Galanthus nivalis L. (Snowdrop), c1903 -1915. Creator: Harold Drinkwater.

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Galanthus nivalis L. (Snowdrop), c1903 -1915. Snowdrops were the symbol of Candlemas, the Feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary on February 2nd. Traditionally any woman who wanted to warn off a man would send him an envelope containing a few snowdrop blooms. Snowdrops are also symbols of death and mourning.

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