We present herewith a
list of many flowers and plants, to which, by universal consent, a
sentiment has become attached.
Acacia--Concealed love.
Acacia, Rose--Friendship.
Acanthus--Arts.
Adonis Vernalis--Bitter memories.
Agnus Casus--Coldness.
Agrimony--Thankfulness.
Almond--Hope.
Aloe--Superstition.
Althea--Consumed by love.
Alyssum, Sweet--Worth beyond beauty.
Amaranth--Immortality.
Amaryllis--Splendid beauty.
Ambrosia--Love returned.
Anemone--Expectation.
Anemone, Garden--Forsaken.
Angelica--Inspiration.
Apocynum (Dogbane)--Inspiration.
Apple--Temptation.
Apple Blossom--Preference.
Arbor vitae--Unchanging friendship.
Arbutus, Trailing--Welcome.
Arum--Ardor.
Ash--Grandeur.
Ash, Mountain--Prudence.
Aspen Tree--Lamentation.
Asphodel--Regrets beyond the grave.
Aurilica--Avarice.
Azalea--Romance.
Bachelor's Button--Hope in love.
Balm--Sympathy.
Balm of Gilead--Healing.
Balsam--Impatience.
Barberry--Sharpness, satire.
Basil--Hatred.
Bay Leaf--No change till death.
Beech--Prosperity.
Bee Ophrys--Error.
Bee Orchis--Industry.
Bell Flower--Gratitude.
Belvidere, Wild (Licorice)--I declare against you.
Bilberry--Treachery.
Birch Tree--Meekness.
Black Bryony--Be my support.
Bladder-Nut Tree--Frivolous amusements.
Blue Bottle--Delicacy.
Borage--Bluntness.
Box--Constancy.
Briers--Envy.
Broken Straw--Constancy.
Broom--Neatness.
Buckbean--Calm repose.
Bugloss--Falsehood.
Burdock--Importunity.
Buttercup--Riches.
Cactus--Thou leavest me.
Calla Lilly--Feminine beauty.
Calycanthus--Benevolence.
Camelia--Pity.
Camomile--Energy in action.
Candytuft--Indifference.
Canterbury Bell--Gratitude.
Cape Jasmine Gardenia--Transport, ecstasy.
Cardinal Flower--Distinction.
Carnation, Yellow--Disdain.
Catchfly (Silene), Red--Youthful love.
Catchfly, White--I fall a victim.
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