"Nerissa" by John William Godward But pleasures are like poppies spread You seize the flow'r, its bloom is shed; Or like the snow falls in the river A moment white, then melts forever. excerpt from Tam O'Shanter by Robert Burns (1759-96)

Marigold.....................................Grief Narcissus.....................................Egotism Nasturtium....................................Patriotism Orange Blossom...........................Purity Orchid..........................................A belle Pansy............................................Thoughts Peony.......................................Shame and Bashfulness Petunia.........................................Never despairing Phlox...........................................Agreement Poppy....................................Fantastic Extravagance Primrose......................................Early Youth ROSE Sunflower.....................................Haughtiness Tulip.............................................Declaration of love Violet............................................Modesty Violet, blue...................................Faithfulness Water Lily...................................Purity of heart Wisteria......................................I cling to you Zinnia.....................................Thoughts of absent friends   Language of Flowers Roses Language of Fans PreRaphael Home