Birthday Flowers
Birthday Flowers
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I do not know the true original source of this information. I found this handwritten in my grandmother's journal and found it too charming not to share. Enjoy! |
| January | Carnation |
| Striped - do not refuse me | |
| Pink - sweetness | |
| Purple - capriciousness | |
| Red - admiration | |
| White - innocence | |
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Yellow - disdain
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| February | Violet |
| Blue - faithfulness | |
| Yellow - rural happiness | |
| Sweet - modesty | |
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Flame - watchfulness
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March
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Jonquil - I desire a return of affection
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April
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Sweet Pea - delicate pleasures, departure
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May
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Lily of the Valley - sweetness, humility
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| June | Rose |
| Single bloom - simplicity | |
| Bud - youth and beauty | |
| Full bloom - I love you | |
| Full bloom over 2 buds - secrecy | |
| Pink - perfect happiness | |
| Coral - pleasure | |
| Red - love, friendship, passion | |
| White - purity | |
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Yellow - jealousy or regard
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| July | Larkspur |
| Pink - fickleness | |
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Purple - haughtiness
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August
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Gladiolus - strength of character
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September
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Aster - daintiness
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October
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Calendula - wise and cheerful spirit
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| November | Chrysanthamum - cheerfulness |
| Red - I love you | |
| Yellow - slighted love | |
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White - truth
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| December | Poinsetta - strength and rejoicing OR |
| Narcissus - egotism or if double - female ambition |
