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We all believe that flowers have their own language and flowers mean different things to different people. According to “Aggie” Horticulture, the language of certain flowers is as follows:
| Anemone | Forsaken |
|---|---|
| Aster | Symbol of Love, Daintiness |
| Begonia | Beware |
| Bells of Ireland | Good Luck |
| Daffodil | Regard, Unequaled Love, You’re the only one…. |
| Gardenia | You’re Lovely, Secret Love |
| Geranium | Stupidity, Folly |
| Hyacinth (purple) | I am Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Sorrow |
| Ivy | Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection |
| Magnolia | Nobility |
| Marigold | Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy |
| Poppy (yellow) | Wealth, Success |
| Primrose | I Can’t Live Without You |
| Rose (red) | Love, I Love You |
| Rose (yellow) | Decrease of Love, Jealousy, Try to Care |
| Stephanotis | Happiness in Marriage, Desire to Travel |
| Violet (blue) | Watchfulness, Faithfulness, I’ll Always Be There |
You may see all the flowers listed above by visiting this website.
Visit the following web sites for more gardening information and helpful tips:
Urban Horticulture, NCSU
Extension's Successful Gardenersm
For informaton concerning this or other publications please contact Emily Revels, Extension Agent, Horticulture, at (910) 321-6870.

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