The Spring, clad all in gladness,
Doth laugh at
Winter's sadness,
Fa la la, etc...
And to the bagpipe's
sound
The nymphs tread out
their ground.
Fa la la, etc...
Fie then! why sit we
musing,
Youth's sweet
delight refusing?
Fa la la, etc...
Say, dainty nymphs,
and speak,
Shall we play barley
break?
Fa la la etc…
When springtime comes and flowers begin to bloom, frisky hearts turn to thoughts of
love, gifts of affection, and perhaps even plans for the future. As the old nursery rhyme (or taunt) went:
[She] and [he]
sitting in a tree,
K-I-S-S-I-N G.
First comes love,
Then comes marriage,
Then comes baby in a
baby carriage.
It’s the natural
progression of things.
Gifts are often
plucked straight from the garden – or purchased – to express
deepest feelings, and, traditionally, those gifts have had special
meanings. In fact, an entire language of flowers developed over the
centuries. It’s called floriography. With the language of flowers,
friends and lovers have been able to express themselves without words,
which, for sake of modesty or or other reasons, are
sometimes better left unsaid.
The language of
flowers is also helpful for expressing sympathy, disappointment,
timidity – the whole range of human emotions.
Whether intended for
deepest heartfelt expressions, occasional gifts or wedding favors,
here are a few to consider.
Astilbe –
Dedication and patience.
Yarrow (Achillea) –
Love, healing a broken heart, courage and inspiration.
Ivy (Hedera) –
Eternal fidelity, strong attachment.
Ferns – Luck,
riches, happiness, family bonds, hope for future generations.
Candytuft (Iberis) –
Joy, sweetness, and beauty in the face of adversity.
Coreopsis – Wealth
and cheerfulness.
Daylily –
Depending on the color, they can symbolize purity, innocence (white);
devotion, motherly love, joy, beauty and courage (orange and yellow).
Chrysanthemum/Dendranthema –
Friendship, love, well-wishing, death and grief (white).
Carnation –
Depending on the color, they can symbolize purity, innocence, death
(white); life and love (red); gratitude (pink); rejection (yellow).
Dianthus – Love,
affection, gratitude, admiration, whimsy.
Goldenstar – Good
luck, ambition.
Plumbago – Hope
and well-wishing.
Iris – Trust,
courage, hope.
Yellow Archangel –
Wisdom, courage, protection.
Lily-of-the-Valley –
Good luck in marriage, happiness, love.
Liriope –
Nymph-like, capriciousness.
CreepingJenny/Moneywort – Wealth, happiness,
Catmint – Love,
fertility, happiness.
Phlox – Harmony,
unity.
Rudbeckia –
Encouragement.
St. John’s Wort –
God’s design.
Thyme – Healing,
young love, romance, courage.
Verbena – Romance,
pleasant memories, happiness, creativity, protection.
Veronica/Speedwell –
Healing, recovery, joyfulness.
Vinca – Nostalgia,
benevolence, purity.
With so many flowers to choose from, you can express all your loving thoughts without speaking a word.
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