Tag Archives: Louise Cortambert

Language of Flowers: Dandelion

Posted on September 27, 2023 by reddirttown

In the language of flowers, each day has its own bit of flora. The flower for today, September 27, is Dandelion, which signifies a rustic oracle. (Taraxacum officinale image above from Wikipedia.) Louise Cortambert tells us: “But the floating globes … Continue reading →

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March 12: Maple

Posted on April 5, 2016 by reddirttown

One doesn’t usually think of the Maple tree as having flowers, but it is this Acer flower that is the  flower of the day. In the language of flowers, it means “Reserve.” Maples flower in late winter or early spring, either … Continue reading →

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February 14: Gilly Flower

Posted on February 15, 2016 by reddirttown

The flower for the day, Gilly Flower, is also the flower for Sunday. Gilly Flower, in the language of flowers, conveys the sentiments of “Natural Beauty. Bonds of Affection.” Today, we know the Gilly Flower as Carnation, or Dianthus, especially … Continue reading →

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February 10: Hawthorn

Posted on February 10, 2016 by reddirttown

Hawthorn, in the language of flowers, always signifies “Hope.” Louise Cortambert noted that, “To us it promises a beautiful spring; to the Greeks auspicious marriages; to the Troglodytes immortal life.” Hawthorn is also known as Mayblossom or Thornapple. The white … Continue reading →

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