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Flower Meanings
Certain types or colors of flowers mean different things, and you don't want to send the wrong message if you give them as a gift! Of course, not everyone knows what a particular flower means, but you can never be too sure! FLOWER NAME and/or COLOR -- FLOWER MEANINGS Carnations Carnation (General) -- Fascination Lilies Lily, Calla -- Majestic Beauty Roses Rose, Coral/Orange -- Enthusiasm, Desire Tulips Tulip -- Symbol of The Perfect Lover Others Daffodil -- Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love A Heath is a gift researcher for http://www.the-gift-wizard.com
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