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Here is a list of flowers and their meanings.

Abor vitae Unchanging friendship

Acacia Secret love

Acorn  Nordic symbol of life and immortality

Allspice CompassionAloe Grief 

Amaryllis Pride; Timidity

Ambrosia Love returned

Anemone Unfading love

Angelica Inspiration

Aniseed Restoration of youth

Apple Preference

Arbutis Only love

Aster Love; daintiness

AzaleaTake care of yourself for me; fragile passion; Chinese symbolof w

Baby's breath Everlasting Love

Bachelor button Celibacy

Basil Best Wishes, Love

Bay leaf  Strength

Begonia Beware

Bells of ireland Good luck 

Bird of paradise Magnificence

Bittersweet Truth

Bluebell Humility; constancyBorage Courage

Bouquet of withered flower Rejected love

Burnet A merry heart

Buttercup Cheerfulness

Cactus Endurance; warmth

Calendula Joy

Camellia Admiration; perfection; good luck gift to a man

Camellia, white. Loveliness.

Candytuft indifferenceCarnation (in general)

Health and energy; Bonds of affection; fascination; womanlove

Carnation (pink) I'll never forget you

Carnation (purple) Capriciousness; whimsical; changeable

Carnation (red) My heart aches for you; admiration

Carnation (solid color) Yes

Carnation (striped) Sorry I can't be with you; wish I could be with you

Carnation (white)Sweet and lovely; innocence; pure love; woman's good luck gift

Carnation (yellow) Rejection; disdain

Carnation, deep red Pity my poor heart.Cattail Peace; prosperity

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China Aster Var ety

Chrysanthemum (in general) Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend

Chrysanthemum (red) I love

Chrysanthemum (white) Truth

Chrysanthemum (yellow) Slighted love

Clover Good luck 

Clover, four leaf  Be mine

Columbine Folly.

Columbine, purple Resolved to win.

Coreopsis Always cheerful

Coriander LustCowslip Pensiveness; winning grace

Crocus Cheerfulness; abuse not

Cyclamen Resignation and goodbye

Daffodil Respect

Daisy Innocence.

Dandelion Wishes come true

Dead leaves Sadness.

Deadly nightshade Falsehood.

Eucalyptus ProtectionFennel Worthy of all praise

Fern Sincerity

Fern (magic) Fascination; confidence and shelter 

Fern (maidenhair) Secret bond of love

Feverfew Protection

Fir Time

Flax Domestic symbol; fate

Forget True love, don't forget me

Forsythia Anticipation

Fuchsia, scarlet Taste.Gardenia You're lovely; secret love

Garland of roses Reward of virtue

Garlic Courage; strength

Geranium (scented) Preference

Geranium, rose Preference.

Geranium, scarlet Consolation.

Gladiolus Love at first sight

Goldenrod Be cautious.

Grass Submission; utility

Heather (lavender) Admiration; solitude

Heather (white) Protection; wishes will come true

Heliotrope Devotion.

Hibiscus Delicate beauty

Holly Good will, Defense;domestic Happiness; foresight

Honeysuckle Generous and devoted affection

Hyacinth (blue) Constancy

Hyacinth (general) Games and sports; rashness;flower dedicated to Apollo

Hyacinth (purple) I'm sorry; please forgive me; sorrow

Hyacinth (red or pink) Play

Hyacinth (white) Loveliness; I'll pray for youHyacinth (yellow) Jealousy