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Symbols of purity: The old and the new testaments of the Bible mention lilies as symbols of chastity and virtue.
Flowers make intimate connections. The presence of flowers leads to increased contact with family and friends. Noble flowers: The four noble plants of the ancient Chinese were the Chrysanthemum, the Orchid, the bamboo, and the plum, and therefore only the upper class Chinese were permitted to grow them in their gardens.
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