| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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In the language of flowers, different roses have a different signification. For example:— | 1 |
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The Burgundy Rose signifies simplicity and beauty. | 2 |
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The China Rose, grace or beauty ever fresh. | 3 |
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The Daily Rose, a smile. | 4 |
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The Dog Rose, pleasure mixed with pain. | 5 |
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A Faded Rose, beauty is fleeting. | 6 |
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The Japan Rose, beauty your sole attraction. | 7 |
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The Moss Rose, voluptuous love. | 8 |
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The Musk Rose, capricious beauty. | 9 |
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The Provence Rose, my heart is in flames. | 10 |
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The White Rose Bud, too young to love. | 11 |
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The White Rose full of buds, secrecy. | 12 |
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A wreath of Roses, beauty and virtue rewarded. | 13 |
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The Yellow Rose, infidelity. | 14 |
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