Voice of Flowers/Glossary
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GLOSSARY
OF FLOWERS MENTIONED IN THIS VOLUME.
| Acacia, | Concealed love. |
| Almond, | Hope. |
| Amaranth, | Immortality. |
| Amaryllis, | Beautiful, but timid. |
| Anemone, | Anticipation, |
| Aspen, | Tenderness, |
| Aster, | Love of variety. |
| Bluebell, | Health. |
| Box, | Constancy. |
| Buttercup, | Riches. |
| Cactus Speciosissimus, | Perfect beauty. |
| Calla, | Magnificent beauty. |
| Camella, | Unpretending excellence. |
| Carnation, | Pride and beauty. |
| Cereus, | Long life. |
| Chamomile, | Energy in adversity. |
| Chrysanthemum, | A heart left to desolation. |
| Clematis, | Mental beauty. |
| Columbine, | Desertion. |
| Convolvolus, | Worth sustained by affection |
| Cowslip, | Winning Grace. |
| Coxcomb, | Fashion. |
| Crown Imperial, | Pride of riches. |
| Cypress, | Despair. |
| Daffodil, | Uncertainty. |
| Dahlia, | Elegance and beauty. |
| Daisy, | Beauty and innocence. |
| Daisy, Mountain, | Meek loveliness. |
| Dandelion, | Coquetry. |
| Eglantine, | I wound to heal. |
| Fleur de lis, | Aristocracy. |
| Flowering Bean, | Industry. |
| Forget-me-not, | True love. |
| Fox-Glove, | Insincerity. |
| Geranium, | Gentility. |
| Geranium, Rose, | Preference. |
| Gladiolis, | Martial taste. |
| Grape, | Mirth. |
| Hackmetack, | Single blessedness. |
| Hare-Bell, | Grief. |
| Hawthorn, | Hope. |
| Heliotrope, | Devotion. |
| Holly, | Domestic happiness. |
| Hollyhock, | Ambition. |
| Honeysuckle, | Fidelity. |
| Honeysuckle, Trumpet, | Inconstancy. |
| Hyacinth, | Friendship in adversity. |
| Hydrangia, | Heartlessness. |
| Ice-Plant, | An old beau. |
| Iris, | My compliments. |
| Ivy, | Wedded love. |
| Jessamine, | Amiability. |
| Jonquil, | I desire a return of affection |
| Lady's-Slipper, | Capricious beauty. |
| Larkspur, | Haughtiness. |
| Laurel, | I change but in dying. |
| Lilac, Persian, | An accomplished traveller. |
| Lilac, Purple, | Fastidiousness. |
| Lilac, White, | Youthful innocence, |
| Lily, White, | Purify and beauty. |
| Lily of the Valley, | Delicate simplicity. |
| Lobelia, | Malevolence. |
| London-Pride, | Frivolity. |
| Lupine, | Dejection. |
| Maple, | Reserve. |
| Marigold, | Jealousy. |
| Mignionette, | Your virtues surpass your charms. |
| Mimosa, | Sensitiveness. |
| Misletoe, | Superstition. |
| Monk's-Hood, | Deceit. |
| Mourning Widow, | Bereavement. |
| Myrtle, | Love in absence. |
| Narcissus, | Self-love. |
| Nightshade, | Dark thoughts. |
| Oleander, | Beware! |
| Olive, | Peace. |
| Pansy, | Pleasant thoughts. |
| Pea, Everlasting, | Wilt thou go with me? |
| Pea, Sweet, | Departure. |
| Pink, | Woman's love. |
| Piony, | Anger. |
| Polyanthus, | Confidence. |
| Poppy, Red, | Evanescent pleasure. |
| Poppy, White, | Consolation. |
| Primrose, | Modest worth. |
| Ragged Lady, | Bad housekeeping. |
| Rhododendron, | Majesty. |
| Rose, | Beauty and prosperity. |
| Rose, Cinnamon, | Maternal care. |
| Rose, Damask, | Bashful love. |
| Rose, Thornless, | Ingratitude. |
| Rose, Multiflora, | Grace. |
| Rose, Moss, | Superior merit. |
| Rose, Wild, | Lightness. |
| Rose-bud, Moss, | Confession. |
| Rose-bud, White, | Too young to love. |
| Sage, | Domestic virtues. |
| Snowball, | Thoughts of Heaven. |
| Soldier in Green, | Undying hope. |
| Spruce, | Integrity. |
| Sunflower, | Lofty thoughts. |
| Sweet-Briar, | Simplicity. |
| Sweet-William, | A smile. |
| Thistle, | Misanthropy. |
| Tulip, | A declaration of love. |
| Venus's Fly-Trap, | Artifice. |
| Verbena, | Sensibility. |
| Violet, | Modesty. |
| Water-Lily, | Purity of heart. |
| Wax-Berry, | Confiding trust. |
| Willow, Weeping, | Forsaken love. |
| Woodbine, | Fraternal love. |
THE END