smilax: |
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Lovely |
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Snapdragon: |
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Presumption,
Deception, Gracious lady |
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Snowdrop: |
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Hope
and Consolation |
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Spearmint: |
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Warmth
of Sentiment |
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Spider
Flower: |
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Elope
with me |
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Statice: |
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Lasting
Beauty |
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Stephanotis: |
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Happiness
in marriage |
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Stock: |
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Bonds
of affection, You will always be beautiful to me |
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Sunflower: |
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Homage
and Devotion |
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Sweet
Basil: |
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Good
Luck |
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Sweet
Pea: |
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Departure,
Blissful pleasure, Thanks for a lovely time |
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Sweet
William: |
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Gallantry,
Finesse and Perfection |
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Top |
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Thrift: |
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Sympathy |
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Thyme: |
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Courage
and Activity |
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Tiger
Lily: |
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Wealth
and Pride |
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Tuberose: |
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Dangerous
Pleasures |
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Tulip: |
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Symbol
of The Perfect Lover |
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Tulip,
Red: |
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Believe
me, Declaration of love |
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Tulip,
Variegated: |
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Beautiful
eyes |
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Top |
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Violet: |
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Modesty
and Simplicity |
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Viscaria: |
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Will
you dance with me? |
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Top |
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Wallflower: |
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Friendship
and Adversity |
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Water
Lily: |
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Eloquence
and Persuasion |
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Wisteria: |
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Youth
and Poetry |
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Top |
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Xeranthemum: |
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Eternity
and Immortality |
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Top |
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Yarrow: |
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Healing |
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Top |
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Zinnia: |
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Thoughts
of Absent Friends |
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Zinnia,
Pink: |
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Lasting
Affection |
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