Posted on: 26 March, 2005

Author: The Gift Wizard

Certain types or colors of flowers mean different things, and you don't want to send the wrong message if you give them as a gift! Of course, not everyone knows what a particular flower means, but you can never be too sure! FLOWER NAME and/or COLOR -- FLOWER MEANINGS Carnations Carnation (General) -- FascinationCarnation, Pink -- Emblem of Mother's Day, I will never forget youCarnation, Purple -- Antipathy and CapriciousnessCarnation, Red -- Admiration, my heart aches for youCarnation, Striped -- No, Sorry, I cannot be with youCarnation, White -- Pure Love, Sweet Love, InnocenceCarnation, Yellow -- Disdain and Rejection Lilies Lily, Calla -- Majestic BeautyLily, Day -- CoquetryLily, Orange -- Hatred and Disdain, Wealth, PrideLily, White -- Majesty and Purity, VirginityLily of the Valley -- Purity and Humility, Sweetness Roses Rose, Coral/Orange -- Enthusiasm, DesireRose, Dark Pink -- Thank youRose, Light Pink -- AdmirationRose, Musk -- Capricious BeautyRose, Pale -- FriendshipRose, Peach -- Let's get together, Closing of the dealRose, Pink -- Love, Grace, Gentility, You're so LovelyRose, Pink & White -- Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well doneRose, Red -- Majesty and Purity, VirginityRose, Red & Yellow -- CongratulationsRose, White -- Charm, Secrecy, Silence, You're HeavenlyRose, White on Red -- Unity/Flower Emblem of EnglandRose, Yellow -- Infidelity, Joy, Friendship, Welcome Back, Remember meRose, Yellow & Orange -- Passionate thoughts Tulips Tulip -- Symbol of The Perfect LoverTulip, Red -- Believe me, Declaration of loveTulip, Variegated -- Beautiful eyes Others Daffodil -- Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited loveDaisy -- Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal loveIris -- Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much Orchid -- Magnificence, Love, Beauty, RefinementSunflower -- Homage and Devotion Article Tags: Flower Meanings Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com