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  he often used flowers,rather than words,to express his feelings to his beloved. this charming custom was popular throught the 19th century andf carried over into the twentieth. Many early postcards show the language of flowers particulary those manufactured from 1909-1918, which was the "golden era" of postcards. In addition, flowers,trees,herbs, and even weeds were used to communicate thoughts and emotions. Here are a few flowers showing specific meanings that would have been known to people who sent and recieved them in the 19th early 20th centuries. Anemone (Forsaken) Apple Blossom (Preference) Bachelors Buttons (Celibacy) Buttercup (Ingratitude,Childishness) Carnation,Deep red (My poor heart) Chrysanthemum,Red (I Love) Chrysanthemum,White (Truth) Clematis (Mental Beauty) Daisy (Innocence) Fern (Fascination) French Marigold (Jelousy) Hollyhock (Ambition) Hyacinth Sport,play) Peony (Shame,Bashfulness) primrose,Evening (Inconstancy) Rose (Love) Rose,Cabbage (Ambassador of Love) Rose,Multiflora (Grace) Rose,White (I Am worthy of you) Rose,Yellow (Decrease of Love,jelousy) Violet,Blue (Faithfulness) Water Lily (Purity of heart) Rose,Christmas (Tranquilize my anxiety)  |
