Birthday Flowers
Birthday Flowers
|
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 | |
|
Yellow - disdain
| |
| February | Violet |
| Blue - faithfulness | |
| Yellow - rural happiness | |
| Sweet - modesty | |
|
Flame - watchfulness
| |
|
March
|
Jonquil - I desire a return of affection
|
|
April
|
Sweet Pea - delicate pleasures, departure
|
|
May
|
Lily of the Valley - sweetness, humility
|
| 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 | |
|
Yellow - jealousy or regard
| |
| July | Larkspur |
| Pink - fickleness | |
|
Purple - haughtiness
| |
|
August
|
Gladiolus - strength of character
|
|
September
|
Aster - daintiness
|
|
October
|
Calendula - wise and cheerful spirit
|
| November | Chrysanthamum - cheerfulness |
| Red - I love you | |
| Yellow - slighted love | |
|
White - truth
| |
| December | Poinsetta - strength and rejoicing OR |
| Narcissus - egotism or if double - female ambition |











