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The Language of Flowers

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A series of graphics describing various ships using the Victorian Language of Flowers. Originally posted on tumblr.

Chapter 1: Norma Rae/Reuben

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Language of Flowers: Norma Rae/Reuben

orange blossom (woman’s worth)

red and white roses (unity)

purple pansies (you occupy my thoughts)

honey flower (love sweet and secret)

Chapter 2: Claude x Berger

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Language of Flowers: Claude/Berger

 

cabbage rose (ambassador of love)

water-willow (freedom)

sweet vernal grass (poor but happy)

zinnia (thoughts of absent friends)

Chapter 3: David x Michael x Star

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Language of Flower s: Star/David/Michael

circaea (fascination)

gillyflower (lasting beauty)

tuberose (dangerous pleasures)

california everlasting (unceasing remembrance)

Chapter 4: Rose x Cassie

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Language of Flowers:  Rose x Cassie

purple pansy (you occupy my thoughts)

chamomile (energy in adversity)

sweet rocket (rivalry)

orange rose (passion)

Chapter 5: Elizabeth x Olive x Bill

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Language of Flowers: Elizabeth x William x Olive

acacia (secret love)

harebell (submission)

walnut (intellect)

holly (domestic happiness)

Chapter 6: Michael x Philippa

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Language of Flowers: Michael x Emperor Georgiou

wild licorice: i declare myself against you

snowball bush: bound together

crown imperial: power

primrose: i can’t live without you

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