jubabe296
south central Texas
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| Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:58 am Post subject: Victorian floral code |
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I found this on the back of a bookmark.
Use this Victoria floral code as your guide to choosing the perfect message the next time you send flowers:
Ranunculus - Dazzled by your charm
Rosemary - Rememberance
Calla Lily - Elegance
Lavendar - Devotion
Blue Salvia - Thinking of you
Yellow Tulip - Memory
Purple Basil - Best Wishes
Sweetheart Rose - Friendship
Clematis - Unchanged for eternity
Red Rose - Love
Pink Hydrangea - Rememberance
Lily - Resurrection
Sweet Pea - Meet me
Japanese Maple - Baby's Hand 
Yellow Rose - Highest mark of distinction
Hosta - Devotion
Bouvardi - Enthusiasm
Gooseneck Loosestrife - Wishes granted
White Iris - My compliments
Bells of Ireland - Whimsy
Fern - Fascination
White Carnation - Admiration
Green Hydrangea - Devotion
Purple Iris - Promise
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Frank
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| Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 10:29 am Post subject: |
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Very nice Julie. I wonder how they attach all of these to the specific plants? Is it colour, shape? Who knows 
Thanks for writing all of that out.
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jubabe296
south central Texas
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| Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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Your very welcome Frank!! I thought it was very interesting. I also wonder how they came up with all that!! The world may never know!!
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Pinkiered
Lawton, Ok
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| Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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Now what does it mean....Babys Hand?? Someone wants a baby?
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jubabe296
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| Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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I have no clue at all!! That was really weird to me!! LOL!
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glendann
Texas
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| Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Jubabe .You are so thoughtful all of the time .Soooo soft hearted .
My sweet Jubabe.My little doll.
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jubabe296
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| Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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Way thank you Aunt Glenda, my sweetie!!!
And you are sooooo welcome!!!
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