The Language of Flowers

This is my second book post of the week, but while staying at my grandma's for the Easter weekend, I came upon this book on her shelf called "The Language of Flowers" (edited by Shelia Pickles).

It went through a number of common flowers and gave their meanings, why they mean what they do and a poem to go along with each one. I was, of course, intrigued by this little book. Flower symbolism has always interested me and I liked that it gave a history behind each one.
I'm sure each of these flowers has multiple meanings depending on which culture or text you reference, but these are meanings according to this book.

Amaryllis - Pride

Anemone - Forsaken

Bluebell - Constancy

Camellia - Perfected Loveliness

Carnation - Alas for my poor heart

Chrysanthemum - I love

Clematis - Mental Beauty

Columbine - Folly

Cornflower - Delicacy

Crown Imperial - Majesty and Power

Daffodil - Regard and Chivalry

Daisy - Innocence

Dandelion - Oracle

Forget-me-not - True Love

Fox Glove - Insincerity

Gentian - You're unjust

Geranium - Melancholy

Hollyhock - Female Ambition

Honeysuckle - Sweetness of Disposition

Hyacinth - Sorrow

Iris - Message

Ivy - Fidelity

Jasmine - Grace and Elegance

Lavender - Distrust

Lilac - First Emotions of Love

Lily - Purity

Lily of the Valley - Return of Happiness

Marigold - Grief

Narcissus - Egotism

Nasturtium - Patriotism

Orchid - A belle

Pansy - Thoughts

Peony - Shame and Bashfulness

Phlox - Agreement

Poppy - Fantastic Extravagance

Primrose - Early Youth

Rose - Love

    - White Rose - Purity and Spiritual Love

    - Yellow Rose - Decrease of Love and Infidelity

    - Cabbage Rose - Ambassador of Love

    - Musk Rose - Capricious Beauty

    - Single Rose - Simplicity

Speedwell -Female Fidelity

Sunflower - Haughtiness

Tulip - Declaration of Love

Violet - Modesty

Wallflower - Fidelity in Adversity

Water Lily - Purity of Heart

As you can see from the pictures, the art is gorgeous, incorporating many works of art from different artists that depict each flower. If I hadn't been so busy with spending time with my family, I could probably give a more thorough summary of why each flower means what it does, but Easter is always a busy time so I just had to jot down the meanings.