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The language of flowers, sometimes called floriography, was a Victorian-era means of communication in which various flowers and floral arrangements were used to send coded messages, allowing individuals to express feelings which otherwise could not be spoken.

King Charles II brought the art to Sweden from Persia in the 17th Century. The nuances of the language are now mostly forgotten. Here's a few that have survived through the years:

Red Roses - passionate, romantic love

Pink Roses - lesser affection

White Roses - suggest virtue and chastity

Yellow Roses - friendship or devotion

Sunflowers - haughtiness or respect

Iris - represents a message being sent

Pansy - thoughts

Daffodil - fame

Ivy - fidelity

While these may not be the exact translations of the Victorian sentiments, the flowers still speak to us.

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