In the 19th century, the salon game called Flirt of Flowers was popular. The players, exchanging cards, on which different plants were depicted, informed each other about their feelings without words. The game has remained in the distant past, but even today there is a kind of symbolism in the selection of flowers in a bouquet. List the flowers in alphabetical order.
Pansies - fun, entertainment.
Astra - elegance, sophistication. Perhaps this value is associated with the name of the flower, meaning translated from the Greek "star".
Cornflower - simplicity.
Carnation - courage, courage. Once a red carnation (like a rose of the same color) meant fiery love, but ... all too often, these flowers were given to veterans and placed on obelisks. This tradition came to us from France, where red carnations gave the girls to their beloved who went to war: “I love you, come back with a victory!” Napoleonic soldiers considered the red carnation to be a talisman that invokes courage. The ribbon of the French Order of the Legion of Honor is the color of red carnation. White carnation means good luck and pink symbolizes motherly love.
Gladiolus - willingness to sacrifice themselves for the love. The name of the flower comes from the Latin gladis - the sword, as well as the word "gladiator". The stem of gladiolus is really very similar to a blade. Hence the Russian name of the flower - spike. Roman gladiators believed that if the gladiolus root was hung on the chest as an amulet, it would save from death and help to win the fight.
We have long forgotten that gladiolus is a flower of gladiators. We have this - flower first graders: the first of September, children go to school most often with bouquets of gladioluses. Maybe flowers play the role of an amulet designed to protect a child from all the vicissitudes of a new school life. Or maybe, in the bouquet of gladioli “ciphered” such a message: “I love you, my first teacher, and I am ready for feats!”?
Calla - poise.
Camellia is a delight.
Bell - humility.
Lily of the valley - tenderness.
Lily - purity, innocence.
Daisy - doubt. In medieval Germany there was such a custom: if a girl gave a wreath of daisies to the bridegroom in response to a marriage proposal, it meant that she was not ready to consent to the marriage, but she did not want to refuse, but wanted to think more.
Narcissus, contrary to the myth of narcissistic Narcissus, does not mean narcissism at all, but on the contrary - selfless knightly love that does not await reward.
Nasturtium - victory, conquest.
Forget-me-not - memory, loyalty, constancy.
Orchid - beauty, elegance, sophistication.
Petunia - anger, irritation. Joan Rowling chose the right name for Aunt Harry Potter!
Peony - longevity.
Rose - love, worship. Red roses symbolize sensual passion (remember the song "Million Scarlet Roses"). Purple - an irresistible desire. White roses traditionally give the bridegroom the bride, offering her hand and heart. Pink roses - a declaration of love and a request for trust. The hero of the song, who gave pink roses to his classmate Svetka Sokolova, wanted to tell her: “I love you, believe me!” Tea roses - “I remember everything, my feelings for you were not cold.” Yellow roses mean not jealousy and not separation, as many people mistakenly think, but a wish for health.
Chamomile - the world. A bouquet of wild flowers - daisies, cornflowers, pansies - means something like the following: “We are friends. We are good and fun together. ” So, it is appropriate to present such a bouquet to a person to whom you want to express friendly feelings.
Tulip - pride.
Violet - modesty.
The chrysanthemum in the Russian tradition symbolizes deep sadness (suffice it to recall the romance “Chrysanthemums in the garden have already blossomed”). In the East, this flower is associated with the sun and means longevity and prosperity. This is the national symbol of Japan; In the Land of the Rising Sun, an annual celebration of blooming chrysanthemums is celebrated each year.
With this short list, the theme of plant symbolism is far from exhausted. In the old game “Flirting of Flowers”, at times, serious passions were probably seething. Imagine: a gentleman sends a lady a purple rose - “I am madly in love, I am burning, I am thirsty for you!” , I will be able to stand up for myself! ”). Yes, our ancestors knew how to have fun! And we?
The language of flowers
Now the language of flowers is receiving increasing attention.
Even more often, bouquets today are presented with value, and not limited to standard bouquets made by specialists. Even if the bouquets are very beautiful. But when you make a bouquet yourself and pick up flowers, knowing the language of flowers and putting special meaning in them, such a bouquet will be appreciated. It is so romantic to get flowers that will tell you about the feelings of the giver!
The language of flowers is very ancient. He enriched for centuries. This was helped by mythology, and religion, and medicine. The language of flowers was also used in heraldry.
Now much has been forgotten, but such a language exists. In some cultures, it still matters a lot.
In the culture of Japan, for example, yellow is a symbol of light and sun, and they give yellow flowers to people who want light and good. Orange color symbolizes strength, power, pride. And the blue flowers speak of longing, loyalty, and it is customary to give them to those leaving for the army. Solemn violet is a sign of friendship, and green is peace and tranquility. Neutral white color is a symbol of purity, tenderness, sadness and mourning, as well as in some other countries.
Of great importance is the color of the bouquet or the flowers that you give. 
There are customs and prejudices regarding the color of the flower petals. Special attention to the yellow color, the color of betrayal and infidelity. One of the eastern legends says that red roses exposed an unfaithful wife of a certain sultan, turned yellow in her hands. Today, you can give yellow flowers in any situation, because it is the color of the sun.
It is usually considered that:
- Red was associated with the color of life, love, (hence the rose is a symbol of love, the carnation is the flower of passion), and also as the color of blood, a symbol of anger and revenge (the color of war and revolution).
- White color - a symbol of purity and innocence (lily);
- Black - a symbol of sadness, mourning;
- Yellow - a symbol of disgust, hatred; except gold - a symbol of the sun and joy;
- Green - a symbol of hope;
- Blue - the color of the gods;
- Blue - a symbol of loyalty (forget-me-not, violets),
- Purple - a symbol of greatness.
But in order not to be mistaken with the color, choose a universal color of the petals - white. She is beautiful 
it is combined with any other shades and is suitable for all occasions.
Pink color is usually associated with youth and modesty.
Red color in all nations is considered the color of love and passion. In the bouquet, it goes well with white, yellow, and with pink and purple is not recommended.
Blue color in garden plants is quite rare, although there are many wildflowers in blue. The rich blue color combined with bright yellow or dazzling white will enchant the eye of any person.
Light orange wonderfully harmonizes with blue, purple, violet, white.
And the last tip. Give flowers more often. And when choosing a bouquet, consider the taste of the person to whom you pick flowers.
Different nations, different cultures and at different times the meanings of colors varied slightly, but mostly they came to us as they were created.
Acacia - secret love, elegance
Azalea - fragile and fleeting passion, restraint 
Amaryllis - the beauty of rural life, pride, admiration for beauty
Astra - elegance, a symbol of love, a variety of love, sometimes sadness
A bouquet of withered flowers - rejected love
Begonia - “Beware, I am whimsical!” Danger, suspicion
Marigolds - Short Happiness
Vyun - humble perseverance
Convolvulus tricolor - gossip, coquette
Verbena - Be my wife, sensitivity
Heather purple - admiration, beauty and loneliness
Heather pink - good luck wishes
Water lily - eloquence, persuasiveness
Cornflower - Delicacy, Grace
Carnation - charm
Pink Carpet –I will never forget you, My love will never die
White Carnation - pure, tender love, innocence, sadness
Clove Yellow - contempt and failure
The carnation is red - admiration, “My heart hurts you!” My heart is passionate about you, passionate love, passion
Striped carnation - “Forgive me, but we should not be alone!” Failure
Purple carnation - caprice and antipathy, willfulness; unpredictable inconsistency
Carnation garden - dignity, restraint
Dahlia - good taste, refinement, self-esteem, appreciation
Geranium / Crane - Constancy and Utility 
Pink geranium - preference, nobility
Geranium / Oak leaves - friendship
Hyacinth - games and sport
Hyacinth purple - “Forgive, I am guilty”, grief, sadness
White hyacinth - prettiness, “I will pray for you”
Yellow Hyacinth - Jealousy
Gladiolus - sincerity, strength of character
Hortensia - modesty, "Yours for life", some peoples have vanity, indifference, coldness, heartlessness
Sweet peas - parting, happiness, pleasure
Honeysuckle - sweet nature, bonds of love, loyalty to the beloved, gratitude for understanding
Jasmine - Courtesy
Iris - wisdom, faith, valor, “Your friendship means a lot to me
Kalla - divine beauty, the highest degree of worship, respect, admiration; the donor bows before your knee; You are wonderful!
Camelia - superiority and stability, modest superiority
White Camellia - “You are adorable!” Perfect charm
Camellia red - “You are like a flame in my heart!”
Chinese Astra –the late thought and jealousy
Clover - fertility and domestic virtue
Clover leaf - a symbol of failure
Red clover - zeal
White Clover - Oath
Four leaf clover - a symbol of good luck
Bell - delicacy and humility, luck
Medium bell - warning and persistence, I think of you, thanks
Lily of the valley - Purity and humility, reliability, certainty, the return of happiness
Pink left - love bonds
Left gray - narrow love
Lily Alai - lofty intentions
White Lily - the majesty of beauty and purity, virginity
Orange lily - hate and contempt, pride, wealth
Lotus - mystery and truth, purity, chastity, eloquence
Snapdragon - speculation, deception
Buttercup - childishness, childishness, wealth
Poppy ordinary - imagination, dreaminess, eternal sleep, oblivion, fantasy
Red poppy - pleasure
White poppy - comfort dreams; modern version: world
Yellow poppy - wealth, success
Daisy - tenderness, innocence, loyal love, integrity, modesty, loyalty, faithful love
Coltsfoot - maternal love and care
Mimosa - sensitivity, sensitivity
Myrtle - love, fun, joy
Curly Mint - Warm Sentiment
Peppermint - a warm feeling
Yellow Narcissus - Annunciation, care, love without reciprocity, selfishness, narcissism
Narcissus - renewed feelings 
Nasturtium - patriotism
Forget-me-not - true love, memories, remember about me
Marigold - sacred passion, rudeness, grief, jealousy, despair, anxiety
Oleander - beauty and grace
Mistletoe - affection and love
Orchid - magnificence, beauty, love, refinement, diligence
Petunia - anger and indignation
Cockscomb / Celosia comb - folly and foppishness
Peony - recovery, happy marriage, shame
Ivy - friendship, conjugal love, loyalty, dedication, dependence, trust
Snowdrop - Hope and Consolation
Sunflower - dedication and respect, sublime, pure thoughts
Primula-young love, “I can not live without you” Conquering grace
Roses have many meanings - depending on the color and how the bud blossomed
Roses red and white together - Fire hearts
White Rose - Silence
Rose white-red - reunion, unity, common interest
Rose yellow bud pale - friendship
Yellow rose - infidelity, jealousy, joy, friendship, happiness,
Yellow-orange rose - passionate thoughts
R 
oz caroline - “Love is dangerous”
Coral / orange rose - desire, enthusiasm, passion
Rose red - love, desire, respect, courage, suffering from love
Rose red and yellow - congratulations
Rose Burgundy - unintentional beauty
Rose lilac - love at first sight
Rose without thorns - love at first sight
Musk Rose - capricious beauty
Rose peach - the convergence of the beloved, the completion of the transaction
Christmas rose - calm and peace
Rose pink bud - the heart did not know love
Dark pink rose - gratitude, appreciation
Rose pink - love, grace, tenderness, politeness, courtesy, courtesy
Rose pink-white - “I will love you forever,” desire, passion, joy of life, youth, energy
Rose wedding - happy life
Rose Pink - Admiration
Tea rose - beauty is always new
Blue Rose - the sacrament, the achievement of the impossible
Rose black - death, hate, farewell, rejuvenation and rebirth
Rosemary - Constancy, loyalty, loyalty, memory, I am pleased with your presence
Chamomile - youth, innocence, distrust, in some nations - initiative and inventiveness
White lilac - “My first love”, innocence
Purple Lilac - First Love
Purple Lilac - “Do you still love me?” The first excitement of love 
Lilac pink - love and recognition
Tiger lily - pride and wealth
Tuberose - dangerous pleasures
Turkish carnation - courage, valor
Yarrow - Recovery
Tulip - a symbol of pure love, a declaration of love
Yellow tulip - hopeless love
Tulip red - a declaration of love enveloped in love
Multicolor Tulip - Beautiful eyes
Phlox - sweet dreams
Fuchsia - benevolence
Blue Violet - loyalty, loyalty
White violet - modesty
White Chrysanthemum - the truth, friendliness
Yellow Chrysanthemum - neglected, rejected love
Red Chrysanthemum - “I love you”
Cyclamen - humility, humility and farewell
Zinnia - thoughts of missing friends
Zinnia pink - lasting love
Rosehip / Rose rusty - spring and poetry, heal wounds
Stockrose - Liberal and Ambition
It was invented in ancient times, when the patriarchal foundations did not allow the girl and the boy to meet. Then the lovers found a way to express their feelings in such an original way. We can say that the flowers served as something of a letter. The names of flowers people knew, as we now know the alphabet, and the receipt of a plant said a lot - the response of passion, rejection, friendship, location.
Years passed, and the language of flowers was gradually forgotten. Although we love to plant flowers in the garden, but not only we do not know all the names of flowers, but we also don’t realize what they mean when we present someone a bouquet in the form of a bouquet. Now the aesthetic harmony of the bouquet, its high cost is more appreciated. Therefore, recently such an emphasis is placed on roses, carnations and lilies, and are considered to be a cheap gift. But for a person who knows the value, and therefore the true price of each flower, a bouquet of modest heather or forget-me-nots means as much as three roses in a cellophane wrapper.
However, the hidden message of the bouquet can now be deciphered. There are encyclopedias of flowers, where all the names of flowers are listed alphabetically - from “a” to “i”, with the history of each flower, the myths associated with it, and also indicating what this plant means in the language of flowers. But, deciphering the gift, do not be afraid: since the language of flowers is almost forgotten, the donor could give you, for example, a bouquet of cornflowers (insult, hatred) or yellow carnations (refusal of reciprocity, contempt).
But why not try to resurrect this gentle wordless language? After all, some skillfully can serve as whole messages! Of course, to begin with, we cannot do without a verbal explanation of the meaning of the bouquets you donated. But if you succeed in capturing the girl, you can later exchange fragrant messages every day without using such jaded words as “I love you” and “I love you too” ... But first you need to study the names of the colors and their meaning for yourself, so as not to be trapped .
First of all, you need to remember that some flowers mean certain feelings, sometimes quite complex. Do you want to express love? But what kind of love - timid, passionate, loyal, ready for dedication, platonic? Based on this, choose apricot flowers, zhonkiliyu, amaranth, heliotrope, acacia. Give flowers to my sister? Express your sympathy to her (Armeria), wish good luck (basil camphor or pink heather). Give mother pink rose, and father - irises or gladioli. There are certain names of colors that do not mean certain feelings, but carry hidden information. So, azalea means "Fragile love is over", ambrosia - "I respond to your feelings with reciprocity", orange blossom flower - "You are pure as well as attractive", begonia - "Take care, I am capricious!".
Sometimes it is important to know not only the value, but also the color of the plant. In some cases, it plays an important role. This applies primarily to selection flowers, because they are of all colors of the rainbow. So, white carnation means innocence and pure love, yellow - contempt, purple - antipathy, red says: "You are in my heart!", And striped: "Forgive, we should not be alone." An even greater variety of sensations and messages is expressed by the "queen of flowers" rose. Her means "I still love you", white - purity and innocence, white and red - reunion, beige - friendship, yellow - jealousy, orange - passion, red - love, pink - tenderness, pink-white - eternal love, dark pink - thanks. It also matters when giving roses. For example, for Christmas - a wish for peace and tranquility, for a wedding - a happy family life, for a birthday - long years.
Went down the street today and caught a warm, spicy, rich and slightly sweet smell - lavender blooms around))) And I wanted to write about something so magical and sorcerous))) After all, lavender is really a magical plant. She has long been a symbol of love, beauty and sophistication. Lavender is widely used for decorative purposes, for the manufacture of cosmetics and perfumes, in cooking and in everyday life.
There is a legend that claims that its enchanting fragrance was presented to lavender in gratitude for the Virgin Mary drying little Jesus’s clothes on a lavender bush.
This plant got its name from the Latin word lava, “wash, clean”. This is confirmed by the ancient Roman custom of washing with lavender water, adding it to the bath for the delicate aroma of freshness and purity. They even made everything inside the premises to be refreshed with lavender water. Everywhere hung bouquets of lavender for flavoring and fresh air and clothing. And during epidemics in Rome, lavender fires were made to protect the fragrant smoke from the disease. To protect women in labor and newborns, the premises were fumigated with this magical smell.
Even the ancient Egyptians in the holy garden of Thebes grew lavender, it was part of the embalming ointments. In the tomb of Tutankhamen were found vessels with lavender, which retained the smell for three thousand years.
Catholics attached sacral significance to lavender and it became an essential attribute in church ceremonies. Everywhere in the monastery gardens they planted fragrant lavender bushes. Monks and superstitious people in the Middle Ages wore lavender bags on themselves, fixed it on the doors of houses to scare away evil spirits.
Then everywhere they began to use lavender as part of sacks and amulets.
Since ancient times, many centuries, lavender was used for mystical purposes. The Celts even had one month in the year, called the Willow Moon Month (from April 15 to May 13), which is dedicated to the sacred smell of lavender.
In order to concentrate forces on the fight against evil in ancient times, lavender was used in the form of smoking and infusions. In principle, it has always been believed that lavender helps to recuperate, has relaxing properties, helps to calm down aggression and envy, cleanse itself from evil thoughts and intentions, clarifies thoughts and helps in self-knowledge. Avicenna has a very accurate statement about lavender: and a broom for the brain. "
Lavender also helps to cleanse the body of negative influence and restore the forces spent during the ceremonies, so the sorcerers took baths with it, and before the rituals the room was fumigated with lavender. Lavender helps to bring about dreams about past life and to see the future while bathing. Such a bath with lavender decoction is taken before bedtime, while falling asleep one question is asked. The answer will come in a dream. Lavender also carried with them to see the Spirits. It will help to find a financial balance, it is also considered that it brings good luck.
I recalled recipes of love potions, elixirs of youth, good luck and happiness: a pinch of blue lavender flowers, a couple of mint leaves and a spoon of thyme ... Magic is the same - it’s next to us we can only notice, pick up and believe in it)) Each of you can think up imagine a magical lavender story and a beautiful lavender fairy.
And you can still tell this lavender story to your beloved one to come, let him have sweet lavender dreams)) And in the morning, drink fragrant lavender tea together ... I think he wants to repeat such happy moments. Fabulous, right?))
Lavender was used in love magic and to attract happiness, and in a mixture with rosemary to protect virginity, preserve beauty and youth. In the XIV century, even such spirits were released. They were called "Hungarian water". They were considered magical.
Lavender helps to heal love longing. It was believed that in order to seduce a man, one should wrap a bunch of lavender in a new towel and leave it for seven days, then invite the man to visit him and let him wipe his hands with this towel.
If a bouquet of lavender to hide in the bedroom under the mattress or under the pillow, it will help to restore the intimate relationship between the spouses. In "Metamorphoses" Apuleius described the action of lavender: She "not only drives out evil spirits from the room where there are lovers, but also helps them to love each other. »On the basis of lavender, ointments were made that were lubricated with the body before meeting with a loved one. Gentle, warm and enveloping aroma of lavender, helps to find in passionate embraces, fire, refinement, and penetration at the same time.
They say that if a lavender is put under a pillow for a loved one and make a wish, then it will come true. To make relationships trust between people, a mixture of lavender, cedar and nutmeg is used.
It was believed that lavender, collected at full moon, enhances its magical properties. It is necessary to harvest the plant during the period of mass flowering, - at this time the scent is the strongest. The peak of the magical powers of plants usually falls on Ivan Kupala. It is said that witches on Ivanov's day were throwing lavender into a bonfire as a sacrifice to the ancient gods.
In general, the lavender plant is kind, with a warm aura, very elegant, captivated many by its exquisite and delicate aroma. For the most part, for some reason, it is immediately associated with the same blue color. But there are still many shades of different varieties, conquering their diversity.
There are still purple, white, pink and even greenish colors, only the main palette. Shades of inflorescences - spikelets are still a great many.
Plus several different cultivated groups of this plant: English, French, Dutch. And she comes from, in general, from India and the Mediterranean and in nature there are 30 species.
They have different shapes and sizes. Some of them reach a height of two meters and can be used for hedges. Although this plant and the south, but there are varieties quite cold-resistant.
Lavender came to European countries in the 12th century and spread only as an ornamental plant, and in the 18th century industrial planting of lavender began in England and France.
Use this wonderful plant at home. Put dried lavender flowers in linen bags and place them in the closet where the bed linen is stored. It will give it a delicate aroma and you will sleep on it a blissful sleep, as in childhood. You can put a sachet near the pillow.
This sachet will help from insomnia and contribute to a good mood. “Lavender oil stabilizes the human physical, etheric and astral bodies, as a result of which it has a beneficial effect in psychological disorders,” Rudolf Steiner made such a conclusion about this product.
Also, a sachet with lavender will help expel “evil spirits” called moths and annoying mosquitoes in the summer from your dress wardrobes)) Fragrant twigs will cleanse your home of dark stagnant energies and attract creative good forces into your life.
The room can be fumigated with lavender. They take dried flowers of lavender and set fire immediately to extinguish, and leave to fester so that there is a little smoke. After visiting your home as an unpleasant person, burn a sprig of lavender. This will remove unpleasant energy. You can tie a glass with a candle with sprigs of lavender and, heating up, they will delight you with their delicate aroma.
They do not like the smell of lavender and such hawkers of evil, like mice and rats.
