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Tas small edition of the Flower Langu
the best
has been completely revised from
authorities. It contains numerous fresh
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examples of the language of flowers,
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as an introduction, and a few poems
ive of their sentim ent. The coloured
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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

INTRODUCTION.
Tus flower world is linked with all the
finer sympathies of our nature, The sweet
blossoms that cover the green wood are the
delight of our childhood ; a bouquet is the
best ornament of girlish beauty, the meetest
offering from young and timid love. Flowers
deck the chamber of old age, and are the
last sad gift of sorrow to the dead.
Who does not know that exquisite appeal
of Milton for their homage to his lost
Lycidas? We can never repeat it too
often:
‘“* Ye valleys low, where the mild whispers use
Of shades, and wanton winds, and gushing
brooks,
On whose fresh lap the swartstar sparely looks
 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Throw hither all your quaint enamell’d eyes,
That on the green turf suck the honied
showers,
And purple all the ground with vernal
flowers ;
Bring the rathe primrose that forsaken dies,
The tufted crow-toe, and pale jessamine,
The white pink, and the pansy freak’d with jet,
The glowing violet,
The musk-rose, and the well-attired woodbine,
With cowslips wan that hang the pensive head,
And every flower that sad embroidery wears:
Bid amaranthus all his beauty shed,
And daffodillies fill their cups with tears,
To strow the laureate hearse where Lycid lies.”
It has been objected that Milton’s bouquet
was formed of flowers that bloom at different
seasons ; but we pardon the fault, if such
it be, in consideration of the beauty of the
passage, even as we forgive the artist who,
for effect of colour or sentiment, sometimes
in like manner oversteps the floral boundary
of possibility.
Shakspeare, the High Priest of Nature,
has been truer to her laws in his most poetic
grouping of flowers, and has formed HIS
garland, of blossomg that breathe the air at
the same period.
 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 9

ea, It is impossible to speak of flowers with-

led out giving that unrivalled passage from the
i “Winter's Tale,” in which Perdita wishes
for those which had faded, before the golden
harvest came :—
“<Q Proserpina,
. For the flowers now, that frighted thou let’st
jet, K fall
ine, From Dis’s waggon! daffodils,
That come before the swallow dares, and take
The winds of March with beauty ; violets dim,
But sweeter than the lids of Juno’s eyes,
Or Cytherea’s breath; pale primroses,
0g,” That die unmarried ere they can behold
‘ Bright Pheebus in his strength.
uel . . . Bold oxlips and
ent The crown imperial ; lilies of all kinds,
ich The flower-de-luce being one !”
the 4 Surely this is the most lovely bouquel,
ho, that poet ever wove! and they have all
nes rendered due homage to the flowers, from
NY the little daisy up to the sovereign rose.
The great poetic nation, Greece, gave au
re, actually human interest to these fair children
tic of the earth, and linked a legend of man’s
[18 love, or woe, or triumph to every blossom.
at The laurel was but Daphne, crowning the
noble, the brave, and the gifted with her
10 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
leaves, which were the emblem of her con-
stant and death-daring purity.. Anemonies
were but drops of dead Adonis’s blood.
Rhododendron was the wicked nymph whose
kiss was death. Narcissus still gazed upon
his delicate beauty in the brook, when he
had become a floweret ; and so on: every
flower had its story.
Tt is also said that the Greeks understood
the art of sending intelligence by a bouquet,
and it is evident, from the old Dream- book
of Artemidorus, that every flower of which
their garlands were composed had a parti-
cular signification’: But we have no certain
knowledge of their flower- ions e7e°:
Amongst the chivalrous nations of the
North, flowers obtained a grander and bolder
significance. Nations assumed for their
padges on many a hardly-contested field,
he tender darlings of the spring and
summer ; and thus. they became entéwined
with the records of the world, and linked
with the memory of heroes.
The lowly Broom, worn on the knightly:
helmet of ns of Anjou, gave name to
the race of kings he sent to our island
throne, the great .Plantagenets.
 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. it
The Red and White Roses were assumed
by the rival houses of York and Lancaster,
and led the tide of civil strife in twelve
deadly battles.
The Rosz became the badge of England,
and shares a nation’s fame.
Scotland well expressed the patience,
hardihood, and “ retaliation” of her people
when she crowned the THISTLE.
Ireland preserved the memory of the
holiest truth in her Szamnroor,
The Litizs of France worthily rivalled
the queenly Rose of England, and were a
war-cry of chivairy.
he “ Now by the lips of those you love, fair gentle-
er men of France,
Charge for the golden lilies, upon them with
d, the lance.”
nd
And England long joined those ‘‘ golden
ed lilies” with her own deathless rose, when
ad
she was, like an eagle, ‘‘at prey” on her
neighbour’s too-near coasts.
There was a most poetic fancy in the sen-
timent that linked the Violet to the name
of Napoleon. Springing in obscurity, and
retaining its perfume in death, it was a
12 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
wonderful emblem of him who rose from
the valleys of Corsica to the throne of the
golden lilies, and whose name has been a
spell of power long after he ceased to breathe am
os
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the air of earth.

It remained for the Hast to give us a
language of perfume and beauty by be-
stowing a meaning on buds and blossoms;
though the Turkish and Arabic flower-
language does not much resemble ours. It
is formed, not by an idea or sentiment
originating in the flower itself, but by its
capacity for rhyming with another word,
i.e., the word with which the flower rhymes
becomes its signification.
La Mottraie, the companion of Charles
XII., brought the Eastern language of
flowers to Europe; but it was the gifted
Lady Mary Wortley Montague who first
told our countrywomen how the fair
maidens of the East had lent a mute speech
to flowers, and could send a letter by a
bouquet. Here is part of a Turkish love-
letter sent by her in a purse to a friend.
She says, speaking of it: “There is no
colour, no flower, no weed, no fruit, herb,
pebble, or feather, that has not a verse
 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS, 13
mF belonging to it; and you may quarrel, re-
the proach, or send letters of passion, friend-
1a ship, or civility, or even of news, without
the even inking your fingers,”
In the letter the following flowers are
Sa employed :—
. See J ONQUIL.—Have pity on my passion.
ae RosE.—May you be pleased, and all your
‘t sorrows be mine.
os A Srraw.—Sufler me to be your slave.
its A pearl, a pear, soap; cloth, hair, and gold
rd, wire are all pressed into the same service:
nes but as we have only to do at present with
flowers, we omit the meanings of the other
Jeg contents of the purse.
of The European flower-language was uti-
‘ad lized, and almost formed, by Aimé Martin ;
rst and the earlier works on the subject were
ait only translations or adaptations from the
ch French: but English writers have a good
4 deal altered and modified it since; and as
vee new flowers come yearly to us from other
id lands, every fresh vocabulary may contain
n10 additional words or sentences, even as our
b, own tongue grows by grafts from other
5 languages,
 14 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

We have, in this little volume, added

about thirty new significant blossoms to the
old ones; and our fair readers will thus
find “ta tongue” for the flowers which
bloom in the conservatory and green-house,
and will not be condemned during the long
winter months to floral silence. “4
We will close our introduction with Leigh ;
Hunt’s playful lines on the language of
flowers, or an Albanian love letter.

THE ALBANIAN LOVE-LETTER.

An exquisite invention this,

Worthy of Love’s most honied kiss, Ee
This art of writing billet-doux
{n buds, and odours, and bright hues,—
In saying all one feels and thinks
In clever daffodils and pinks,
Uttering (as well as silence may)
The sweetest words the sweetest way:
How fit, too, for a lady’s bosom,
The place where billet-doux repose ’em.

How charming in some rural spot,

Combining love with garden plot,
| At once to cultivate one’s flowers,
And one’s epistolary powers,
 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 15
al Growing one’s own choice words and fancies
he In orange tubs and beds of pansies ;
US One’s sighs and passionate declarations
ch In odorous rhet’ric of carnations ;
se, Seeing how far one’s stocks will reach ;
ng Taking due care one’s flowers of speech
To guard from blight as well as bathos,
ah And watering, every day, one’s pathos.

A letter comes just gather’d, we

Doat on its tender brilliancy ;
Inhale its delicate expression
Of balm and pea; and its confession
Made with as sweet a maiden blush
As ever morn bedew’d on bush ;
An then when we have kiss’d its wit
And heart, in water putting it,
Lo keep its remarks fresh, go round
Our little eloquent plot of ground!
And with delighted hands compose
Our answer, all of lily and rose,
Of tuberose, and of violet,
A little darling mignonette ;
And gratitude, and polyanthus,
And flowers that say, ‘‘ Felt never man thus”
LEIGH Efunt
16 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

DIAL OF FLOWERS.
Time of Time oi
Opening. Closing.
ENGLISH NAMES. LATIN wAMES. Noon and Evening.
H.M. 4H. M,
Goat’s Beard .. Tragopogon luteum .3 5. 9 10
Late-flowering
Dandelion .. Leontodon serotinum. 4 0.12 1
Hawkweed Pricris Pricris echioides . .4 5.12 0
Alpine Hawk's
NS Canctead commen ne Crepis Alpina . 4 5.12 0
Wild Succory . . Cichorium intybus. .4 5. 8 9
ee
Popp c 3 Papaver nudicaule .5 0. 7 0
GaveeeVoused
Day Lily . . - Hemerocallis fulua .5 0. 7 5
Smooth Sowthistle Sonchus levis 21d: 0) 5 iia
Blue-flower Sow-
thistle: cure von ee Sonchus alpinus Be One ih2
Field Bindweed . Convolvulus arvensis.5 6. 4
Spotted Cat’s Ear. Hypocheris maculata 6 7. 4
White Water Lily. Nympheaalba ..7 0. 5
Garden Lettuce Lactuca sativa .
. SE OO
African Marigold . Tagetes erecta. . .7 0. 8 ROooAIn

Mouse-ear Hawk-
weed . Hieracium pilosella .8 0. 2
Proliferous Pink Dianthus proligerus .8 0. 1
Field Marigold. . Calendala arvensis 9 0. 3
Purple Sandwort . Arenaria purpurea .910. 2
Creeping Mallow . Mulva Caroliniana .9 10. i2 OS
pews

Chickweed . . « Stellaria Media 9310. 9 es=

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Time (
Closing THE VOCABULARY.
Eveniny
cy
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) 12] PART FIRST.
5 1a
Abecedary . . . Volubility.
Abatina . . . . Fickleness.
Acacia. . . . . Friendship.
Acacia, Rose or
White . . . . Elegance.
Acacia, Yellow . . Secret love.
oo oe=
Acanthus . . . . Thefinearts. Artifice.
Acalia . . . . . Temperance.
Achillea Millefolia . War.
Achimenes Cupreata Such worth is rare.
Aconite (Wolfsbane) Misanthropy.
Aconite, Crowfoot . Lustre.
Adonis, Flos . . . Sad memories.
3S
African Marigold . Vulgar minds.
Agnus Castus . . Coldness. Indifference,
Agrimony. . . . Thankfulness. Grati:
fee tude.
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CcCCoOoONDO
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18 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. j
Almond (Common) . Stupidity. Indisere- A
1100. i A
Almond (Flowering) Hope. A
Almond, Laurel. . Perfidy. A
Allspice . . . . Compassion. A
Aloe»... . . Grief. Religious su- A
perstition. t
Althea Frutex (Sy-
rian Mallow) . . Persuasion. A
Alyssum (Sweet) . Worth beyond beauty. | 4
Amaranth (Globe) . Immortality. Unfa- |
ding love. i A
Amaranth (Cocks- '
comb) . . . . Foppery. Affectation. | 4
Amaryllis. . . . Pride. Timidity. | 4A
Splendid beauty.
wmbrosia . . . . Love returned. | A
American Cowslip . Divine beauty. ;
American Elm . . Patriotism. A
American Linden . Matrimony. A
American Starwort Welcome to a stranger. A
Cheerfulness in old A
age.
Amethyst . . . . Admiration.
Andromeda . . . Self-sacrifice. |
Anemone (Zephyr
Flower) . . . Sickness, Expectation. | fp
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Liscit
Anemone (Garden) . Forsaken:
Angelica, ; . Inspiration, or Magic.
AANEPOC een. A . Royalty.
Apricot (Blossom) . Doubt.
Apple ~ . 3 aes . Lemptation.
JUS Sik
Apple (Blossom) . . Preference. Fame
speaks him great
and good.
Apple, Thorn. » Deceitful charms.
beatty, Apocynum (Dogs-
Unf bane) . . . . Deceit.
Arbor Vitze . Unchanging .friend-
station,
ship. Live for me.
Arum (Wake Robin) Ardour. Zeal.
mnadity, Ash-leaved Trumpet
uty, Hower . 2%, . Separation.
Ash Mountain . Prudence, or With
me you are safe.
Ash Tree . . Grandeur.
Aspen Tree , . Lamentation, or fear.
anger Aster (China) . Variety. A fterthought.
in old Asphodel . . My regrets follow you
to the grave.
Auricula , . Painting.
Auricula, Scarlet . Avarice.
Austurtium . Splendour.
tation, Azalea . . . Lemperance.
B2
20 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Bachelor’s Celibacy.
Buttons
BAliiis.: cr oe we . Sympathy.
Balm, Gentle . Pleasaniry.
Balm of Gilead. . Cure. Relief.
Balsam, Red . . Touch me not. Iimpa-
tient resolves. eee
avS

Balsam, Yellow . . impatience.

Barberry . . Sharpness of temper.
Basil . . Hatred.
Bay Leaf. . . Ichange but in death.
Bay (Rose) Rhodo-
cendron ¢ . Danger. Beware.
132gdNES Po Glory.
Bay Wreath. . . Reward of merit.
Bearded Crepis . . Protection.
Beech Tree : . Prosperity.
Bee Orchis . . . Industry.
Bee Ophrys . . . Error.
Begonia .. . . Deformity.
Belladonna : . Silence. Hush?
Bell Flower, Pyra-
midal . Constancy.
Bell Flower “(onal
white) . Gratitude.
Belvedere: . . . I declare against you.
BELONY 4 ea) . Surprise.
Pilberry' ss % . Treachery.
 THE VOCABULARY. 91
Bindweed, Great . Insinuation. Impor
tunity.
Bindweed, Small . Humility.
Baca Joes . Meekness.
Thug Birdsfoot, Trefoil . Revenge.
Bittersweet : Night-
shade- « « +. + Truth.
ie, | Black Poplar. . . Courage.
Blackthorn . . . Difficulty.
death | Bladder Nut Tree . Frivolity. Amuse-
Bluebottle (Cen- [ment.
Nt taury) -« « «, « Deheacy:
Bluebell . . . « Constancy. Sorrowful
regret.
Blue-flowered Greek
Valerian . . . Rupture.
Bonus Henricus . Goodness.
Borage. . . . . Bluntness.
Box Tree . . . . Stoicism.
Bramble . . . . Lowliness. Envy. Re-
morse.
Branch of Currants You please all.
Branch of Thorns . Severity. Rigour.
Bridal Rose . . . Happy Love.
f 40h, Broom -. 4. . Humility. Neatness.
Browallia Jamisonii Could you bear po-
verty 2
22 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS,
Buckbean. . . . Calm repose.
Bud of White Rose Heart ignorance of
love.
Buglos. . . . . Falsehood.
Bulrush . . . . Indiseretion. Docility,
Bundle of Reeds,
with their Panicles Music.
Burdock . . . . Importunity. Touch
me not.
Bur. . . . . . Rudeness. You weary
me.
Buttercup (Kingeup) Ingratitude. Child-
ishness.
Butterfly Orchis . Gatety.
Butterfly Weed . . Let me go.
Cabbage . . . . Profit.
Cacalia. . . . . Adulation.
Cactus. . . . . Warmth.
Calla Aithiopica . Magnificent beauty.
Calceolaria . . .Loffer you pecuniary
assistance, or I offer
you my fortune.
Calycanthus . . . Benevolence.
Camellia Japonica,
Red . . . . . Unpretending excel-
lence.
 THE VOCABULARY. 23
Camellia Japonica,
Mee of White . Perfected Loveliness.
Camomile . : . Energy in adversity.
Campanula Pyrami-
Doc, Gas ae vees . Aspiring.
Canary Grass . . Perseverance.
Candytuft . . Indifference.
Doe | Canterbury Bell . . Acknowledgment.
Cape Jasmine . [ am too happy.
ent Cardamine . . Paternal error.
Carnation, Deep
Chil Red . . . . Alas! for my poos
heart.
Carnation, Striped . Refusal.
Carnation, Yellow . Disdain.
Cardinal Flower . . Distinction.
Catchfly .. .- . Snare.
Catchfly, Red . Youthful love.
Catchfly, White . . Betrayed.
uy, Cattleya . . Mature charms.
puniany Cattleya Pineli . . Matronly grace.
‘LTofit Cedar, 2... . Strength.
me, Cedar of Lebanon . Incorruptible.
Cedar Leaf - I live for thee.
Celandine (Lesser) Tosys to come.
et Cereus Corea) Modest genius.
Centaury . Delicacy.
24 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Champignon . . . Suspicion.
Chequered Fritillary Persecution.
Cherry Tree, White Good education. |
Cherry Tree, White Deception.
Chestnut Tree . . Do me justice.
Chinese Primrose . Lasting love.
Chickweed . . . Rendezvous. }
Chicory . . . . Frugality. f
China Aster . . . Variety.
China Aster, Double J partake your senté-
ments.
China Aster, Single J will think of it.
China or Indian
Pink. . . . . Aversion.
China Rose . . . Beauty always new.
Chinese Chrysanthe- Cheerfulness under .
ries) a - adversity. ‘f
Chorozema Varium. You have many lovers.
Christmas Rose . . Relieve my anxiety.
Chrysanthemum,
Led Sake ois ek . I love.
Chrysanthemum,
White’. <2 Drath;
Chrysanthemum,
Mellowia: js Slighted love. Uk
Cineraria-.- 6 7 Always delightful.
Cinquefoil Maternal Affection.
 THE VOCABULARY. 25
Circseait es e e oe Spell.
Cistus, or Rock Rose Popular favour.
Cistus, Gum. . J shall die to-morrow.
Citron . cay . Lll-natured beauty.
Clankaacee te. ¥) as The variety of your
conversation de-
lights me.
Clematis . . . Mental beauty.
Clematis, Evergreen Poverty.
Clianthus. . . Worldliness. Self-
seeking.
Clotbur . Rudeness. Pertimacity.
Cloves . ay td . Dignity.
Clover, Four-leaved Be mine.
Clover, Red . . Industry.
under Clover, White . Think of me.
Cobeea . steep OSSD
vert, Cockscomb Ama- Foppery. A ffectation.
iy, ranth . Singularity.
Colchicum, or Mea-
dow Saffron . My best days are past.
Coltsfoot . Justice shall be done.
Columbine. . Folly.
Columbine, Purple . Resolved to win.
Columbine, Red. . Anxious and trem-
bling.
Convolvulus . . . Bonds.
26 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. $
Convolvulus, Blue
(Minor) . . Repose. Night.
Convolvulus, Major Extinguished hopes.
Convolvulus, Pink . Worth sustained by
judicious and ten-
der affection.
Corcéhorus. . . - Impatient of absence.
Coreopsis . =. - . Always cheerful.
Coreopsis Arkansa . Love at first sight,
Coriander. .. . Hidden worth.
(Shots: pao et Ee on ee Riches.
Corn, Broken . . Quarrel.
Corn straw 2. "s Agreement.
Corn Botile . . Delicacy.
Corn Cockle. .. Gentility.
Cornel Tree . . . Duration.
Woronellan.: + Success crown your
wishes.
Cosmelia Subra. . The charm of a blush.
Cowslip .. . Pensiveness. Winning
.
grace.
Cowslip, American . Divine beauty.
Crab (Blossom) . . Ill nature.
Cranberry. . . . Cure for heartache.
Creeping Cereus . Horror, ai
Cress . . = - . Stability. Power.
Crocus. . » - + Abuse not.
 THE VOCABULARY. O77
Crocus, Spring Touthful gladness.
Crocus, Saffron . . Mirth.
Crown, Imperial . . Majesty. Power.
Crowsbill . . . Envy.
Crowfoot . . . Ingratitude.
Crowfoot (Aconite-
SEIN, leaved) .-. . . Lustre.
Cuckoo Plant . . Ardour.
Cudweed, American Onceasing remem-=
brance.
Currante sen . Thy frown willkil me.
Cuscuta . Meanness.
Cyclamen... . Difidence.
Cypress. 3". . Death. Mourning.

Datiodil, . 2s. . Regard.

yout Dahlians. <4 . Instability.
Daisy . Innocence.
blush, Daisy, Garden . I share your senti-
nig ments.
Daisy, Michaelmas. Farewell, or after-
thought.
ae eis-colour-
Ne, . Beauty.
Dae Wild : . Twill think of it.
I
Damask Rose . Brilliant complexion.
Dandelion. . . . Rustic oracle.
28 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Daphne . . . . Glory. Immortality.
Daphne Odora . . Painting the lily.
Daitiel os, vas. 5 ¥ 26;
Dead Leaves. . . Sadness.
Deadly Night-shade Falsehood.
Dew Plant . . . A serenade.
Dianthus . . . . Make haste.
Diosma. . . . . Your simple elegance *a
charms me.
Dipteracanthus Spec-
tabilis . . . . Fortitude.
Diplademia Crassi-
noda. . . . . You are too bold.
Dittany of Crete . Birth.
Dittany of Crete.
WIC) x) het Passion,
Poca nine ae -ortence,
Dodder of Thyme . Baseness.
Dogsbane. . . . Deceit. Falsehood.
Dogwood . . . . Durability.
Dragon Plant. . . Snare.
Dragonwort . . . Horror,
Dried Flax... . Utility.
Ebony Tree . . . Blackness.
Echites Atropurpu-
Ee ME I cn . Be warned in time.
 THE VOCABULARY. 99
ti, Eglantine (Sweet-
i briar) . . . ~ Poetry. I wound to
heal.
Elder . . . . - Zealousness.
Him. . . . » Dignity.
Enchanters’ Night-
shade. . . . . Witchcraft. Sorcery.
lye © Endive. . . . . Hrugalety.
Escholzia . . . ~- Do not refuse me.
Eupatorium . . . Delay.
Everflowering
Candy-tuft. . . Indifference.
i Evergreen Clematis Poverty.
Evergreen Thorn . Solace in adversity.
Everlasting . . . Never-ceasing remem-
brance.
Everlasting Pea. . Lasting pleasure.

hood, Fennel. . . . . Worthy all praise.

Strength.
Fen ... . . fascination. Magie.
Sincerity.
Ficoides, Ice Plant. Your looks freeze me.
Fig. . Argument.
Fig Marigold . . Idleness.
Fig Tree. . . . Prolific.
nt Filbert . . . . Reconciliation,
 30 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

a he a et PG
Hir'Tree ... . « Elevation.
Flax . . . . « Domestic ~ industry.
ew
Fate. I feel your
kindness.
Flax-leaved Golden-
locks. . . . . Lardiness.
Fleur-de-lis . . . Flame. I burn.
Fleur-de-Luce . . Fire. eS
Flowering Fern . . Reverie.
Flowering Reed. . Confidence in Heaven.
Flower-of-an-Hour . Delicate beauty.
Fly Orchis . . . Error.
Flytrap . . . . Deceit.
Fool’s Parsley . . Siiliness.
Forget-Me-Not. . True love.
Foxglove. . . . Insincerity.
Foxtail Grass. . Sporting.
Franciscea Latifolia Beware offalsefriends
French Honeysuckle Rustic bewuty.
French Marigold . Jealousy.
French Willow . . Bravery andhumanity in
——

Frog Ophrys. . . Disgust.

Fuller’s Teasel - Misanthropy.
Fumitory. . . . Spleen.
Fuchsia, Scarlet. . Taste,
Furze, or Gorse . . Love for all seasons.
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Garden Anemone . Forsaken.
Garden Chervil . . Sincerity.
siny, Garden Daisy’ . . JZ partake your senti-
Your ments.
Garden Marigold . Uneasiness.
Garden Ranunculus. You are rich in at-
traccions.
Garden Sage. . . Esteem.
Garland of Roses . Reward of virtue,
Gardenia . . . . Refinement.
veil, Germander Speed-
well. . . . » Facility.
Geranium, Dark . Melancholy.
Geranium, Horse-
shoe-leaf . . . Stupidity.
Geranium, Ivy . . Bridal favour.
Geranium, Lemon . Unexpected meeting.
Geranium, Nutmeg. Lapected meeting.
“ends Geranium, Oak-
leaved . . . True friendship. :
Geranium, Pencilled Ingenwity.
analy Geranium, Rose-
scented. . . . Preference.
Geranium, Scarlet . Comforting,
Geranium, Silver-
leaved . . Recall.
Geranium, Wild. Steadfast Piety.
32 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

Gillyflower . . Bonds of affection.

Gladioli . ° * Ready armed.
Glory Flower . Glorious beauty.
Goat’s Rue . Reason.
Golden Rod . . Precaution.
Gooseberry . Anticipation.
GrOWEH eta se Ve . Extent. Bulk.
Grammanthus Chlo-
Tatotaeie oi Ws . Your temper is too
hasty.
Grape, Wild. . . Charity.
GTASSE Os atk ook, Submission. Utility.
Guelder Rose . Winter. Age.

Hand Flower Tree . Warning.

Harebell . . Grief.
. Submission.
Hawkweed . Quicksightedness.
..
Hawthorn . Hope.
..
aie lee ae . Reconciliation.
oes
Heartsease, or Pansy Thoughts.
Fes th-s cies . Solttude.
Helenium. <: % . Tears.
Heliotrope Devotion, or I turn te
thee.
Hellebore . - Scandal. Calumny.
Helmet Flower
{Monkshood) . . Knight-errantry.
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Hemlock . You will be my death.
Hemp. 3aes. 5 Hate:
Henbane . . Imperfection.
Hepatica . . . Confidence.
Hibiscus 9. -. . Delicate beauty.
Holly . . . Loresight.
Holly Herb . . Enchantment.
Hollyhock . . Ambition. Fecundity.
Honesty . . . Honesty. Fascination.
Honey Flower Love sweet and secret.
Honeysuckle . . Generous and devoted
im, Ui affection.
Ay, Honeysuckle (Cvral) The colour of my fate.
Honeysuckle
on Mrench)) se nee Rustic beauty.
in, Gn BADD" 59 2 Or . Injustice.
sede, Hornbeam : . Ornament.
Horse Chestnut . . Lucury.
tation, Hortensia . You are cold.
j, Houseleek Vivacity. Domestic
Industry.
Houstonia . Content.
or Tturn Moya, .%.. . Sculpture.
Hoyabella. . . Contentment.
Cal, Humble Plant Despondency.
Hundred-leaved Rose Dignity of mind.
ratty, Hyacinth . . Sport. Game. Play.
34 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Hyacinth, Purple . Sorrowful.
Hyacinth, White . Unobtrusive loveliness.
Hydrangea . . . A boaster.
Hyssop . « « -« Cleanliness.

Iceland Moss . . Health.

ices Vanities, sams 6 Your looks freeze me.
fambricata. Go. + Uprightness. Sent-
ments of honour.
Imperial Montague. Power.
Indian Cress. . . Warlike trophy.
Indian Jasmine (Ipo-
PROG ee fires bas mek Se Attachment.
Indian Pink(Double) Always lovely.
Endian Plum. . . Privation.
EBay ero $a A saw Message.
Tris, German . . Flame.
jie nee tea ig Friendship. Fidelity.
Marriage.
2¥)
Spri of, with
ienariu BDYQ Assiduous to please.

Jsacob’s Ladder . . Come down.

Japan Rose .. . Beauty is your only
attraction.
Masri es. es Amiability.
Jasmine, Cape Transport of joy.
 THE VOCABULARY, 85
Jasmine, ? Carolina . Separation.
Jasmine, Indian . - Lattach myself to you.
Jasmine, 9 Spanish
SE . Sensuality.
Jasmine, Yellow Grace and elegance.
Jonquil . . I desire aw return of
affection.
Beit Judas Tree Onbelief. Betrayal.
nt DUPE wae og LK ce Succour. Protection.
PUBOIA. ee es The perfection of fe-
i male loveliness.
Kennedia cease Menial beauty.
King-cups .. Desire of riches.
Laburnum .. . Forsaken. Pensive
Beauty.
Lady’s Slipper . Capricious beauty.
Fidel,
Win meand wear me,
Lagerstremia, In-
dian. . . Eloquence.
please Lantana ‘ . Rigour.
Lapageria Rosea . There is no unalloyed
good.
yun ol apg ia rasie ar, ak . Audacity. Boldness,
Larkspur : . Lightness. Levity.
Larkspur, Pink. . Fickleness.
Larkspur, Purple . Haughtiness.
O24
36 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS,

Laurel. . . Glory.
Laurel, Common, in
flower bt . Perfidy.
Laurel, Ground . . Perseverance.
Lainrel, Mountain . Ambition.
Laurel-leaved Mag-
nolia. . Dignity.
Laurestina . . A token.
Lavender. . . . Distrust.
Leaves (dead). . Melancholy.
Lemon. . .- . Zest.
Lemon Blossoms ' Fidelity in love.
LeschenaultiaSplen-
deus, 4 « « . You are charming.
lettuce .°. . . Cold-heartedness.
ABECHEM en es, Me be . Dejection. Solitude.
Lilac, Field . Humility.
Lilac, Purple. . First emotions of love.
Lilac, White . Youthful innocence.
Lily, Day... . Coquetry.
Lily, Imperial Majesty.
Lily, White . Purity. Sweetness.
Lily, Yellow . Falsehood. Gavety.
Lily of the Valley . Return of happiness.
Unconscious swect-
Ness.
Linden or Lime Trees Conjugal love.
H THE VOCABULARY. a7
inti, &: ee . I feel my obligations.
Live Oak. . Liberty.
Liverwort. . . Confidence.
Liquorice, Wild . .
I declare against you
Lobelia ; .
Malevolence.
Locust Tree . .
Elegance.
nemeere
Locust Tree (green). Affection beyond the
grave.
London Pride . Frivolity.
Lote Tree. . Concord.
OtuSh me i As a's . Eloquence.
Wes Lotus Flower . . Estranged love.
Lotus Leaf . Recantation.
rnin, Love ina Mist . . Perplexity.
ns Love lies Bleeding . Hopeless, not heartless.
slitul, Lucern . . Life.
Lupine. . Voraciousness.
8 fli,
voceint, Madder. - Calumny.
Magnolia . é . Love of Nature.
Magnolia, Swamp . Perseverance.
pelea Mallow. hs . Mildness.
(ratty Mallow, Marsh . . Beneficence.
appi Mallow, Syrian . . Consumed by love.
$s Mallow, Venetian . Delicate beauty.
Malon Creeana . . Will you share my
fortunes ?
388 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Manchineal Tree . Falsehood.
Mandrake. . . . Horror.
Maple... . - Reserve.
Marianthus . . . Hope for better days.
Marigold . . . . Grief.
Marigold, African . Valgar minds.
Marigold, French . Jealousy.
Marigold, Prophetic Prediction.
Marigold rand Cy press Despair.
Marjoram . « + « Blushes.
Marvel of Peru . . Zimidity.
Meadow Lychnis . Wit.
Meadow Saffron . My best days are past.
Meadowsweet . . Uselessness.
Mercury . . . . Goodness.
Mesembr yanthemum Idleness.
Mezereon. . . . Desire to please.
Michaelmas Daisy . A fterthought.
Mignonette . . . Your qualities surpass
your charms.
Milfoll 377.0. spear
Milkvetch. . . . Your presence softens
my pains.
Milkwort . . . . Hermitage.
Mimosa (Sensitive
Plant) . . . . Sensitiveness.
Mint ° ° ry P ° Virtue.
 THE VOCABULARY. 39
Mistletoe. . . . Lsurmount dificulties.
Mitraria Coccinea . Indolence. Dulness.
Mock Orange . Counterfeit.
dy Monarda Amplexi
Cause c= . Your whims are quite
unbearable.
Monkshood . . . A deadly foe is near.
Monkshood (Helmet
Blower) 2 23 Chivalry. Knight-
ErVantry.
Nioonwort— .« s52 Forgetfulness.
Morning Glory . . Affectation.
re ps, Moschatel . . Weakness.
VOSS 8% “Ge Bes F . Maternal love.
Mosseg; Ag se c « Ennwi.
Mossy Saxifrage . Affection.
Motherwort . . Concealed love.
Mountain Ash . . Prudence.
supe Mourning Bride. . Unfortunate attach-
é, ment. I have lost all.
Mouse-eared Chick-
aye weed .. . Ingenuous simplicity.
Mouse-eared Shar.
pion grass. . . Forget me not.
Moving Plant . . Agitation.
Mircdworti= o. 8a i Happiness. Tranquil
lity.
40 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS,

Mulberry Tree
(Black) . : . I shall not survive you.
Mulberry Tree
(White) . Wisdom.
Mushroom . Suspicion, or I can't
entirely trust you.
Musk Plant. . . Weakness. 1
Mustard Seed . Indifference. i
Myrobalan .. . Privation.
Diy rth, 2 cei . Gladness.
Myrtle... . . « Love.

Narcissus . . Lgotism.
Nasturtium . Patriotism.
Nemophila . Success everywhere.
Nettle, Common
Stinging 3 . You are spiteful.
Nettle, Burning . . Slander.
Nettle Tree : . Concert.
Night-blooming Ce-
HUGh o< sa Waste, . Transient beauty.
Night Convolvulus Night.
Nightshade . . Falsehood.

Oak Leaves . Bravery.

Oak Tree . - Hospitality.
 THE VOCABULARY. 41
ey Oak (White) . . . Independence.
wey, Oats o-245. + % The witching soul of
MUSIC.
Oleander . . . . Beware.
I cant Olive: — iF Been —Sdreace:
ty Orange Blossoms . Your purity equals
your loveliness.
i" Orange Flowers . . Chastity. Bridal fes-
tivities.
Orange Tree . . . Generosity.
Orchign <7) yates e Aehelle:
Osier =." ar. am Sel inanrness
Osmunda . . . . Dreams.
OxOyoe sag. se Be -oticn ce:

sl Palw.> . c5ace Ras HVotone:

iA Pansy’ Gos See S Thoughis;
€ Parsley ss: = Gass, Peswony:
Pasque Flower . . You have no claims.
Passion Flower . . Religious superstition,
when the flower is re-
day versed, or Faith if
erect.
Patience Dock . . Patience.
Pea, Everlasting . An appointed meeting.
Lasting pleasure.
Pea, Sweet . . . Departure.
42 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Peach, ees Your qualities, like
your charms, ave
unequalled.
Peach Blossom . . I am your captive.
ZEEE lll Oe eae tse Affection.
‘Peareirces wes eae Comfort.
Penstemon Azureum High-bred.
Pennyroyal .. . flee away.
EPCORY kes Shame. Bashfulness.
Peppermint . . . Warmth of feeling.
Periwinkle, Blue . Early friendship.
Periwinkle, White . Pleasures of memory.
(Persicarians © 2. 62 “Te Restoration.
®Wersimon- 1. % . Bury me amid Na-
ture’s beauties.
Peruvian Heliotrope Devotion.
Petunia. . Your presence soothes
me.
heasant’s Hye. . remembrance.
‘Phlox sev é Unanimity.
Pigeon Berry. . . Indifference.
Pimpernel. . . Change. Assignation.
ines: “Cres gers Pity.
Pine-apple .. . You are perfect.
ve ILChe, Wem Philosophy.
Pine, Spruce. . . Hope in adversity.
ere Pts ar wets es Boldness.
 THE VOCABULARY. ~ 43.
Pink, Carnation . . Woman's love.
Pink, Indian, Double Always lovely.
Pink, Indian, Single Aversion.
Pink, Mountain . . Aspiring.
Pink, Red, Double . Pure and ardent love.
Pink, Single . . . Pure love.
Pink, Variegated . Refusal.
$2 Pink, White . . Ingeniousness. Talent.
Plantam . .-. . White man’s footsteps.
Plane Tree . . . Genius.
Plum, Indian. . Prvation.
Plum Tree. . Fidelity.
Plum, Wild . . Independence.
Plumbago Larpenta Holy wishes.
Polyanthus . . . Pride of riches.
Polyanthus, Crimson The heart's mystery.
Polyanthus, Lilac . Confidence.
Pomegranate . . Foolishness.
Pomegranate Flower Mature elegance.
Poor Robin. . . Compensation, or aw
equwvalent.
Poplar, Black . . Courage.
Poplar, White . . Time.
Poppy, Red . . . Consolation,
Poppy, Scarlet . Fantastic extroode
gance.
Poppy, White .. Sleep. My bane
44, THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

Potato. . . Benevolence.
Potentilla . . I claim, at least, your
esteem,
Prickly Pear. . . Satire.
Pride of China . . Dissension. he
a
=o
2

Primrose: s-9 cs Early youth and sad-

NESS.
Primrose, Evening . Inconstancy. be
Primrose, Red Unpatronized merit.
rivet. w- 4 a" 3 Prohibition. eee

Purple Clover . . Provident.

Pyrus Japonica. . Fairies’ fire.

Quaking-grass . . Agitation.
Q@uamochit. 4. s Busybody.
Queen’s Rocket. . You are the queen of
coquettes. Fashion.
QGince aes asters Tenvptation.

Ragged-robin . , Wit.
RiananGuliseeee ase ee You are radiant with
charms.
Ranunculus, Garden You are rich in at-
tractions.
Ranunculus, Wild . Ingratitude.
Raspberry Remorse.
Ray grass . Vice.
 THE VOCABULARY 45
Red ae ; Fouthful love.
Reed . . : . Complaisance. Music.
Reed, Split . . Indiscretion.
Rhododendron (Rose-
bay). 2 = . Danger. Beware.
Rhubarb . ° . Advice.
Rocket: =i oe ¥ . Rwalry.
Rose . . . Love.
Rose, Austrian . . Thow art all that is
lovely.
Rose, Bridal . . Lappy love.
Rose, Burgundy Unconscious beauty.
Rose, Cabbage . Ambassador of love.
Rose, Campion . . Only deserve my love.
ih of Rose, Carolina . . Love is dangerous.
lian,
Rose, China. . . Beauty always new.
Rose, Christmas . Tranquillize my an-
axvety.
Rose, Daily . . . Thy smile I aspire to.
Rose, Damask . . Brilliant complexion.
Rose, Deep Red . . Bashful shame.
Rose, Dog . . . Pleasure and pain,
Rose, Guelder . . Winter. Age.
Rose, Hundred-
leaved . . . Pride.
Rose, Japan. . . Beauty is your only
attraction.
 46 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

Rose, Maiden Blush Tf you love me you will

Jind it out.
Rose, Montiflora . Grace.
Rose, Mundi. . Variety.
BLOSGy NEWS om co) Capricious beauty.
Rose, Musk, Cluster Charming.
Rose, Single. . . Simplicity.
Rose, Thornless. . Early attachment. OTa
Rose, Unique . . Call me not beautiful.
Rose, White. . . Lam worthy of you.
Rose, White
(cginheneci)|a.emaans Transient unpressions.
Rose, Yellow . . Decrease of love.
Jealousy.
Rose, York and Lan-
RUGS ig es War.
Rose, Full - blown,
placed over two
(BUS oie Sakae Secrecy.
| AVvOS e, White and Red
together 7. . . Unity.
Roses, Crown of. . Reward of virtue.
} Rosebud, Red . . Pure and lovely. a
Rosebud, White. . Girlhood.
Rosebud, Moss . . Confession of love.
Rosebud, (Rhodo-
dendron) . . Beware. Danger.

t ———
 TUE VOCABULARY. ; 47
il Rosemary. . . Remendrance.
Rudbeckia . . Justice.
ERWEE ce ire tees Disdain,
PEGS Nsom ae Docility.
Rye Grass . . Changeable disposi-
tion.

Saffron . . Beware of excess.

Saffron Crocus . Mirth.
Saffron, Meado ify happiest days are
past.
M8, SADR v5 eis de ts Domestic virtue.
Sage, Garden . Esteem.
PAELLOILIG ste ok aes Agitation.
Saint John’s Wort Animosity.
Salvia, Blue. . Wisdom.
Salvia, Red s . a Energy.
Saxifrage, Mossy A fection.
Scaviouse,, ne Unfortunate love.
Scabious, Sweeoe Widowhood.
Scarlet Lychnis . Sunbeaming eyes.
Scuimus— fee. os Religious enthusiasm.
Scovcumtyire we a Elevation.
Sensitive Plant Sensibility.
ave Ber a tae Indifference.
Shamrock. . Light-heartedness.
Shepherd’s Purse L offer you my add.
48 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOW223.

Siphocampylos , Resolved to be noticed.

Snakesfoot . . Horror.
Snapdragon . . Presumption, also
“No.”
Snowball . . Bound.
Snowdrop. . Lope.
Sorrel . . Affection.
Sorrel, ‘Wild . Wt al-timed.
Sorrel, Wood BaOY
Southernwood Jest. Bantering.
Spanish Jasmine Sensuality.
Spearmint Warmth of sentiment.
Speedwell. . Female fidelity.
Speedwell, German-
Us . Facility. rTP
TM
TRH
TR
TR
RT
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7r
SM
Speedwell, Spiked . Semblance.
Spider Ophrys . Adroitness. a
Spee . Esteem, not love.
Spiked Willow Herb Pretension.
Spindle Tree. . . Your charms are en-
graven on my heart.
Star of Bethlehem . Purity.
Starwort . Afterthought.
Starwort, American. Cheerfulness in old age
Stephanotis Will you accompany
me to the Hast?
SIGS Gee . Lasting beauty.
 THE VOCABULARY. 49
Stock, Ten Week . Promptness.
Stonecrop. . Tranquillity.
Straw, Broken . Rupture of a contract,
Straw, Whole . Union.
Strawberry Blossoms Foresight.
Strawberry Tree. . Esteem, not love.
ed,
Sultan, Lilac. . . I forgive you.
Sultan, White . Sweetness.
Sultan, Yellow . Contempt.
ering, |
Sumach, Venice. . Splendour.
Sunflower, Dwarf . Adoration.
sein Sunflower, Tall . Haughtiness.
lity, Swallow-wort . . Cure for heartache.
Sweet Basil . . . Good wishes,
Sweetbriar, Ameri-
Can . Simplicity.
Sweetbriar, Euro-
ve pean. . ILwound to heal.
Sweetbriar, Yellow . Decrease of love.
8 Ne Sweet Pea . Delicate pleasures.
yy ht Sweet Sultan . . Lelicity.
Sweet William . . Gallantry.
it SrCAMOre:.” ai ses Curtosity.
sino Syringa . Memory.
aceon Syringa, Carolina . Disappointment,
Fast!
ily, SPaMAarisk soos. ete Crime.
50 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Tansy (Wild) . . I declare war against
YOU.
Teasel. . . . « Misanthropy.
Tendrils of Climbing
Plants . . Pres.
Thistle, Common . Austerity.
Thistle, Fuller’s . . Misanthropy.
Thistle, Scotch . . Retaliation.
Thorn Apple. . . Deceitful charms.
Thorn, Branch of . Severity.
Thrift Sympathy.
Throatwort . Neglected beauty.
Thyme . Snes Activity or cowrage.
Tiger Flower. . . For once may pride
befriend me.
Traveller's Joy . Safety.
Tree of Life . Old age.
Trefoil . < . Revenge.
Tremella Nestoc . . Resistance.
Trillium Pictum . . Modest beauty.
Triptilion Spinosum Be prudent.
Truffle . . 6 . Surprise.
Trumpet Flower. . Fame.
Tuberose . Dangerous pleasures.
Tulip, Red ; . Declaration of love.
Tulip, Variegated . Beautiful eyes.
Tulip, Yellow. . . Hopeless love.
 THE VOCABULARY. 51
Janet |
' Turnip ay. o + Charity.
Tussilage § (Sweet-
scented) . . . Justice shall be done
you.
Valerian . . . .An accommodating
‘ disposition.
Valerian, Greek. . Rupture.
: Venice Sumach . . Lntellectuatl excellence.
Splendour.
Venus’s Car . . . Fly with me.
" Venus’s lLooking-
nde glass . . . Hlatiery.
Venus’s Trap. . . Deceit.
Verbena, Pink . . Family union.
Verbena, Scarlet . Unite against evil, or
Church unity.
r Verbena, White. . Pray for me.
Vernal Grass. . . Poor, but happy.
WVeronicanm: oe. We ely:
Veronica Speciosa . Keep this for my sake.
Vervain . . . . Enchantment.
Vine . . © « « Intoxication.
sl Violet, Blue . . . Farthfulness.
Oh Violet, Dame . . Watchfuiness,
Violet, Sweet. . . Modesty.
| Violet, Yellow . . Rural happiness.
D2
52 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

Virginia Creeper . I cling to you both in

sunshine and shade.
Virgin’s Bower . . Filial love.
Viscaria Oculata . Will you dance with
me?
Volkamenia . May you be happy!

Walnut. . Intellect. Stratagem.

Waill-flower . Fidelity in adversity.
Watcher by the
Wayside . Never despair.
Water Lily : . Purity of heart.
Water Melon . . . Bulkiness.
Wax Plant . . Susceptibility.
Wheat Stalk . . Riches.
Whin nae . Anger.
White Jasmine . . Amiability.
White Lily . Purity and modesty.
White Mullein . Good-nature.
White Oak . Independence.
White Pink . Talent.
White Poplar a eLumne:
White Rose (dried) . Death preferableto loss
of innocence.
Whortleberry . . Treason.
Willow, Creeping . Love forsaken.
Willow, Water . freedom.
 THE VOCABULARY. 53
Willow, Weeping Mourning.
Willow Herb. . . Pretension.
Willow, French . . Bravery & humanity.
Winter Cherry Deception.
Wisteria Welcome, fair stranger.
Witch Hazel . . A spell.
Woodbine. . . Fraternal love.
Wood Sorrel . . Joy. Maternal tender-
NESS.
Wormwood .. A bsence.

Xanthium. . . Rudeness. Pertinacity.

Xeranthemum . Cheerfulness under
adversity.

Yew ner ae . Sorrow.

Zephyr Flower . Expectation.

Zinnia » » » » Thoughts of absert
friends,
54 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

PART SECOND.
Absence . . Wormwood.
Abuse not. c . Crocus. %
Acknowledgment . Canterbury Belt.
Activity, or Courage Thyme.
A deadly foe is near Monkshood.
Admiration . Amethyst.
Adoration . . Dwarf Sunflower.
Adroitness. . . . Spider Ophrys.
Adulation . . Cacalia.
Advice’. . Rhubarb.
Affection . Mossy Saxifrage.
Affection a POU
Affection . Sorrel. "
Affection beyond ‘the
grave , . Green Locust.
Affection, maternal . Cinqueforl.
A ffectation . Cockscomb Amaranth.
Affectation . Morning Glory.
Afterthought . . Michaelmas Daisy.
Afterthought . . Starwort.
Afterthought. . . China Aster.
Agreement . . . Straw,
 THE VOCABULARY,

Age. ; . Guelder Rose.

Agitation . . Moving Plant.
Agitation . : . Sainforn.
Alas! for my pov
heart . . . Deep Red Carnation.
Always cheer ful . . Coreopsis.
Always lovely . Indian Pink (double).
Always delightful . Cineraria.
Ambassador of love Cabbage Rose.
Amiability , . Jasmine.
Anger ; . Whin, or Gorse.
Animosity. . . St. John’s Wort.
Anticipation . . Gooseberry.
Anxious and trem-
bling . ; . Red Columbine.
Ardour, Zeal . . Cuckoo Plant. Arum
Argument. . . . Fig.
Arts, or Artifice . . Acanthus.
Assiduous to please. Sprig of wy with ten-
drils.
Assignation . . Pimpernel.
Attachment . . Indian Jasmine.
Audacity . . Larch.
Avarice . . . Scarlet Auricula.
Aversion . . . China, orIndian Pink.

Bantering . . . . Southernwood,
56 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Baseness . Dodder of Thyme.
Bashfulness . Peony.
Bashful shame . Deep Red Rose.
Be prudent . Triptilion Spinosum.
Be warned in time . Echites Atro-purpured.
Beautiful eyes . Variegated Tulip.
Beauty . : . Party-colowred Daisy.
Beauty always new. China Rose.
Beauty, capricious . Lady's Slipper.
Beauty, capricious . Musk Rose.
Beauty, delicate. . Flower of an hour.
Beauty, delicate . . Mibiscus.
Beauty, divine - American Cowslip.
Beauty, glorious. . Glory Flower.
Beauty, lasting . . Stock.
Beauty, magnificent Calla Aithiopica.
Beauty, mental . . Clematis.
Beauty, modest . . Trillium Pictwm.
Beauty, neglected . Throatwort.
Beauty, pensive . . Laburnum.
Beauty, rustic . French Honeysuckle.
Beanty, unconscious Burgundy Rose.
Beauty is your only
attraction . Japan Rose.
Belle . Orchis.
Be mine . Four-leaved Clover.
Beneficence . . Marshmallow.
 THE VOCABULARY.

Benevolence . Potato.
Betrayed White Catchjly.
Beware. . Oleander.
Beware. : . Rosebay.
Beware of a fine
friend. i2 FSe os . Franciscea Latifolia.
Blackness . . Hbony Tree.
Bluntness . ... . Borage.
Blushes . . Marjoram.
Boaster . . « Hydrangea.
Boldness . . . . Pink.
Bonds . Convolvulus.
Bonds oF Aen : Gillyflower.
eTAVOUY) | sibs . Ouk Leaves.
Bravery and hu-
manity . : . French Willow.
Bridal favour . . Ivy Geranium.
Brilliant complexion Damask Rose.
Bulk . Water Melon.
Bulk : Gourd.
Busybody . Quamoclit.
Bury me amid Na-
ture’s beauties . Persimon.

Call me not beauti-

Aur) 2 canto mes . Rose Unique.
Calm repose. . . Buckbean.
58 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Calumny. . . Hellebore.
Calumny. . . . Madder.
Change .. . Pimpernel.
Changeable disposi-
Tignes 4 hs . Rye Grass.
Charity. . Turnip.
Charming . . Cluster of Musk Roses.
Charms, deceitful . Thorn Apple.
Cheerfulness in old
age . American Starwort.
Ghecc nines j under
adversity . . . Chinese Chrysanthe-
mum.
Chivalry . . . Monkshood.
Cleanliness . Hyssop.
Coldheartedness . . Lettuce.
Coldness . . Agnus Castus.
Colour of my life . Coral Honeysuckle.
Come down . . Jacob’s Ladder.
Comfort. . ~. . Pear Tree.
Comforting . . . Scarlet Geranium. fd
bee
7
Compassion . . . Allspice.
Concealed love . . Motherwort.
Concert . Netile Tree.
Concord , . Lote Tree.
Confession of love . Moss Rosebud.
ae
ay
ee
A
Confidence . . LHepatica,
 THE VOCABULARY.
Confidence . Lilac Polyanthus.
Confidence Liverwort.
Confidencein Heaven Flowering Reed.
Conjugal love . Lime or Linden Tree.
Consolation » Red Poppy.
Constancy : . Bluebell.
Consumed by love . Syrian Mallow.
Contentment. . . Hoyabella.
Could you bear po-
VeErby gers, is . Browallia Jamisonit.
Counterfeit . Mock Orange.
Courage . . Black Poplar.
Chine, ee ee . Lamarisk.
Cure <i». . Balm of Gilead.
Cure for Beariecke : Swallow-wort.
Curiosity. . Sycamore.

Danger . . Rhododendron. Rose-

bay.
Dangerous pleasures Tuberose.
Death. . Cypress.
Death preferable to
loss of innocence. White Rose (dried).
Deceit . - Apocynum.
Deceit . . Llytrap.
Deceit . oa bd . Dogsbane.
Deceitful charms - Apple, Thorn.
60 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Deception . . White Cherry Tree.
Declaration of love . Red Tulip.
Decrease of love . . Yellow Rose.
Deformed . . Begonia.
Dejection . . Lichen.
Delay. . Eupatorium.
Delicacy : . Bluebottle. Centaury. e
—
Desire to please .: . Mezereon.
Despair S . Cypress.
Despondency. . . Humble Plant.
Devotion, or I turn
NOMINEE sesiew Ye . Peruvian Heliotrope.
Difficulty. . . . Blackthorn.
Dipwitiy yf . Cloves.
Dignity . : . Laurel-leaved Mag-
nolia.
Disappointment . . Syringa, Carolina.
Disdain . . . Yellow Carnation. ey
fa
ae
e
eB

Disdain . . . Rue.
Disgust . Frog Ophrys.
Dissension . . -°
Pride of China.
Distinction . . Cardinal Flower.
Distrust 3 Lavender.
Divine beauty . . American Cowslip.
Docility . Rush.
Domestic industry . Flax.
Domestic virtue. . Sage.
 THE VOCABULARY. 61
Do not despise a,
poverty. . . Shepherd's Purse.
Do not refuse me . Lschcolzia, or Carrot
Flower.
Doubt. ~ . 5 4) Apricot Blossom:
Durability . Dogwood.
Duration . . Cornel Tree.

Harly attachment . Thornless Rose.

Harly friendship. . Blue Periwinkle.
Early youth . . . Primrose.
si Elegance . . . . Locust Tree.
Elegance and grace. Yellow Jasmine.
Elevation . Scotch Fir.
lag. Eloquence . . . Lagerstremia, Ind.
Enchantment . . Holly Herb.
"
Enchantment . . Vervain.
Energy. > Red Salvia.
Energy in adversity Camomile.
Envy... 2 = ~ sebramble.
Rrret’S, 2 sain eee hs
Errer... 5. « « £ayf Orehis.
; Esteem . . . . Garden Sage.
: Esteem, not love ~. Spiderwort.
Esteem, not love . Strawberry Tree.
Estranged love . . Lotus Flower.
Excellence . . . Camellia Japonica,
62 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Fest
Expectation . . Anemone. Fick
Fixpectation . . Zephyr Flower. Fick
Expected meeting - Nutmeg Geranium. Filia
Fixtent. . . Gourd. Tide
Extinguished hopes, Major Convolvulus. Tide
Fide
Facility . . .Germander Speedwell. Fide
Fairies’ fire .Pyrus Japonica. =
Tire
Faithfulness . . Blue Violet. Firs
Faithfulness . . Heliotrope.
Falsehood . . Bugloss. Deadly Flat
Nightshade. Plat
Falsehood . . Yellow Lily. Hee
Falsehood - Manchineal Tree.
Fame . eos Pulp. Fol
Fame speaks him
great and good . Apple Blossom. Eup
E Foot
Family union . Pink Verbena.
— Dor
Fantastic extrava-
For
gance . Scarlet Poppy. Tor
Farewell . . Michaelmas Daisy. Tor
Fascination . . . Fern.
Fascination . Honesty.
Por
Fashion - Queen's Rocket.
Fecundity For
Hollyhock.
Helicity- a0 42° 's Por
. Sweet Sultan.
Female fidelity . . Speedwell.
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Festivity . . . . Parsley.
Fickleness . . . Abatina.
Fickleness . . . Pink Larkspur.
Filial love . . . Vurgin’s Bower.
Fidelity . . . . Veronica. Ivy.
Fidelity . . . . Plum Tree.
1 Fidelity in adversity Wall-flower.
Fidelity in love . . Lemon Blossoms.
Fire . . . . . Fleur-de-Luce.
First emotions of
ly lover 3 a, 2) ald urple TAlac
Flame. . . . . Fleur-delis. Iris.
Flattery . . . . Venus’sLooking-glass.
Flee away . . . Pennyroyal.
Fly with me. . . Venus’s Car.
Folly . . . . . Columbine.
Foppery . . . «. Cockscomb. Amaranth.
Foolishness . . . Pomegranate.
Foresight . . . . Holly.
Forgetfulness . . Moonwort.
Forget me not . . Forget-Me-Not.
For once may pride
befriend me . . Tiger Flower.
Forsaken. . . . Garden Anemone.
Forsaken. . . . Laburnwum.
Fortitude. . . . Dupteracanthus Spec-
tabilis.
64 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Frankness . . . Osier. G00
Fraternal Love . . Woodbine. Foo
Freedom . . . . Water Willows. | Goo
Freshness. . . . Damask Rose. | Goo
Friendship . . . Acacia. Ivy. (700(
Friendship, early . Blue Periwinkle. Grogs
Friendship, true. . Oak-leaved Geranium. Gra
Friendship, un- | Grac
changing . . . Arbor Vite. Gran
Frivolity . . . . London Pride. | Grat
Frugality. . . . Chicory. Endive.
Grief
Gaiety. . . . . Butterfly Orchis. Grief
Gaiety. . . . . Yellow Lily.
Gallantry. . . . Sweet William. | Hay
Generosity . . . Orange Tree. | Hatr
Generous and de- | Thug
voted affection . French Honeysuckle. | Haug
Gens 25s can Se Pe cree. | Healt
Gentility . . . . Corn Cockle. Hern
Girlhood . . . . White Rosebud. Hidd
Give me your good High
wishes . . . . Sweet Basil. | Holy
Gladness . . . . Myrrh. Hone
Glory a. <a. = eure Hop
Glory. Immortality. Daphne. Hop
Glorious beauty . . Glory Flower.
RS,
THE VOCABULARY. 65
Goodness . . Bonus Henricus.
Goodness . z . Mercwry.
lows,
Good education . . Cherry Tree.
08¢,
Good wishes . . Sweet Basil.
vy,
Good nature . . White Mullein.
einkle,
Gossip. . Cobeea.
!Geran Grace . : . Multifiora Rose.
Grace and elegance. Yellow Jasmine.
@,
Grandeur. . . . Ash Tree.
ride,
Gratitude. . . - Small White Belle
Endiv, flower.
Cs eee . LHarebell.
Mechis, Grief e e e e Marigold.
i.
iam, Happy love . . Bridal Rose.
el Hatred : . Basil.
Haughtiness . . Purple Larkspur.
mest Haughtiness . . Tall Sunflower.
é. Health . . Iceland Moss.
le, Hermitage . Milkwort.
bud. Hidden worth . . Coriander.
High-bred . . . Penstemon Azureum.
l. Holy wishes. . . Plumbago Larpenta.
Honesty . . .o . Honesty.
Hope : . Flowering Almond.
LONG cs ris) celts . Hawthorn.
Hope . Snowdrop.
66 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Hope in adversity . Spruce Pine. | I
Hopeless love . . Yellow Tulip. | ]
Hopeless, not heart- | I
less . . . . . Love Lies Bleeding. ee
Horror .-. . . Mandrake. Be!
Horror . . . . Dragonswort. |
Horror . . . . Snakesfoot. \;
Hospitality . . . Oak Tree. sf
Humility. . . . Broom.
Humility. . . . Bindweed, Small. I
Humility . . . . Meld Lilac.
Iam too happy. . Cape Jasmine. I
I am your captive . Peach Blossom.
fam worthy of you. White Rose. I
I change but in death Bay Leaf.
I claim at least your. I]
esteem . . . « Potentilla.
Idare not. . . . Veronica Speciosd. q
I declare against you Belvidere. F
I declare against you Liquorice.
I declare war against
you . . . . « Wild Tansy
I die if neglected . Lauwrestina.
I desire a return of
affection . . . Jonquil.
I feel my obligations Liné.
I feel your kindness Flam,
 THE VOC JABULARY. — 67
Thave lostal . . Mourning Bride.
Tlive forthee .. Cedar Leaf.
HVOV.Gumerciers fo : Red Chrysanthemum.
. I offer you my al Shepherd's Purse.
I offer you my for-
tune, or I offer
you pecuniary aid Calceolaria.
I share your senti-
TCT A sees seats Double China Aster.
I share your senti-
TCLS arch west es) Garden Daisy.
I shall die to-mor-
EO Weed e e coca Gum Cistus.
I shall not survive
UN recy ees Black Mulbersy.
I surmount ditical:
(iter ove eo ao Mistletoe.
I watch over you. Mountain Ash.
Iweep for you . . Purple Verbena.
IT will think of it. Single China Aster.
T will think of it . Wild Daisy.
I wound to heal. . Eglantine (Sweetbriar)
If you love me, you
will find it out . Maiden Blush Rose.
Tdleness. - oe. Ss Mesembryanthemum.
Ill-nature . . . Orab Blossom.
Il-natured beauty : Citron.
Sa
68 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Imagination . . . Lupine.
Tmmortality . . . Amaranthe (Globe).
Impatience . . . Yellow Balsam.
Impatient of absence Corchorus.
{mpatient resolves . Red Balsam,
Imperfection . . . Henbane.
Importunity . . . Burdock.
Inconstancy . . . Evening Primrose.
Incorruptible. . . Cedar of Lebanon.
Independence . . Wild Plum Tree.
Independence . . White Oak.
Indifference . . . Candytuft, Everflower-
ing.
Indifference . . . Mustard Seed.
Indifference . . . Pigeon Berry.
Indifference . . . Senvy.
Indiscretion . . . Split Reed.
Indolence . . . . Mitraria Coccinea.
Industry . . . . Red Clover. —
Industry, Domestic. Flax.
qngeniousness . . White Pink.
Ingenuity . . . « Pencilled Geranium.
Ingenuous simplicity Mouse-eared Chick-
weed.
Ingratitude . . . Crowfoot.
MNOCenCe a. ve amas.
Insi ice: ity . Foxglove.
oe
ey
ea
L
 THE VOCABULARY. 69
Insinuation . . . Great Bindweed.
Inspiration . . . Angelica.
Instability . Dahlia.
Intellect , Walnut.
Intoxication . . . Vine.
Irony ss!) 5 s,s Dardony,

Jealousy . . . French Marigold.

Jealousy . . . Yellow Rose.
Jestise.. tes . Southernwood.
Joy . ee . Wood Sorrel.
Joys tocome. . . Lesser Celandine.
JUSHICOM fin st e as Rudbeckia.
Justice shall be done
COM OUS ete . Coltsfoot, or Sweet-
scented Tussilage.

Keep your promise . Petunia.

Kindness . . Scarlet Geranium.
Knight-errantry . . Helmet Flower( Monks-
hood).

Lamentation. . . Aspen Tree.

Lasting beauty . Stock.
Lasting pleasures . Everlasting Pea,
Let me go. : . Butterly Wheel.
TieViby ays bask . Larkspur.
70 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Liberty. . . . . Live Oak.
EitfGin tke etn cn ome LCOrOD.
Lightheartedness . Shamrock.
Lightness. . . . Larkspur.
Live forme . . . Arbor Vite.
Love .. . . « Myrtle.
Love ... - » fose. 4s
Love, forsaken . . Creeping Willow. ba
Love, returned . . Ambrosia.
Love is dangerous . Carolina Rose.
Love for all seasons. Furze.
Lustre. . . . . Aconite-leaved Crow-
foot, or Fair Maid
of France.
Luxury. . . « « Chestnut Tree.
Magnificent beauty Calla dithiopica. ee
pe
ey
Oa
ES
ov
Ss
ot
ES
Es
tc
oi
O

Majesty . . . + Crown Imperial.

Make haste . . . Dianthus.
Malevolence . . . Lobelia.
Marriage... 5 + Lty.
Maternal affection . Cinquefoil.
Maternal love . . Moss.
Maternal tenderness Wood Sorrel.
Matrimony . . . American Linden.
Matronly grace. . Cattleya.
Mature charms, . Cattleya Pineli.
 THE VOCABULARY, G1
May you be Spey a Volkamenia.
Meanness . Coscuta.
Meekness. ieee
i
Melancholy . Dark Geranium.
Melancholy . . . Dead Leaves.
Mental beauty . . Clematis.
Mental beauty . . Kennedia.
Message . 5 » tris:
Mildness. . . . Mallow.
WWohegel a sm S S oc} . Saffron Crocus.
Misanthropy. . . Aconite (Wolfsbane).
Misanthropy. . Fuller’s Teazle.
iy Modest beauty . Trillium Pictum.
Modest genius . Creeping Cereus.
Modesty . Violet.
Modesty and purity White Lily.
Momentary happi- Virginian Spiderwort.
DOGS se «ce a
Mourning .. . Weeping Willow.
LU ECan Mmm) Be le Bundles of Reeds with
their Panicles.
My best days are
DAS, 2 ol 5= te Colchicum, or Meadow
Saffron.
My regrets follow
you to the grave . Asphodel.
72 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

Neatness . . . Broom. vj
Neglected beauty . Throatwort. ]
Never-ceasing _—re- }
membrance . . Everlasting. I
Never despair . . Watcher by the Way- I
side.
No .... . . Snapdragon. ]
wh]
Oidwses ~ +: . Tree of Life. 1
Only deserve my love Campion Rose. {
]
Painful recollections Flos Adonis. }
Painting . . . Auricula. ]
Painting the ily . Daphne Odora. 1
Passion. 5 . . White Dittany. 1
Paternal error . . Cardamine. I
Patience . . . .« Dock. Ox Hye. 1
Patriotism . . . American Elm. ia
Patriotism . . . Nasturtium. ( 1
Peace . . . Olive.
Perfected loveliness Camellia Japonica,
White.
Perfidy . . . . Common Laurel, in
flower.
Pensive beauty . . Laburnum.
Perplexity . . . Loveina Mist.
Persecution . . . Chequered Fritillary.
 THE VOCABULARY. ; 13

Perseverance . . Swamp Magnolia.

Persuasion . Althea Frutex.
Persuasion . Syrian Mallow.
Pertinacity . Clotbur.
Pity . Pine, also Androme-
da
Pleasure and pain . Dog Rose.
Pleasure, lasting . Lverlasting Pea.
Pleasures of memory White Periwinkle.
Popular favour . . Cistus, or Rock Rose.
Poverty . Evergreen Clematis.
Pawers, oS . Imperial Montague.
Powers oe! =. . Cress.
Pray for me . . White Verbena.
Precaution . Golden Rod.
Prediction . Prophetic Marigold.
Pretension .« . Spiked Willow Herb.
Peon Te aS . Hundred-leaved Rose.
PRIS. sy bai gh hs . Amaryllis.
Privation . . Indian Plum.
Privation . . Myrobalan.
Profit . . Cabbage.
Prohibition . . . Privet.
Prolific . Fig Tree.
Promptness . . Ten-week Stock.
Prosperity . Beech Tree.
Protection . . . Bearded Crepis.
74 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. |
Prudence . . Mountain Ash.
Pure love. é Single Red Pink.
Pure and ardent fees Double Red Pink.
Pure and lovely. . Red Rosebud.
Purity 2 =: . Star of Bethlehem.

Quarrel . Broken Corn-straw.

Quicksightedness . Hawkweed.

Ready-armed . - Gladiolt.
Reason Fi . Goat's Rue.
Recantation . Lotus Leaf.
Recall . . Silver-leaved Gerant-
wm.
Reconciliation . Filbert.
Reconciliation . Hazel.
Refinement . Gardenia.
Refusal . . . Striped Carnation. vik
Regard . . Daffodil.
Regret. . . Purple Verbena.
Relief . . « . Balm of Gilead.
Relieve my anxiety Christmas Rose.
Religious supersti- a,
pe
Pr
an
EEG
Bd
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BS
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Re
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BON nye es eo een es
Religious supersti-
tion, or faith . . Passion Flower.
Religiousenthusiasm Schinus. 4
 THE VOCABULARY, y 75
ay
Remembrance . . Rosemary.
RETHOTSe™. ct fore eS Bramble.
Remorse 2° 4 4) Raspberry.
Rendezvous .. . Chickweed.
Reserve . . . » Maple.
Resistance .. . Tremella Nestoc
Resolved to be no-
CHKGC ae an a Siphocampylos.
Restoration . . . Persicaria.
Retaliation sec + Scotch Thistle.
eturn of happiness Lily of the Valley.
Revenge... -» Birdsfoot Trefoit.
™
No? HROVOTIG: eres) ss Flowering Fern.
Reward of merit . Bay Wreath.
Reward of virtue . Garland of Roses.
Riches tae A Corn.
Rigour =. . «, » Lantana.
Rivalky- 2. a Rocket.
Rudeness. . . + Clotbur.
BUGeNeSS- 6 es. ve Xanthiun.
Rural happiness. . Yellow Violet.
Rustic beauty . . French Honeysuckle.
Rustic oracle . - Dandelion.

Sadness: .. «' », © Dead Leaves.

Safety «2 <« s « Traveller's Joy.
Patines p> jo EP ce oe Prickly Pear.
 76 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

Sculpture . . Toya.
Secret love . Yellow Acacia.
Semblance .Spiked Speedwell.
Sensitiveness . .Mimosa.
Sensuality . Spanish Jasmine,
Separation .Carolina Jasmine.
Severity ‘ -Branch of Thorns. \
ITEM A ae .Peony.
Sharpness . ; . Barberry Tree.
DICIsHESSO.. se - Anemone (Zephyr
Flower).
Sillmess . . . . Fool’s Parsley.
Simplicity . . American Sweetbriar.
Sincerity . Garden Chervil.
Slighted love . - Yellow Chrysanthe-
mum.
Saare o. 3% «= 6 Caichiy: Dragon | MR
RMN
MR
TT
T2
Th
TH
THR
TM
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Plant. vk
Solitude - Heath.
Sorrow . Yew. |a
ee

Sourness of temper . Barbary.

Spell . Circe.
Spleen. . . . Fumitory.
Splendid beauty - Amaryllis.
Splendour . Austurtiume
Sporting 8 . Fox-tail Grass.
Steadfast piety . . Wild Geranium. ‘ Ae
ee
|&
 THE VOCABULARY. v7
Stoicism , Box Tree.
ULE otk ese % . Cedar. Fennel.
Stupidity. . . . Horseshoe-leaf Gera-
nium.
Submission . . . Grass.
Submission . . Harebell.
Success everywhere Nemophila.
Success crown your
wishes . . Coronella.
Succour : Juniper.
Such worth is rare . Achimenes.
Sunbeaming eyes . Scarlet Lychnis.
Surprise : . Truffle.
Susceptibility . . Wax Plant.
Suspicion . ; . Champignon.
Sympathy . Balm.
Sympathy .. . Thrift.

Talent . White Pink.

Tardiness. . . » Jlaa-leaved Golden:
locks.
Taste . . . » » Scarlet Fuschia.
Tears . . . » « Jdelenium.
Temperance . . Azalea.
Temptation . . . Apple.
Thankfulness . Agrimony.
The colour of my fate Coral Honeysuckle.
78 THE LANGUAGE OF FL OWERS.
The heart’s mystery Crimson Polyanthus.
|
The perfection of fe-
male loveliness Justicia.
The witching soul of
cua. Rye wee . Oats.
The variety of your
conversation de-
lightsme . . . Clarkia.
There is no unalloy-
edeood ae Lapagcnia Rosew, f
Houshts. 2 2 lc. Pansy.
Thoughts of absent
friends . . : ZINN
Thy frown will “kill
TOS a ae : Currant.
Thy smile I aspire to Daily Rose.
ICES) ae, wena Lendrils of Climbing
Plants.
Timidity . .« « « Anaryllis.
Pimidigy” 6 hey Sets Marvel of Peru
EDie oan Sala he ate White Poplar.
Tranquillity . . . Mudwort.
Tranquillity . . Stonecrop.
Tranquillize my an-
x1ety ° ° Christmas Rose.
Transient bea, aby Z Night-blooming Ce
reus.
 THE VOCABULARY. 79
Transient impres-
sions . . . . Withered White Rose.
Transport of joy. . Cape Jasmine.
Treachery. . . . Bilberry.
True love. . . . Forget-me-not.
True friendship . . Oakleaved Geranium.
Truth. . . . . Bittersweet Night-
shade.
Truth. . . . . White Chrysanthe-
mum.
Unanimity . . . Phlox.
Unbelief . . . . Judas Tree.
Unceasing remem-
brance . . . . American Cudweed.
Unchanging friend-
ship. . . . . Arbor Vite.
Unconscious beauty Burgundy Rose.
Unexpected meeting Lemon Geranium.
Unfortunate attach-
ment . . . . Mourning Bride.
Unfortunate love . Scabious.
Union, . . . . Whole Straw.
Unity. . . . . White and Red Rose
together.
Unite against a com-
mon foe . =. . Scarlet Verbena.
80 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Unpatronized merit Red Primrose.
Uprightness . . Imbricata.
Uselessness . Meadowsweet.
Utility. . . Grass

Variety . China Aster.

Variety .. . Mundi Rose.
Vice . “ Darnel (Ray Grass).
Victory . . Palm.
VWartucs i. oe Mint.
Virtue, domestie Sage.
Volubility A becedary.
Voraciousness . Lupine.
Vulgar minds African Marigold.

War .« « e York and Lancaster

Rose.
War . . Achillea Millefolia.
Warhke trophy . Indian Cress.
Warmth of feeling Peppermint.
Watchfulness . Dame Violet.
Weakness. Moschatel.
Weakness. e e Musk Plant.
Welcome, fair
stranger e Wisteria.
Welcome to
stranger American Starwort.
 THE VOCABULARY. 81
Widowhood , . Sweet Scabious.
Will you accompany
me to the East? . Stephanotis.
Will you dance with
me?. é . Viscaria Oculata.
Win me and wear me Lady's Slipper.
Winning grace - Cowslip.
Winter age . Guelder Rose.
Wisdom . Blue Salvia.
Of 2 a . Meadow Lychnis.
Wit ill-timed . . Wild Sorrel.
Witchcraft . Enchanter’s Night-
shade.
Worth beyond beau-
Us, Ln As . Sweet Elysium.
Worth sustained by
judicious and ten-
der affection . Pink Convolvulus.
Worldliness, self:
seeking . . Clianthus.
Worthy of all praise Fennel.

You are cold . . Hortensia.

You are my divinity American Cowslip.
You are perfect . . Pine Apple.
You are radiant with
charms . . Ranunculus.
82 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
You are rich in at-
traction. . . . Garden Ranunculus.
You are the queen of
coquettes . . . Queen’s Rocket.
You are charming . Leschenaultia Splen-
dens.
You have no claims Pasque Flower.
You have many
lovers . . . « Chorozema Varium.
You please all . . Branch of Currants. |
You are too bold . Diplademia Crassi- .
You will be my death Hemlock. [noda. |
Your charms are
engraven on my
heart. . . . . Spindle Tree.
Your looks freezeme Jce Plant. ‘
Your presencesoftens
my pain. . . . Milkvetch.
Your purity equals
your loveliness . Orange Blossoms,
Your qualities, like
your charms, are |
unequalled. . . Peach. |
Your qualities sur- /
pass your charms. J/ignonette,
Your temper is too [fora.
hasty. . . . » Grammanthes Chlora-
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Youthful innocence. White Lilac.
Youthful love. . . Red Catchfly.
Your whims are un-
le
bearable. . . . Monarda Amplexi-
caulis.

Zealousness . . . Alder.
GSS ye 2 ee a emon.

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MODIFICATIONS OF THE
FLOWER LANGUAGE.
IF a flower be given reversed, its original
signification ig understood to be contra-
dicted, and the opposite meaning to be
implied.
A rosebud divested of its thorns, but re-
taining its leaves, conveys the sentiment,
“T fear no longer; I hope;” thorns signi-
fying fears, and leaves hopes.
Stripped of leaves and thorns, the bud
signifies, “There is nothing to hope or
fear.”
The expression of flowers is also varied
by changing their positions. Place a mari-
gold on the head, and it signifies “Mental
anguish;” on the bosom, “ Indifference.”
When a flower is given, the pronoun J is
understood by bending it to the right hand;
thou, by inclining it to the left.
“Yes,” is implied by touching the flower
given with the lips.
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“No,” by pinching offa petal, and casting

it away.
“T am,” is expressed by a laurel-leaf
twisted round the bouquet.
“T have,” by an ivy-leaf folded together.
“T offer you,” by a leaf of the Virginian
€ Creeper.
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BOUQUETS AS EXAMPLES.
SPRING.
gf
May maternal love protect your early
youth in innocence and joy!
Flowers needed.
Moss... . « Maternal tove.
Bearded Crepis . Protect.
Primroses . . . Larly youth.
Daisy is. sy as | 2 LWROCenEe.
Wood Sorrel . . Joy.

SUMMER.
2.
Your humility and amiability have won
my love.
Flowers needed.
Broom . . . . Humility.
White Jasmine . Amiabdility.
Myrile. . . . Love.
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3
Let the bonds of marriage unite us.
Flowers needed.
Blue Convolvulus . Bonds.
TVG 5s es 2 oe ee OT Ge.
A few whole straws Unite us.
4,
A FAREWELL.
Farewell! give me your good wishes,
Forget me not.
Flowers needed.
Sprig of Spruce Fir. farewell.
Sweet Basil . .
. Give me your good
wishes.
Forget-Me-Not . . Forget me not.
5.
Your patriotism, courage, and fidelity
merit everlasting remembrance.
Flowers needed.
Nasturtium . . . Patriotism.
Oak leaves . . . Courage.
Heliotrope . . . Fidelity.
Everlasting, or Im-
mortelles . . . Everlasting wvemem-
brance.
88 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
6.
A Red Rose . . J love you.

AN IMPERTINENCE.
Your insincerity and avarice make me
hate you.
Flowers needed.
Cherry Blossom, or
Foxglove . . . Jnsincerity.
Scarlet Auricula . Avarice.
Turk’s Cap . . . Hatred.
8.
A WARNING.
Beware of deceit. Danger is near,
Depart.
Flowers needed.
Oleander . . . Beware.
White Flytrap . . Deceit.
Rhododendron . . Danger is near.
Sweet Pea . . . Depart:
a
A REBUKE.
Your frivolity and malevolence will cause
you to be forsaken by all.
Flowers needed.
London Pride . . . Frivolity,
 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 89
Lobelia . . . . . Malevolence.
Laburnum .. . . forsaken.

AUTUMNAL.
10.
Be assured of my sympathy. May you
find consolation!
Flowers needed.
Thrift —.:-. . % Be assured: of my
sympathy.
Red Poppy . . Consolation.

WINTER.
lets
oF By foresight you will surmount your
difficulties.
Flowers needed.
Holly. 0). Foresight.
Mistletoe . . . You will surmount
your dificulties.
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LILIES.
Purity.
We are Lilies fair.
The flower of virgin light,
Nature held us forth, and said,
‘‘Lo! my thoughts of white!”
Ever since then, angels
Hold us in their hands ;
You may see them where they take
In pictures their sweet stands.
Like the garden’s angels
Also do we seem,
And not the less for being crown’d
With a golden dream.
Could you see around us
The enamour’d air,
‘You would see it pale with bliss’
To hold a thing go fair.
LeicH Hunt.
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POPPIES.
Consolation—Slumber—Rest.
Vk are slumberous Poppies,
Lords of Lethe downs,
Some awake and some asleep,
Sleeping in our crowns.
What perchance our dreams may know,
Let our serious beauty show.

Central depth of purple,

Leaves more bright than rose,
“y Who shall tell what brightest thought
Out of darkest grows;
Who through what funereal pain,
Souls to love and peace attain.

Visions aye are on us,

Unto eyes of power,
Pluto’s always setting sun,
And Proserpine’s bower ;
There, like bees, the pale souls come,
For our drink with drowsy hum.
92 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Taste, ye mortals, also ;
Milky-hearted we ;
Taste, but with a reverend care ;
Active—patient be.
Too much gladness brings to gloom
Those who on the gods presume.
LricH Hunt.

ROSES.
Love.
WHILE we invoke the wreathéd Spring,
Resplendent Rose! to thee we'll sing ;
Resplendent Rose! the flower of flowers ;
Whose breath perfumes Olympus’ bowers;
Whose virgin blush, of chasten’d dye,
Enchants so much our mortal eye.
Oft has the poet’s magic tongue
The Rose’s fair luxuriance sung ;
And long the Muses, heavenly maids,
Have rear’d it in their tuneful shades,
When, at the early glance of morn,
It sleeps upon the glittering thorn,
Tis sweet to dare the tangled fence,
To cull the timid flow’ret thence,
 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 93

And wipe, with tender hand, away,

The tear that on its blushes lay!
"Tis sweet to hold the infant stems,
Yet drooping with Aurora’s gems,
And fresh inhale the spicy sighs
That from the weeping buds arise ;
When revel reigns, when mirth is high,
And Bacchus beams in every eye,
Our rosy fillets scent exhale,
And fill with balm the fainting gale !
Oh, there is nought in nature bright
Where Roses do not shed their light !
When morning paints the orient skies,
Her fingers burn with roseate dyes.
And when, at length, with pale decline,
Its florid beauties fade and pine,
Sweet as in youth, its balmy breath
Diffuses odour e’en in death !
O, whence could such a plant have sprung?
Attend—for thus the tale is sung ;—
When humid from the silvery stream,
fiffusing beauty’s warmest beam,
Venus appear’d in flushing hues,
Mellow’d by Ocean’s briny dews;
When in the starry courts above,
The pregnant brain of mighty Jove
94 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Disclosed the nymph of azure glance—
The nymph who shakes the martial lance—
Then, then, in strange eventful hour,
The earth produced an infant flower,
Which sprung with blushing tinctures
dress’d,
And wanton’d o’er its parent breast.
The gods beheld this brilliant birth,
And hail’d the Rose, the boon of earth!
With uectar drops, a ruby tide,
The sweetly orient buds they dyed,
And bade them bloom, the flowers divine
Of Him who sheds the teeming vine;
And bade them on the spangled thorn
Expand their besems to the morn,
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THE WATCHER BY THE WAY-

SIDE.
Never despair.
THE traveller in Switzerland a floweret oft
may see,
That richly by the wayside blooms, uncul-
tured, wild and free,
Tt lifts its modest little head, and turns its
calm blue eye—
Bright as the stars that peep at eve from
out a clouded sky—
With such a gay and cheerful glance to
every passer-by.
Not in the garden’s shelter’d nook is its fair
presence found,
Where order smiles on every group, and
sister-flowers abound ;
Along the hot and dusty road, where all
looks dry and bare,
With glad contentedness it takes its lowly
station there,
And willingly its fragrance flings upon the
summer air.
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Expressive is the German name our fa-

vourite has obtain’d,
The “ Watcher of the Wayside” is the title
it has gain’d ;
And beautiful to us appears the mission it
fulfils,
And hallow’d are the teachings which it
silently instils
In hearts that sometimes droop and sigh
because of Life’s stern ills.
While traversing our toilsome path, far
from our home and rest,
By varied roughnesses and cares sore bur-
den’d and depress’d,
[low often on our aching sight some cheer-
ing promise beams,
Or some unlook’d-for favour in the waste
around us gleams!
And in a moment, oh, how changed the
road before us seems !

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