Bouquet with chrysanthemums. There are many legends about this flower. Chrysanthemum is considered the "queen of autumn" because it combines the slight chill of winter and the warm breath of summer. Once in the East, luxurious feasts were held in honor of the chrysanthemum, the image of this flower was a symbol of nobility, happiness and was considered sacred. ... In China, chrysanthemum is also highly respected. Here the flower symbolizes loyalty. According to legend, in the old days of the reign of the cruel emperor Mikado, there was a rumor that a chrysanthemum grows on a certain island, from the juice of which you can prepare the elixir of life.
