Botanical greeting card

Text on the reverse side: In classical mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow - the link between heaven and earth. She was also regarded as...

Text on the reverse side: In ancient Egypt roses were considered as sacred flowers that were used to serve the goddess Isis in sacred rituals. The ...

Text on the reverse side: In ancient Egypt, reproductions of cornflowers have been found dating back to the first half of the 4th millennium BC. Pr...

Text on the reverse side: Botanical design from a woodblock print by Japanese artist Tanigami Konan (1879-1928), who was the first Japanese artist...

Text on the reverse side: Symbolising loyalty, and a connection that lasts through time, forget me not flowers are given with the hope that the rec...

Text on the reverse side: Originating from 15th century French, the word pensee, meaning to think or to ponder. Therefore the pansies are symbolic ...

Text on the reverse side: Japanese camellia, or tsubaki in Japanese, is one of the best known species of the genus Camellia. The flower represents ...

Text on the reverse side: Water lilies are used as a spiritual symbol in many traditions. Since they close up their petals in the evening, and then...

Text on the reverse side: It is said that the first European to observe this bougainvillea plant, was Jeanne Baré. Not allowed on a ship, as a woma...

Text on the reverse side: The iris represent faith, hope, and courage, whilst they can also express wisdom, respect and compliments. Illustration b...

Text on the reverse side: One of the world’s most easily recognised flowers is symblic of perfect enduring love, whether between partners or family...

Text on the reverse side: The iris represent faith, hope, and courage, whilst they can also express wisdom, respect and compliments. Illustration b...

Text on the reverse side: Known also as blue water lily or nymphaea coerulea, the flower is a symbol of the universe itself. Rooted in the mud, it ...

Text on the reverse side: The yellow rose lifts the spirit and is a wish for general well being, whilst the pink rose is a classic symbol of grace ...

Text on the reverse side: The pansies, are symbolic of thought and reflection upon our inner selves. The narcissus flower represents the ability to...

Text on the reverse side: The rose is a universal symbol of true love that will overcome the test of time. The pink rose is given to those whom you...

Text on the reverse side: Often used as an ornamental flower, the geranium is symbolic of happiness and positive emotions, whilst sending a clear m...

Text on the reverse side: The yellow rose represents happiness. Associated with the sun, it is symbolic of lifting the spirit and expressing joy an...

Text on the reverse side: Though their botanic name is narcissus, daffodils are sometimes also called jonquils. The flower carries a powerful symbo...

Text on the reverse side: A star-shaped or trumpet-shaped amaryllis symbolises pride. Historically, for the Victorian gentlemen, an amaryllis symbo...

Text on the reverse side: The saying 'great oaks from little acorns grow' officially dates back to the 14th century. The acorn remind us to look in...

Text on the reverse side: The lilac's botanical name, Syringa, comes from the name of a beautiful nymph in Greek mythology. Celtics regarded the li...

Text on the reverse side: Campanula is a Latin word and it literally means "little bell". Campanula represents gratitude and humility as well as co...

Text on the reverse side: The Romans cultivated this magnificent rose naming it Rosa Gallica, which is probably the oldest of all garden roses. Ill...

Text on the reverse side: The name “Agapanthus” is derived from two Greek words: “agape” meaning “love” and “anthos” meaning “flower”. With tribute...

Text on the reverse side: Sisyrinchium is a large genus of annual to perennial plants of the iris family. The iris represents faith, hope, and cour...

Text on the reverse side: Botanical design from a woodblock print by Japanese artist Tanigami Konan (1879-1928), who was the first Japanese artist ...

Text on the reverse side: Botanical design from a woodblock print by Japanese artist Tanigami Konan (1879-1928), who was the first Japanese artist ...

Text on the reverse side: In 1630’s a kind of frenzy for tulips occurred in Western Europe named “Tulip mania” and tulips became so expensive as to...

Text on the reverse side: Botanical design from a woodblock print by Japanese artist Tanigami Konan (1879-1928), who was the first Japanese artist ...

Text on the reverse side: Poppies symbolise beauty, magic, consolation and eternal life. A single poppy can produce up to 60,000 seeds, which extra...

Text on the reverse side: The raspberry in the Victorian language of flowers, was associated to the heart and to kindness. It is a symbol of good f...

Text on the reverse side: The Rosa Gallica - the Gallic or French rose - was one of the first species of rose to be grown in central Europe. Illust...

Text on the reverse side: The saying 'great oaks from little acorns grow' officially dates back to the 14th century. The acorn remind us to look in...

Text on the reverse side: The iris represent faith, hope, and courage, whilst they can also express wisdom, respect and compliments. Illustration b...

Text on the reverse side: The iris represent faith, hope, and courage, whilst they can also express wisdom, respect and compliments. Illustration b...