youth who loved Apollo, hyacinth also represents young
love.
IRIS A symbol of reconciliation and joining, the iris was
associated with the Greek goddess of the same name.
However, the Egyptians knew of this flower long before
and carved images of it into the temples at Karnak. In
Japan, this flower is known as ayame. Louis VII had
irises with him during the Second French Crusade in
1147; from this came the namefleur de Louis or fleur-de-
lis.
IVY Although not technically a flower, this plant is listed
in Victorian flower codes as symbolizing tenacity. Wear
a leaf over your heart to attract a love.
JASMINE Known in the East as a symbol of good luck and
increase, the flower was brought to Europe by Vasco da
Gama, the explorer, in the sixteenth century. The
Chinese call this plant yah-hsi-ming. Italian brides
sometimes wear a sprig of jasmine at weddings. The
name is derived from the ancient Persian word yasmin.
Traditionally, this flower is used in magick for love,
money, and to strengthen psychic abilities. It symbolizes
elegance.
LAVENDER This flower is widely used to scent drawers and
clothing, but is also useful in gaining love, money, and
helpful spirits. The name comes from the Latin word
lavare, "to wash." The Romans added a sprig of lavender
to the laundry and also placed it between sheets and
blankets. A symbol of devotion, this flower was placed
in homes to avoid marital discord.