The Language of Love through the meaning of Flowers

The special meanings of flowers - Floriography - made it's debut during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901)
Many publishers of that era printed dozens of dictionaries and guidebooks on Floriography " the delicate message of flowers"

Lovers used the guides to gather 'bokays', nosegays or poseys which means a small, unique reminder of love

Tussy mussies / from the medieval - tussie - a knot of flowers and mussie - the moss used to keep the flowers fresh and clean smelling

The Victorian lady also had special holders for these messages of love
The holders allowed her to carry flowers along with her purse or muff

It was during this time that brides began to carry 'bokays' made of flowers that meant something special to her and her intended Love, Devotion and Dedications were high on the list of floral messages
As an example - the following flowers were highly prized for the bride's 'bokay'
Azalea: first - or only - love                                Myrtle: everlasting - binding love
Ivy: - fidelity in marriage                                    Baby's Breath or Queen Anne's Lace:abundance
Lilies:preferably white - purity                             Tulips: declarationof love
Ambrosia:love returned                                      Lavender: love & devotion
Red & White Roses: together for unity