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Inspired by the Victorian-era language of flowers, this new language of flowers dictionary is a compilation of many historical references on the language of flowers, with additional modern meanings for newly hybridized flowers.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.

    Branch of Thorns


    Briars


    Bridal Rose


    Briony, black


    Brodiaea

    Cluster-lilies, Fool’s Onion**


    Broom

    (Genista)


    Broom, prickly


    Brugmansia

    Angel’s Trumpets, (including Daturas)


    Bryony, black


    Bryony, white


    Buckbean


    Bud of White Rose


    Buddleia

    Butterfly Bush


    Buddleia, Butterfly Bush


    Buds


    Bugle

    (Ajuga)


    Bugloss


    Bulrush


    Bundle of Reeds, with their panicles


    Burdock


    Burnet, salad


    Buttercup


    Butterfly Weed

    Milkweed (Asclepia)


    Cabbage


    Cacalia

    Indian Plantain


    Cactus


    Cactus, creeping


    Caladium


    Caladium


    Calceolaria

    Lady’s Purse, Slipper Flower, Pocketbook Flower


    Calcynia

    Calynia, Heath Myrtle, (Kardomia odontocalyx) **


    Calcynia, thryptomene

    Grampians Heath Myrtle, Calynia (Calcynia) **


    Calendula

    Pot Marigold


    Calla Lily


    Calla Lily


    Callicarpa

    Beautyberry **



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