Floriography: The language of flowers. A means of cryptological communication through the use or arrangement of flowers. It is considered an ancient technique that has been used for years. Originally, this system was designed for secret lovers to communicate. Subsequently, most flowers have coined meanings related to love and affection. However over the years, the black market has reinvented their meanings. Now, countless criminals use this once-loving technique as a way to run their businesses undercover.
Flowers and Their Meanings
Aster: Signifies payment amount for job.
Begonia: Beware, danger ahead
Carnation (Pink): Acceptance of offer
Carnation (Yellow): Rejection of offer
Carnation (Red): Pause mission, do not advance
Carnation (White): Go ahead with the mission/assignment
Daffodil: Come alone
Dahlia: Need two or more people (# of flowers represent how many required)
Daises: Schedule a meetup
Geranium: Safe house secure
Hibiscus: Safe house compromised
Hyacinth (Blue): Job needed: Assassination
Hyacinth (Purple): Job needed: Gather intelligence
Hyacinth (Yellow): Job needed: Retrieve/steal an item
Hyacinth (White): Job needed: Abduction
Iris: Common Military Police patrol route
Ivy: A sign of trust, mutual alliance
Lavender: A sign of distrust, commonly used between enemies
Lilac: Signifies body dump
Lotus: Declaration of peace
Marigold: Payment received
Poppy: Signifies payment location
Rose (Red): Mission/job failed
Rose (White): Mission/job completed successfully
Rose(Yellow): Mission started but not finished, need more details
Rose (Dark Crimson): You've been targeted; something bad will happen in the near future
Tansy: Declaration of war between groups (Typically seen in gangs)
Violet: We have someone hostage (loved one, family member, employee, etc)
How To Arrange Flowers
Since each flower has a different meaning, it is important to make sure you are specific as possible when arranging the flowers. Typically, the flowers will be read from the shortest stalk to the longest. It is easiest to lay them along a towel. Make sure to be very careful when arranging and handling the flowers because the number of petals also have meanings.
If you are the sender/initiator, then you will wrap a white ribbon around the flowers.
If you are the recipient, then you will wrap your response in a blue ribbon.
Always attach a small notecard with your insignia stamped in black ink. This will allow the sender or receiver to confirm your black market identity, which allows for easier communication. If you are targeting someone specific, then add their insignia as well, but attach it to the ribbon.
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