wallflowers

Sometimes they seem to run through the minute veins like an ichor, as in wallflowers, with their scented petals; sometimes they are locked in the pollen casket, or brim the nectar-cup; sometimes they come from the leaf-pores, as in balm, and sometimes from the roots in addition, as in primroses and lilies.

The Spring of Joy: A Little Book of Healing 1917

I saw them against the wall and without thinking any further, my mind called them 'wallflowers' (Erysimum) = “giroflées” in French.

ebouriffe - French Word-A-Day 2010

I saw them against the wall and without thinking any further, my mind called them 'wallflowers' Erysimum = “giroflées” in French.

ebouriffe - French Word-A-Day 2010

These "wallflowers," so the thinking goes, are often less efficiently priced and, thus, present opportunities for bargain hunters.

Amex Wallflowers 2006

To mingle freely among the guests, to join in the conversation, to introduce guests to each other and find partners for the "wallflowers" all these little services tend to arouse a spirit of friendliness and harmony that cannot but result in an evening that will be long remembered in the minds of every guest.

Book of Etiquette, Volume 2 Lillian Eichler Watson

The hollyhocks are prim, stiff old maids, and "wallflowers" at that.

Janey Canuck in the West Emily Ferguson 1910

Ishmael was dancing with one of the poor neglected "wallflowers" to whom Bee had kindly introduced him, and he led his partner to a vacant place at the foot of one of the sets; he was so much engaged in trying to entertain the shy and awkward girl that he did not observe who was their vis-à-vis, or overhear the remarks that were made.

Ishmael In the Depths Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth 1859

A collection of love songs featuring Norah Jones on vocals? have indie's hippest wallflowers gone mainstream?

Love, Belle and Sebastian-style Laura Barton 2010

Look for wallflowers, bellis and forget-me-nots in garden centres and plant in pots, particularly where you've planted spring bulbs, so that the bulbs peep through the bedding come spring.

In the garden this week: Rhubarb and some winter cheer Lia Leendertz 2010

I knew it was up to me to blaze a new trail for females like myself, the fat wallflowers who were emotionally bruised by the indifference of others.

Roseanne Archy Roseanne Barr 2011