Victorian floral code

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  1. jubabe296

    jubabe296 Official Garden Fairy

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    I found this on the back of a bookmark.

    Use this Victoria floral code as your guide to choosing the perfect message the next time you send flowers:

    Ranunculus - Dazzled by your charm
    Rosemary - Rememberance
    Calla Lily - Elegance
    Lavendar - Devotion
    Blue Salvia - Thinking of you
    Yellow Tulip - Memory
    Purple Basil - Best Wishes
    Sweetheart Rose - Friendship
    Clematis - Unchanged for eternity
    Red Rose - Love
    Pink Hydrangea - Rememberance
    Lily - Resurrection
    Sweet Pea - Meet me
    Japanese Maple - Baby's Hand :-?
    Yellow Rose - Highest mark of distinction
    Hosta - Devotion
    Bouvardi - Enthusiasm
    Gooseneck Loosestrife - Wishes granted
    White Iris - My compliments
    Bells of Ireland - Whimsy
    Fern - Fascination
    White Carnation - Admiration
    Green Hydrangea - Devotion
    Purple Iris - Promise
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Very nice Julie. I wonder how they attach all of these to the specific plants? Is it colour, shape? Who knows :)

    Thanks for writing all of that out.
     
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    jubabe296 Official Garden Fairy

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    Your very welcome Frank!! I thought it was very interesting. I also wonder how they came up with all that!! The world may never know!!
     
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    Pinkiered The Rose Queen

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    Now what does it mean....Babys Hand?? Someone wants a baby?
     



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    jubabe296 Official Garden Fairy

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    I have no clue at all!! That was really weird to me!! LOL!
     
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    Thanks Jubabe .You are so thoughtful all of the time .Soooo soft hearted .
    My sweet Jubabe.My little doll.
     
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    Way thank you Aunt Glenda, my sweetie!!!
    And you are sooooo welcome!!!
     

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