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Inspired by the Victorian-era language of flowers, this new language of flowers dictionary is a compilation of many historical references on the language of flowers, with additional modern meanings for newly hybridized flowers. It is a comprehensive excerpt taken from
The Posy Book - Garden Inspired Bouquets That Tell a Story.

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    By using this modern dictionary, you can craft stunning posies for many special occasions. It’s easy! Just choose flowers by using our navigating tools; either by alphabetized selection, the sentiment you’re trying to convey, or the occasion in which you’re creating a posy for.

    Violet

    faithfulness, sweet beauty, I return your love, modesty, simplicity

     


    Violet, African

    African Violet, saintpauliaMom with one of her violetsSaintpaulia


    Violet, Dame’s Violet

    Hesperis matronalis


    Violet, general

    Sweet Violet


    Violet, Ivy

    Trailing Violet, Ivy-leafed Violet


    Virginia Creeper

    Woodbine


    Virginia Spiderwort

    Tradescantia


    Vitex

    Chaste Tree (Agnus castus)


    Volkamenia

    Blue Vervain


    Wake-Robin

    (Arum commune)


    Wallflower

    Gillyflower


    Walnut Tree

    Watcher by the Wayside


    Wandering Jew Plant

    (Trandescantia)


    Watsonia

    Bugle Lily

    Watsonia, Bugle Lily


    Xanthium

    Cocklebur


    Xeranthemum

    Everlasting Daisy, Eternal Flower


    Yarrow

    Achillea


    Yerba Mate

    (Ilex paraguariensis) **


    Yew

    penitence, sorrow


    Yew