Some flowers and plants have held symbolic meanings for centuries; the Victorians collected and codified these meanings into a language.
Since Rosethorn is a plant mage, I thought the language of flowers was particularly suitable for her. Rather than trying to develop new meanings, I simply chose some flowers from a pocket edition of The Language of Flowers. Meanings do vary from edition to edition.
Not all of the flowers in Rosethorn's garden would be blooming at the same time, of course, but Rosethorn naturally wished to plant a year-round garden.
If the language of flowers interests you and you would like to learn more, a search on Amazon.com for "The Language of Flowers" brings up numerous books on the subject, or you can always be cheap (as I am), and try your local library.
Chapter Titles:
lilac - first emotions of love
lotus - estranged love
lily of the valley - a return of happiness
Other Plants:
yellow acacia - secret love
heliotrope - devotion
snowdrop - hope
myrtle - love
jonquil - return my affections
ivy - friendship and fidelity
arbor vitae - unchanging friendship
maiden blush rose - If you love me, you will find it out.
bluebell - constancy
clematis - I love your mind.
chrysanthemum, red - love
chrysanthemum, white - truth
amaranth - unfading love
honeysuckle - bonds of love/sweetness of disposition
cedar - strength
elm - dignity
forget-me-not - true love
red salvia - forever yours
variegated tulips - You have beautiful eyes.
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