Although not a complete list, this alphabetical list of phrases and words with their associated flowers will help you find the right flower to give to your spouse.
Absence: Wormwood, Zinnia.
Abuse not: Crocus.
Accommodating disposition: Valerian.
Activity: Thyme.
Admiration: Red Carnation, Gladiolus, Lavender Heather, Peach Rose, Pink Rose, Light Pink Rose.
Adoration: Sunflower.
Advice: Rhubarb.
Affection, devoted: Honeysuckle, Ivy, Jonquil, Marigold, Mistletoe, Morning Glory, Pear Blossoms, Sorrel, Stock.
Age, old: Tree of Life.
Ambition: Hollyhock.
Amiability: Jasmine.
Anger: Petunia.
Anticipation: Forsythia.
Appreciation: Peach Rose, Pink Rose.
Attachment: Jasmine, Larkspur, Lavender.
Attractive: Ranunculus.
Austerity: Thistle.
Bashfulness: Peony.
Be mine: Four-leaf Clover.
Beauty: Amaryllis, Calla Lily, Cowslip, Gladiolus, Lavender Heather, Lady's Slipper, Orchid, Burgundy Rose, Red Rose, Small Rose Bud, Stock, Violet.
Beauty, delicate: Hibiscus, Hibiscus Rose.
Beauty, un-selfconscious: Deep Red Rose, Daisy.
Beautiful year ahead: Chrismas/Lenten Rose.
Best wishes: Basil.
Beware: Begonia, Monkshood.
Blessedness: Bachelor's Button.
Blushes: Marjoram.
Boldness: Pinks.
Bound: Snowball.
Capriciousness: Carnation, purple.
Caring: Yellow Rose.
Captive: Peach Blossoms.
Caution: Oleander, Rhododendron.
Celibacy: Bachelor's Button.
Charity: Turnip.
Charm: Ranunculus, White Rose.
Character, strength: Gladiolus.
Charity: Moss.
Chastity: Orange Blossoms.
Cheerfulness: Chrysanthemum, Coreopsis, Crocus, Xeranthemum.
Cheers the heart: Bugle.
Childishness: Buttercup.
Chivalry: Daffodil.
Christmas joy: Holly Berries.
Clever: Clematis.
Come down: Jacob's Ladder.
Comfort: Geranium, Ginger, Pear Tree.
Compassion: Allspice.
Compliments: Iris.
Conceit: Narcissus.
Confidence: Fern, Lilac.
Congratulations: Yellow and Red Roses.
Conquest: Nasturtium.
Consolation: Red Poppy.
Constancy: Bluebell, Blue Hyacinth, Scarlet Zinnia.
Contract, broken: Broken Straw.
Conviviality: Pine Cone.
Coquetry: Day Lily.
Cordial: Begonia, Peppermint.
Courage: Black Poplar, Garlic Chives, Oak Leaves, Poplar, Red Rose.
Cruelty: Marigold.
Cure, heartache: Cranberry.
Curiosity: Sycamore.
Daintiness: Aster.
Danger: Monkshood, Rhododendron, Tuberose.
Dazzling: Snapdragon.
Death: Cypress.
Deceit: Flytrap, Mock Orange, Snapdragon.
Defense: Holly.
Delicacy: Cornflower.
Departure: Sweet Pea.
Desire: Jonquil, Coral Rose, Peach Rose.
Desire, travel: Stephanotis.
Despair: Marigold.
Devotion: Hosta, Lavender, Rosemary, Sunflower.
Difficulties, surmount: Mistletoe.
Dignity: Cloves, Dahlia, Elm, Magnolia.
Disappointment: Yellow Carnation.
Disdain: Yellow Carnation.
Distinction: Carnation.
Distrust: Lavender.
Domestic symbol: Flax.
Durability: Dogwood.
Egotism: Narcissus.
Elegance: Aster, Yellow Jasmine, Pomegranate.
Elope with me: Spider Flower.
Enchantment: Holly, Lavender Rose.
Encouragement: Goldenrod.
Endurance: Acorns, Cactus, Eremurus, Oak Leaf.
Enthusiasm: Bouvardia, Orange Rose.
Esteem: Strawberry.
Expectation: Anemone, Zephyr.
Faith: Iris.
Faithfulness: White Carnation, Dandelion, Orange Blossoms, Violet.
False: Yellow Lily.
Fame: Trumpet Flower.
Fascination: Asparagus Fern, Carnation, Fern, Leatherleaf Fern, Orange Rose.
Fate: Flax.
Felicity: Bachelor's Button.
Femininity: Azalea.
Fertility: Orange Blossoms.
Fickleness: Larkspur.
Festivity: Parsley.
Fidelity: Ivy, Plum Tree, Veronica.
Finesse: Sweet William.
First love: Azalea.
Flame in my heart: Red Camellia, Fleur-De-Lis, Orange Lily.
Folly: Geranium.
Foolishness: Pomegranate.
Foresight: Holly.
Forever: Dahlia.
Forgive: Purple Hyacinth.
Formality: Narcissus.
Forsaken: Anemone.
Fortune: Alstromeria.
Freedom: Yellow Rose.
Friendship: Red Carnation, Iris, Ivy, Periwinkle, Pine, Pink Rose, White Rose, Yellow Rose, Wheat.
Frigidity: Hydrangea.
Fruitfulness: Hollyhock.
Fun: Delphinium.
