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Cost of your garden
It can be a scary exercise to sit down and work out exactly what is spent every year, on the average home gardens and lawns.
Try adding up the costs of plants, weedicides, pesticides, fungicides, fertilisers, petrol, mower and trimmer maintenance, weed eater cord, garden mulch and even water costs. Even the time and effort we go to in order to maintain a good-looking environment for our families and ourselves can amount to a substantial price.
So it is no wonder that many people are looking at ways to save money for more important causes.
One of the first things that you can do to save money, is to make use of as much of that organic matter that many people throw in the bin or wash down the sink.
For instance do you throw out your lawn clippings? Do you dutifully wrap up and throw out those old veggie scraps?
Are you one of those people who regularly get the trailer out and make trips down to the landfill with a pile of branch prunings?
What about those pile of leaves you threw in the bin last autumn?
Do you realise that all of those things can be turned into a wonderful form of plant food, as well as being used as a barrier to prevent the soil from loosing moisture and therefore increasing the amount of time between watering your garden. An organic mulch will also improve the soil structure, increase the good animals like worms while assisting in decreasing the nasty pests living in the soil.
By keeping these sorts of things within your own garden you are also assisting in reducing the effects that city living is having on the environment in landfill problems and costs.
There are a number of different ways that you can recycle these piles of organic matter within your own yard. One is to apply the bulk organic matter directly to your garden beds, ensuring that you don’t pile the material directly up against the trunks or main stems of the plants. A second idea to get a worm farm and recycle your kitchen waste that way; the worms provide you with a very strong and nutritious fertilising liquid for the garden as a bonus. This liquid is so strong it has to be diluted 10-1.
Don’t, by the way, put meat products, citrus peels or onion and garlic in with the worms. A third way is to purchase or construct your own compost pile/bin/tumbler and recycle the material that way.
So just by composting your old leaves, soft cuttings, veggie and fruit scraps, chipped branches, lawn clippings etc., you can do a lot to reduce your costs that you would have spent on such things as garden mulch and fertilisers as well as assisting your plants to last much longer between watering periods. So as you can see there are a number of reasons for not throwing away all that organic material.
The Plants for your Garden
If you are looking for ways for you or your children to provide cheap presents for the extended family, or just like to give gifts that have a personal element to them, then here is a suggestion or two for you.
If you are looking to make a present for the gardener in the family or someone who has recently moved into their own home, someone in a flat or unit, or a person who can’t manage a full sized yard, or a family member who loves to cook with fresh ingredients, etc. Then why not consider giving them something from your own garden? Here I am talking about plants that you have divided off from your own garden plants.
There are many plants growing in the average garden that can be divided, or that have naturally self layered themselves. Where you could go along and take a rooted section, pot them up and with a bit of dressing up of the planting container, you could produce a really nice gift for someone you care about.
These plants include many herbs as well as perennials or shrubs and even some trees which manage to send out self-layering branches or suckers from the root system. Some perennials or bulbs will increase their size or number of bulbs over time. Chance seedlings coming up in the wrong place for you, can easily also be used. All of these provide you with an opportunity to cheaply create a wonderful present for someone else.
First things first you will need to obtain a number of pots either plastic ones left over from additions to the garden population, or from someone you know, or you can go out and purchase a pot plastic/ceramic/terracotta etc., to suit your needs. If the person you are giving the plant to is not a real gardener, then you might consider getting a pot with a waterwell in the base to increase the plants’ chances of surviving.
Next, you need to begin looking for your plant material, so take a careful look around your garden at the soil level. Check out which plants are showing multiple stalks growing out of the ground. Or those sprawling plants where a branch has leaned over on to the ground and taken root along the branch, maybe one where a branch has become buried under the mulch.
Or one where there is a sucker growing from the soil a short distance from the parent plant. Another possibility is seedlings growing in the garden a distance from the parent plant material. Maybe there is a clump of plants or a big patch of bulbs where you can do some dividing.
Many of these plants benefit from being divided up or being allowed some more growing room in the particular area where you have taken away some material.
Different parts of Australia will have a differing range of plant species, which lend themselves to this form of self-propagation. If you can’t find any plants that are doing this in your own garden, why not look at a friends or neighbours garden. Or you could maybe join forces and give a joint present using plants from another family member’s garden. Or another possibility is to buy a plant in a pot that has several plants already established in it.
Divide that up before you use half in your own garden, and still have half to repot and give away. Even if you are not confident about your gardening skills you can still pick up cheap plants at the local market, school/church fair, garage sale etc. Repot them into a bigger or nicer pot for a fairly cheap present.
Another possibility is to multiplant a few different plants into a long or large round tub. This will create an instant garden on the move. Some themes you might consider here is herbs, indoor foliage, bulbs, annuals, alpine/rock, cacti/succulent or even patio gardens mixing annuals and perennials.
It is best to moisten the ground around the plant that you are going to work on well before you do the dividing, as this allows you to remove the maximum amount of root mass during the dividing process.
The first step is to divide the clump or cut away the joining branch to make the separate plant available. Then using a spade, fork or gardening trowel, dig as far out from the potential plant as practicable, because this will give you the biggest root mass possible.
Go down as far you believe you need to, (this will depend on such circumstances as size of new plant, species of original plant material, type of soil, other plant or landscaping material around the area, etc.). As gently as you can dig out the new plant. Shake off any excess soil and refill the resulting hole in the ground if necessary.
Prune back the foliage of the new plant to roughly equal size of the root mass, trying to protect some of the new foliage growth. Repot as soon as practicable, so that the roots do not dry out and die.
Another thing to consider is what sort of pot you are gong to plant into; if it is only a plastic pot then you do not need to prepare it beforehand. However if you are looking at painting it, then do this before you get digging.
When painting up pots, you will need to do some preparation work for the paint to stick properly. Plastic pots should have their surface roughened up with a bit of sandpaper. While some terracotta pots should have a primer applied to the outer surface before you paint them. Try not to get primer or paint onto the inside of the planter, because while most wont, there are still some paints which contain chemicals that may affect or contaminate the soil and plant over time.
Other possibilities for decorating up pots include simply gluing on bits and pieces including stones, tiles, buttons, sticks, shells, ornaments, ribbon, stickers and decals, etc. Other ways of decorating up a pot for the initial presentation is to wrap up just the pot (not the actual plant), using either wrapping paper, cellophane, material, a cheap teatowel or even hessian. Hold these wrappers in place with string, ribbon, bandana, scarf, etc.
Other possibilities for adding value to the potplant is to provide some growing information and name tags for the plant/s included. Other little quirks you might add include a personalised name tag, (Hi, my name is David the Diffenbachia . . . ), or a little watering indicator, miniature hand tools, small amounts of fertiliser, pot ornaments, watering can etc.
So as you can see, creating a very personal gift for just about anyone can easily be within the grasp of anyone. Why not go out into your garden and start thinking about what presents you can be preparing for Christmas this weekend.
Strawberries – the Overlooked Perennial
It amazes me how few home gardeners actually grow strawberries. After all, how many people do you know who don’t just love to eat them? Strawberries are one of the top favorite fruits of most people. Perhaps it is because many think that the strawberry plant requires a lot of space, are very difficult to grow, or that they are not promoted that much locally. Actually, growing strawberries is not difficult once you learn a few vital tips. They are about as easy as growing tomatoes, not that you can’t have problems, but success is almost guaranteed if you follow general guidelines.
Strawberries are labeled as bare root, June-bearing or short-day cultivars, ever bearing and day-neutral. Strawberries are planted 18 to 30 inches apart in rows 3 to 4 feet apart. Strawberries want moist soil, but fast drainage, a tricky combination for some gardeners to achieve. Strawberry plants will not produce flower buds when night time temperatures remain above 60F. So if you live in the South and have very high heat nights in the spring and early summer, then Strawberries won’t work for you. Most other areas should be fine though. Unlike commercial growers, home gardeners do not get a wide variety of strawberry plants to choose from unless they order from a catalog or online. If you require a larger selection, the gardening section of Got-eats will provide you with some great sources.
Plan to plant 20 to 25 plants for two people in your household. Planted two inches apart, you can squeeze 15 to 20 strawberry plants into one large 16-inch pot if space is a problem in your garden. Within a month or so, strawberry plants will start producing runners that produce the new daughter plants. These new daughter plants are allowed to grow into a matted row up to about 2 feet wide. For the first season, remove flowers as they appear on strawberry plants. Thin out some of the smaller plants so that the remaining plants are at least 6 inches apart each way. When all the weeds and extra plants have been removed, spread a 1 inch layer of compost over the entire bed. By picking the blooms the first year, one won’t get any fruit, however it allows them to get stronger roots and greatly multiplies the new plants. The second year ones strawberry production will be huge! By the third year your plants will quadruple and you may be over run with strawberries.
Affected leaves or rotting fruit should be removed immediately to prevent spread of any disease or fungus. Slow-release fertilizers, such as Osmocote for fruits and vegetables, work well for strawberries because they provide a constant supply of food. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas, because they cause growth at the expense of fruit. Hanging baskets filled with strawberries not only look good, but allow the fruit to stay well clear of the ground. A mature strawberry plant will yield about one quart of fruit each season.
Soil for strawberry beds should be rich and well draining. When planting strawberries keep their crowns above the soil line otherwise they are susceptible to crown rot. Do not place crowns too high above the soil line, because they will dry out. Build a 5 inch high cone of soil and compost in the center of the hole. Drape the roots over the cone and fill the hole in with soil. Take special care to set each plant so that its crown is just half covered with soil. Then give each plant a pint of compost tea to settle the soil and get growth off to a good start. To cultivate a whole strawberry patch, keep a few things in mind: a sloping spot often works best for perfect drainage, the soil should not be alkaline, and rich organic matter added to the soil gives rise to a plentiful crop.
Diseases that effect strawberries are botrytis, red stele, yellows, or verticillium wilt. To reduce the risk of strawberries acquiring diseases replant every few years. Red stele and verticillium wilt are major diseases caused by fungi which live in the soil. Spring bearing varieties with resistance to these diseases and featuring high quality fruit include Earliglow, Allstar, and Delmarvel. The advantages of spring – summer plantings are that they are more tolerant of soil salinity and tend to have less leaf spot diseases than winter plantings.
The biggest benefit of growing your own strawberries is allowing them to sun-ripen, so they are sweet and so much better tasting than store bought. If one merely plants strawberries and lets them grow, a fair amount of success will be seen. On the other hand, if one follow the recommendations above the results will be fantastic. Growing strawberries is one of the more rewarding gardening endeavors, because not only are they easy to grow and harvest, they are wonderful to eat. And, look at all those wonderful strawberry drinks and desserts that await you!
how to take care of a strawberry plant

how to take care of a strawberry plant
Strawberries, a mouth-watering, sweet and juicy fruit crop. There is no comparison between a store bought strawberry and one that has been grown and picked fresh in your own garden. They can be easily grown in containers and hanging pots if you don’t have the room for a garden in your yard.
There are three main types of strawberry plants that can choose from. There are June Bearing, Everbearing and Day Neutral strawberries. These three varieties of plants are usually available to be purchased at your local garden centers.
June Bearing only produce a single crop of strawberries for about two to three weeks in the spring. This variety usually produces the largest fruit and is classified as an early to mid-season variety.
Everbearing will produce crops of strawberries that can be harvested two to three time during the growing season, spring, summer and fall.
Day Neutral are another strawberry that will produce crops throughout the entire season of spring, summer and fall. There fruit is usually on the smaller size.
Strawberry plants like a sandy type soil that is well drained and full of organic matter. The ph level that strawberry plants like best is between 5.8 to 6.2 and they should be planted in the spring.
There is little care needed to maintain strawberry plants if planted properly. Once planted you should mulch the strawberry beds with a heavy layer of compost to help prevent weeds from growing and to add the nutrients needed to the soil for the plants to feed from.
Watering is very important for strawberries to grow healthy and produce a thriving crop. Strawberry plants need one to two inches of water a week to produce a sweet and juicy crop.
How To Take Care Of A Strawberry Plant
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Accessories for a Flower Girl Dress

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The flower girl will play one of the most important roles in your wedding and will undoubtedly draw special attention from guests in attendance. There is a wide variety of adorable accessories to dress your flower girl in that will have her feeling and looking great.
For the most part, the flower girl does not need much in the way of jewelry. Jewelry is not usually considered appropriate for a very young flower girl. Even if you have a slightly older flower girl, between the ages of eight and ten, it is seldom appropriate for them to showcase a great deal of jewelry. For most flower girls, the best accessories are understated.
Flowers and Petals
If your flower girl is planning on carrying a bouquet of flowers, it is a charming addition to have her carry a smaller version of the brides’ bouquet. If you have decided that your flower girl is going to carry a basket of flowers instead, then it is important to decide on the color and style of the basket you want her to use. Generally a white or wicker basket is the best choice for the flower girl to carry. For this part of the wedding procession, note that the flower girl herself is the star of the show, so opt for choosing a basket that is not too eye-catching or over-the-top.
It is also important to strategically choose the flowers that she will be gently scattering on the isle toward the alter. There is an abundance of flowers to choose from, from rose petals to lilies.
Gloves and Shoes
When it comes to shoes for your flower girl, the most important aspect is comfort. While the shoes should be appropriate for the dress, it is crucial for the flower girl to be comfortable so that she will not be unhappy or fussy during the ceremony. Simple ballerina slippers are perfect for a flower girl of any age, and your flower girl will not have to worry about uncomfortable straps or laces.
If your flower girl will be comfortable and happy using gloves, they are also an adorable additive that can complete your flower girl look. Many brides dress their flower girls in gloves if they are wearing gloves as well, in attempts to tie the bridal theme together. Gloves are not usually suitable for very young children.
Younger children might be inclined to tear them off and throw them on the floor halfway through the ceremony if they are bothered by them. However, if your flower girl is old enough to wear gloves, and is enthusiastic about the idea, they make a great accessory and will make her feel more like part of the bridal party. Wrist-length gloves are most appropriate for young girls, and should be chosen in the same color as the dress.
Bows, Ribbons, and Sashes
If you like to use accessories to emphasize a theme or color scheme, then using bows, ribbons, and sashes is a great way to do this for your flower girl. These accessories can look beautiful on most flower girls. A bow or sash accented in the same color as your bridal party is an excellent way to pull together your flower girl’s look to complement the entire bridal party.
Headpieces
Headpieces can be a fun accessory to use for your flower girl. You have an endless array of options when choosing a flower girl’s hair style, and adding a headpiece such as a mini-veil or tiara can only add to the endearing final look. However, many of the accessories that you can use for your flower girl will not be appropriate for your bridesmaids.
A cute tiara or a garland of flowers can look enchanting on a flower girl while making her feel like a very special part of your big day. Try to remember to keep the hairstyle and accessories relatively simple and to not over-do the look. An overly elaborate hairstyle may even make her feel a bit uncomfortable.
Out of the Ordinary
Accessories such as bolero jackets or wraps can look gorgeous on a flower girl, and are ideal for fall and winter weddings where the weather is a little cooler. A knit, satin, lace, or brocade bolero jacket is a great way to accessorize a white or plain-color dress. Make sure to choose a fabric that will not irritate your flower girl’s skin.
There is an abundance of accessories to choose from that will enable your flower girl to appear as the princess that she really is. The right combination of accessories can complete the perfect look of your flower girl and have her feeling and looking great.
Orchid Growing Tips
Orchid Growing Tips

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Orchid growing tips: keep your orchid healthy and beautiful with these easy orchid growing tips to get the tips, visit askthedecorator.com. Orchid growing tips – tips that matter although it may be true that orchids require special attention, you may be surprised to know that usually orchids are unable to bloom due to over care rather than neglect. After bloom care for orchids and orchid growing tips from orchid the truth is, i m always on the internet looking for orchid growing tips and tricks that s what led me to put this website up let me explain. About orchids tips on planting, growing and caring for orchids being the most attractive flowers in god’s creation, orchids show an unbelievable variety in size, shape and color of flowers. Orchid growing tips although it may be true that orchids require special attention, you may be surprised to know that usually orchids are unable to bloom due to over care.
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Growing orchids can be challenging if you don’t know what you’re doing. If you want to grow beautiful plants, there are a few orchid growing tips you should know. Some of the tips focus on proper watering, temperature, fertilizer, and light. This article will share a few orchid growing tips with you.
Watering One of the first orchid growing tips focuses on watering. How frequently you water your orchids depends on the type, temperature, and the time of year. In general, you should water them every 10 days or so. Make sure you don’t water them several times a week because you will kill the roots.
Temperature Proper temperature is one of the next orchid growing tips. The ideal temperature for most species of orchids is between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Some orchids require a cooling period during the fool so that they can grow flowers. You need to know your specific type of orchid so you can properly control the temperature.
Fertilizer One of the next orchid growing tips is about fertilizer. As a rule of thumb, you should apply fertilizer to your plants about once a month. If you don’t use enough fertilizer, it may stunt your plant’s growth and possibly inhibit flowers from growing. If you use too much fertilizer, you may burn the roots and leaves and also inhibit flowering.
Light Proper lighting is one of the final orchid growing tips. The leaves on the plant should be bright green. If the leaves are dark green, the plant is not getting enough light. If they are reddish green, they are getting too much light. Species like phalaenopsis and paphiopedilums should have less light. They should be placed in a window facing northeast or moved further away from the window.
These are a few orchid growing tips that you should know. Make sure you don’t water your plants too much or you could kill the roots. You may also damage the roots by using too much fertilizer. Try to keep the temperature between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Caring for orchids is actually an ancient custom, as people have been growing and harvesting orchids for hundreds of years. With so many different species of orchids growing in so many different climates, the different types of care are too numerous to mention. However, there are a number of general care tips and techniques that will hold true for most of the orchid species that are commonly grown.
Growing orchids, as growing any plant successfully, is a task that can be easy but must be approached with care. Beginning orchid growers will usually find that they can keep their plant alive and green and even growing, but they have trouble getting it to bloom well or at all. Choosing the correct type of orchid can help with this problem Here are a couple of orchid types that are good for beginners.
Cymbidium is another very popular type of orchids. There are at least 40 species and thousands of hybrid cymbidiums. Cymbidiums are most likely the orchid that has been cultivated by humans for the longest. Cymbidiums ca grow on the on trees, the ground, and on rocks. Cymbidiums are usually found in Japan, China, South East Asia and Australia. Cymbidiums are a forgiving species of orchid and are well suited for people who are just starting out in orchid growing. If cared for properly, they will bloom consistently every season.
Denrobiums are another large genus of orchids composed of well over a thousand distinct species. These beautiful orchids are commonly found in Northern India, South East Asia, Australia and Polynesia. Denrobiums commonly thrive at or near the equator in humid and tropical climates, as well as in climates with distinct summer and winter seasons. These flowers grow well, but are not advisable for beginners sine they are hard to get to bloom on a regular basis.
Phalaenopsis are orchids have blooms that last for a long time. Phalaenopsis are another genus of orchid that are good for beginners due to their forgiving nature of care. This type of orchid is commonly used for weddings and is a native to the Philippines.
The Vanda is yet another good orchid genus for people who are just learning how to grow them. Vandas typically have blue, orange, red or yellow flowers in large clusters that can last for up to 2 weeks.
Orchid care for beginners is also mostly about light, temperature and water. Orchids need a temperature range of about ten to fifteen degrees to bloom properly. Orchids need a good balance of shade and light. Not too much of each, or they will grow green foliage but will not bloom. Orchids require regular watering. The best watering schedule is to water early enough in the day so the plant will be fairly dried out by nightfall. While the amount of water the plant will need will vary somewhat depending the geographic location, conventional wisdom is to water the orchid once per day in the winter and twice per day during the summer.
Basics of Floral Astrology
One of the great ways to express our feelings is sending flowers to the ones we love. Flowers create the feeling of happiness and appreciation. There are many reasons why we send flowers to our family, friends and special someone. Most women love receiving flowers for they tend to soothe, cheer, and create passion, as well as to beautify. Flowers generate intimacy and improve the mood.
You can learn the basics of floral astrology – Flowers Indianapolis by searching the internet. There are different types of flowers for different occasions and if you are planning to send flowers for your friend’s birthday, it is best to learn the basics of floral astrology – Floral Indianapolis. Many websites provide ideas and tips if you want to learn the basics of floral astrology.
Learn the basics of floral astrology – Flowers Indianapolis is important in sending flower arrangements to the people close to you. They will feel more cherished if you learn the basics of floral astrology – Flower Indianapolis.
Here is the list of flowers for each month to help you learn the basics of floral astrology – Flower Indianapolis. With this list, you can have a better idea in sending flower arrangements for birthdays.
Carnation is the flower for the month of January. Carnation is known to be connected with attraction, which is best for welcoming the New Year.
For the month of February, you can send Iris to your special someone. Iris has cool winter shades of blue and the color white that reminds of the snow. The flower Iris corresponds to wisdom, hope as well as faith.
Daffodil represents the month of March. Daffodil is one of the first flowers that blossom in spring. It symbolizes rejuvenation and rebirth and sends regard and warmth to the person who receives it.
For those who were born in the month of April, the flower that is best for the month is Daisy. It is a symbol of innocence. Many people love daisies for their large lively blossoms.
Lily is the flower for the month of May. It is beautiful and fragrant and is associated with purity.
The flower for the month of June is Rose, which is one of the most popular flowers in the world. Roses represent appreciation and love.
Larkspur is the flower for July, which is connected to levity or cheerfulness. With its lively colors, it reminds us the days of summer.
For the month of August, the best flower to give to your loved ones is Gladiolus. Named after the gladiator sword, Gladiolus means sincerity and strength.
The birthday flower for September is Aster. Aster is the type of flower that is commonly used as accents for different flower arrangements. Asters are known to symbolize love.
Marigold is the birthday flower for October. It is the best flower for the month that has the golden colors of the autumn season. Marigold is connected with affection.
For the month of November, Chrysanthemum is the birthday flower. The exciting and vivid colors of Chrysanthemum create cheerfulness.
For the Christmas season of December, Poinsettia is the birthday flower. It represents festivity and good cheer.
Flower Delivery
“Earth laughs in flowers.”-Ralph Waldo Emerson quotes
Gifting Flowers to your near ones is a special experience which can not be expressed in words. It is all about a rich feeling which springs from the heart. It is a source of pleasure which can be compared with none. Flowers are one of the best gifts for any occasion. Nothing can convey your emotions better than flowers. A single rose expresses the inner most feelings of the heart in a beautiful manner. Assortments of flowers are even better! They are about enriched feelings and sensations. A colourful assortment of flowers is one of the best gifts that one can offer to their loved ones.
The origin of the process of gifting flowers is obscured in history. It is a widely prevalent process cutting across cultures.Flowers were revered in ancient Greece as property of the Gods. In the other ancient cultures flowers were given to near ones as gifts. Flowers had a special importance in the Victorian times. They were used to convey eternal love. Lovers used to write a whole letter with flower petals to express their inner feelings. The form of expressing love changed with time and it gained momentum with the passage of every century to invade the space of almost each and every occasion.
In modern times, flowers are not only sent to women but it is gifted to men as well. A nice flower bouquet can be an exclusive gift for the man of your dreams. Even children nowadays get in to the act of wishing their dear ones with flowers. They present roses, gerberas or other vibrant flowers to their friends, class mates or their class teachers.
While gifting flowers, the occasion for which it is being given is to be kept in mind. Roses can be gifted in a number of events. Red roses are taken to be the most romantic gift during Valentine’s Day, Wedding Ceremony and Anniversaries. The colour red stands for “love” and “passion”. Pink Roses can be sent to a lover on Valentine’s Day because it signifies “romance”. Yellow Roses can always be gifted to a special friend. White roses and other white flowers are apt for a funeral ceremony. Lilies, Gerberas, Carnations and Orchids in bouquets, baskets and other arrangements can just light up different occasions. During events like Raksha Bandhan, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Durga Puja, Diwali and Mother’s Day flowers of different colours are prized gifts.
Different Types of Flower Arrangement
Assorted Flowers
A rich assortment of flowers are always special. They are associated with multiple emotions. Imagine the love which is linked with a heart shaped floral arrangement! They just speak your heart. Consisting of exotic, elegant and wildly beautiful variants Assorted Flowers light up moods.
Carnations
Carnations are wonderful flowers which are associated with love and fascination. A beautiful arrangement of carnations make life appear bright. Carnations as gift bring difference to life with a newfound freshness.
Flower Bouquets
A bouquet of flowers are all about love and care. Flower Bouquets appear in exclusive shapes. There are heart shaped bouquets, flowers wrapped in attractive foils and other fascinating variants to express your heart. Flowers Bouquets are big sized arrangements for those with a big heart.
Flower Baskets
It appears really nice when you gift your loved ones in India flower baskets . Different flowers in attractive cane basketsof beautiful shape and design add a different and refreshing dimension to occasions. They are baskets filled with love.
Flowers in a Vase
Imagine the beauty of a room where there is a vase filled with bright flowers! They define the decor and convey a senseof goodness. Flowers in fashionable vases are gifts to enrich the life of those you love.
Gerberas
Gerberas , one of the most colourful flowers, have the advantage of being kept in a vase for a long time. They don’t wither away easily. Having beauty of their own, gerberas only fascinate.
Orchids
There is a lot attributed to the charm of orchids . They can be presented all the year round. Having amazing shapes andcolours, orchids are gifts to win a persons heart.
Roses
The king of flowers are roses . Red, pink, yellow or white, roses are a class apart. A nice looking arrangement of roses can be sent to India for expressing love, friendship or condolences. Roses are exceptional gifts for different occasions. They communicate a lot in very short time.
Flowers are all about higher emotions. They bring smile to faces and spread a sense of happiness which stays for a long time. Celebrating occasions like birthdays and anniversaries with flowers is fun! Flowers are always there as trusted friends when love blooms between two individuals. In times of condolence flowers help in expressing sympathy. Flowers have even a greater role to play; they help in mending bridges in relationships when differences occur. They have innumerable roles to play in life, roles which are divine. Flowers speak a thousand words which are prized and straight from the heart. A heart which beats all the time for ones who are special.
meaning behind flowers

meaning behind flowers
As we all know, flowers can vary into a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes. With each color or flower comes a specific meaning. The flower can have a specific impact on the meaning but in general, the color carries the same meaning for each flower. The different meanings of flowers are so vast that it is important to specify to the receiver why you are sending the flower. If the reasoning is love simply, say I love you with your Red flower. If the reasoning is as a thank you to a friend for being there include a thank you with your pink flower.
Flower color meanings date back to a time which none of us can remember. Some meanings are dated back to biblical times or earlier. These meanings have carried over through the generations without losing significance.
The Red flower is thought to signify your love, respect or passion to another person. It also signifies a great courage in a person. When given a red flower it is meant to say you mean a great deal to the person that you received it from. By receiving a red flower you are being told that you are a loved and honorable person that is deeply respected.
The Pink flower represents Gentility, perfect happiness, please believe, grace, confidence, thankfulness and Admiration. The person giving this will have your best interest at heart and be giving you a good deal of thought.
The Yellow flower has quite the mixture of meanings that you will want to be sure you specify which meaning you imply when giving it. Yellow represents joy, friendship, happiness, jealousy, zeal and trying to care. It is important to specify, because the person you are sending the flower to, could also know the meaning of the yellow flower, you will not want them to get the wrong idea.
The White flower is perhaps the most popular after the Red. Its meaning signifies Purity, innocence, secrecy, silence, and heavenly. This type of flower is often used within a church, funeral services, or any type of religious rite that occurs.
A Coral or Peach flower carries the meaning of desire, enthusiasm, modesty, sweetness, and Joy. This is a popular color for first dates or even subsequent dates when the relationship has not yet made the step towards seriousness. This could convey the person’s true thoughts and help you both make the next step forward.
The Purple flower next to the red is a popular flower for lovers. The purple flower has done a great job at Representing Faithfulness, Passion and Hope. Sending this type of flower to your loved one will convey the deepest feeling you share with that person.
Whatever the color flower you choose to give another choose it with thought and a kind heart. Everyone loves to receive flowers, consider including the meaning with your flower as not everyone knows the meaning behind the colors. This will ensure that the recipient of your gift will know exactly what you mean with those flowers!
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Flower Identification Guide
Flower Identification Guide
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Comprehensive flower identification guide for flower lovers and the bride-to-be. Flowers have such exotic flower names, their hues range from paper white to yellow, orange, blue, purple, pink and red.
Flowers are even more stunning in the form of bridal bouquets held by a beautiful bride wearing her magnificant bridal gown.
Before you set your heart on any type of floral arrangement, you should take into account; Fairy Godmother tip! choose flowers that are in season, they are less expensive, are readily available and do not need to be imported.
The perfect colour can enhance your mood and help you find balance physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Things to consider when designing your bouquet;
1. What’s your favourite flower?
2. What colour does it come in?
3. And is the flower in Season?
If you already know your wedding colour scheme, check out the colour flower guide links below to find which colour your favourite flower comes in and whether the flower is in season.
Flower identification guide in each flower colour.
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Cream or White Flower Guide
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Orange or Yellow Flower Guide
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Purple or Blue Flower Guide
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Red or Pink
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Below are Flower Names in Alphabetical Order
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Acacia
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Concealed Love, Beauty in Retirement, Chaste Love, Plantonic Love | |
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Absinth – Wormwood
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Torment of Love, Separation | |
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Agapanthis
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Immortality | |
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Alstroemeria
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Devotion, Wealth, Prosperity, Fortune, Aspiring, Also known as Lily of Peru | |
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Amaryllis
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Pride, Pastoral Poetry, Dramatic | |
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Ambrosia
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The Love Given is Reciprocated | |
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Anemone
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Forsaken, Refusal, Abandonment, Sincerity | |
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Apple Blossom
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Better things to come, Symbol of Perpetual Concord, Temptation | |
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Arbutus
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I Love Only Thee | |
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Aster
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Symbol of Love, Daintiness, Contentment, Unpredictability | |
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Azalea
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Temperance, Fragile Passion, Chinese Symbol of Womanhood, Abundance | |
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Baby’s Breath
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Pure heart, Happiness, Festivity | |
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Bachelor Button
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Single Blessedness, Delicacy, Anticipation | |
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Bamboo
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Strength, Loyalty | |
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Begonia
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Beware I am fanciful, Deep Thoughts | |
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Bell Of Ireland
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Good Luck | |
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Bittersweet
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Truth | |
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Bluebell
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Humility, Constancy, Delicacy | |
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Cactus-Saguaro Blossom
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Endurance, Bravery | |
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Caladium Leaves
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Great joy, delight | |
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Camellia
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Graciousness, Steadfastness, Excellence, Good luck gift for a man | |
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Carnation
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Fascination, Woman Love, Pure Love | |
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Cattail
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Peace, Prosperity | |
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Chrysanthemum
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A Wonderful Friend, Cheerfulness, Rest | |
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Columbine
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Folly, Foolishness | |
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Crocus
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Cheerfulness, gladness, Foresight | |
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Cyclamen
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Resignation, Good-bye | |
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Daffodil
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Unrequited Love, Your The Only One, Chivalry, Regard | |
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Dahlia
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Good Taste, Pomp | |
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Daisy
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Innocence, Loyal Love, I’ll Never Tell, Purity, Innocence | |
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Delphinium
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Boldness, Presumption, Courage | |
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Fern
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Magic, Fascination, Confidence, Shelter, Sincerity | |
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Fir
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Time, Evaluation | |
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Flax
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Domestic Symbol | |
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Forget me not
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True Love, Good Memories, Faithful, Remember Me Forever | |
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Forsynthia
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Anticipation | |
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frangipani
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Shelter, Protection | |
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Freesia
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Trust, Spirited | |
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Gardenia
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You’re Lovely, Secret Love, Joy | |
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Geranium
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Stupidity, Folly, Comfort | |
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Gladiolus
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Flower of the Gladiators, Sincererity, Strength Of Character | |
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Gloxinia
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Love at First Sight | |
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Heather
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Admiration, Solitude | |
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Holly
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Defence, Domestic Happiness, Foresight, Strength | |
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Honeysuckle
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Happiness, Sweetness | |
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Hyacinth
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Games and Sports, Rashness | |
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Hydrangea
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Frigidity, Heartlessness, Vanity, Thank You for Understanding | |
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Iris
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Warmth of affection, Faith, Valor, Wisdom, Inspiration | |
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Jasmine
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Amiability, Cheerfulness, Grace, elegance | |
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Jonquil
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Love Me, Desire, Violent Sympathy, Desire for Affection Returned | |
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Larkspur
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Infidelity, Fickleness, Open Heart, Beautiful Spirit | |
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Lily-Calla
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Majestic Beauty, Regal | |
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Lily-Day
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Coquetry, Chinese Emblem for Mother | |
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Lily-Eucharis
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Maiden Charms | |
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Lily of the Valley
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Sweetness, Tears of the Virgin Mary, Return to Happiness, Humility, beauty, gaiety | |
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Lily-Tiger
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Wealth, Pride | |
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Lily-White
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Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It’s Heavenly to be with You | |
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Lily-Yellow
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I’m Walking on Air, False and Gay | |
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Lotus
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Mystery, Truth | |
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Magnolia
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Perseverance, Nobility, Dignity, Splendid Beauty | |
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Maiderhair
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Discretion | |
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Marigold
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Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy, Sacred Affection | |
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Marjoram
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Comfort, Consolation | |
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Mimosa
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Sensitivity | |
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Mistletoe
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Kiss me, Affection, Love, Sacred Plant of India | |
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Monkshood
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Beware, A Deadly Foe is Near | |
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Moss
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Maternal Love, Charity | |
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Myrtle
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Love, Mirth, Joy, Hebrew Emblem of Marriage | |
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Narcissus
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Egotism, Self, Formality, Stay as Sweet as You Are | |
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Nasturtium
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Conquest, Patriotism, Victory in Battle | |
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Orange Blossom
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Your Purity Equals Your Loveliness, Innocence, Eternal Love | |
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Orange Mock
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Deceit | |
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Orchid
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Love, Beauty, Refinement, Beautiful Lady, Chinese Symbol for Many Children, Charm | |
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Orchid Cattleya
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Mature Charm | |
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Orleander
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Beauty, Grace | |
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Palm Leaves
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Victory, Success, Triumph | |
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Peony
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Healing, Happy Life, Happy Marriage | |
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Petunia
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Resentment, Anger, Your Presence Sooths Me | |
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Pine
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Hope, Pity | |
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Poppy
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Eternal Sleep, Oblivion, Imagination, Dreaminess | |
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Primrose
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I Can’t Live Without You, Young Love | |
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Primrose Evening
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Inconstancy | |
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Rose-Leaf
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You May Hope | |
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Rose-Pink
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Perfect Happiness, Please Believe Me | |
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Rose-Red
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Love, I Love You | |
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Rose-Tea
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I’ll Remember Always | |
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Rose-Thornless
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Love at First Sight | |
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Rose-White
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Innocence, Purity, I am Worthy of You, You’re Heavenly | |
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Rose-Yellow
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Decrease of Love, Jealousy, Try to Care | |
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Rosebud
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Beauty, Youth, A Heart Innocent of Love | |
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Snapdragon
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Gracious Lady, Presumption, Deception | |
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Spider
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Elope with Me | |
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Stephanotis
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Happiness in Marriage, Desire to Travel, Good Luck | |
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Stock
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Bonds of Affection, You’ll Always Be Beautiful to Me, Promptness | |
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Sunflower
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Pride, Sunshine, Devotion | |
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Sweetpea
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Good-bye, Departure, Blissful Pleasure, Thank You for a Lovely Time | |
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Tulip
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Love, Symbol of the Perfect Lover | |
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Violet
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Modesty, Faithfulness, Simplicity | |
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Viscaria
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Will You Dance With Me | |
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Wisteria
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Welcome, Youth, Poetry, Steadfast | |
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Zinnia
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Lasting Affection, Rememberance |
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