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Abecedary Abatina . Acacia Acacia, Rose or White . Acacia, Yellow Acanthus Acalia Achillea Millefolia Aconite (Wolfsbane) Aconite, Crowfoot . Adonis, Flos . African Marigold . Agnus Castus Agrimony Almond (Common). Volubility. Fickleness. Friendship. Elegance. Secret love. The fine arts. A rtifice. Temperance. War. Misau th ropy. Lustre. Painful recollections. Vulgar minds. Coldness. Indifference. Thankfulness. Gratitude. Stupidity. Indiscretion .

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Almond (Flowering) Almond, Laurel Allspice . Aloe Althaea trutex (Syrian Mallow) . Alyssum (Sweet) . Amaranth (Globe) . Amaranth (Cockscomb) . Amaryllis Ambrosia American Cowslip . American Elm American Linden . American Staruort Amethysi Anemone (Zephyr Flower) , Anemone (Garden). Angelica . Angrec .... Apple Apple (Blossom) Apple, 1 horn Apocynum (Dog's Vane; Arbor Vitas Arum (Wake Robin) Ash-leavud Trumpet Flower Ash Tree . Aspen Tree Aster (China) . Asphodel Auricula . Auricula, Scarlet . Austurtium Azalea Hope. Perfidy Compassion. Grief. Religious superstition. Persuasion. Worth beyond beauty. 1 mmortatity. Unfading lore. ]'oppery. Affectation. Pride. Timidity. Splendid beauty. Love returned. Divine beauty. Patriotism. l\latrimony. Welcome to a stranger. Cheerfulness in old a^ e. Admiration. Sickness. Expectation. Forsaken. Inspiration. Royalty. Temptation. Preference. Fame sj caks him great and good. Dcceitjul charms. Deceit. Unchanging Friend sh ip. Live Jor me. A rdour. Separation. Crandeur. Lamentation. Variety. Afterthought. My regrets follow you to the grave. Painting. Avarice. Splendour. Temperance.

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Bachelor's Buttons . Balm Balm, Gentle . Balm of Gilead Balsam, Red . , Balsam, Yellow Barberry Barberry Tree Basil Bay Leaf Bay (Rose) Rhododendron Bay Tree Bay Wreath . 1 '.carded Crepis Beech Tree Bee Orchis Bee Ophrys . Belladonna Bell Flower, Pyramidal . Bell Flower (small white) Celibacy. Sympathy. Pleasantry. Cure. Relief. Touch me not. Impatient resolves. Impatience. Sourness of temper. Sharpness. Hatred. I change lut in death. Danger. Bci'jare. Glory. Reward of merit. Protection. Prosperity. Industry. Error. Silence Constancy. Gratitude.

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Belvedere Betony . Bilberry . Bindweed, Great . Bindweed, Small . Birch Birdsfoot Trefoil . Bittersweet ; Nightshade Black Poplar . Blackthorn Bladder Nut Tree . Bluebottle (Centaury) . Bluebell . Blue- flowered Greek Valerian Borus Henncus Borage ... Box Tree Bramble . Branch of Currants Branch of Thorns . Bridal Rose . Broom . . Buckbean Bud of White Rose Bugloss • • Bulrush Bundle of Reeds, with their Panicles . Burdock . . . • • Buttercup ( Kingcup) Butterfly Orchis Butterfly Weed / declare against you. Surprise. Treachery. Insinuation. Humility. Meekness. Revenge. Truth. Courage. Difficulty. Frivolity. Amusement. Delicacy. Constancy. Rupture. Goodness. Bluntness. Stoicism. Lowliness. Envy. Remorse You please all. Severity, Rigour. Happy love. Humility. Neatness. Calm re-pose. Heart ignorant of love. Falsehood. Indiscretion. Docility. Music. Importunity. Ingratitude. Gaiety. Let me go. Touch me not. Childishness. 10

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Cabbage .... Cacalia .... Cactus .... Calla vEthiopica Calycanthus . Camellia Japonica, Red Camellia Japonica, White Camomile Canary Grass . Candytuft Canterbury Bell Cape Jasmine Cardamine . v . Carnation, Deep Red Carnation, Striped . Carnation, Yellow . Profit. Adulation. Warmth. Magnificent Beauty. Benevolence. Unpretending excellence. Perfected loveliness. Energy in adversity. Perseverance. Indifference. Acknowledgement. I'm too happy. Paternal error. A las ! for my poor heart. Refusal. Disdain. ii

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Cardinal Flower . Catchfly . Catchfly, Red Catchfly, White . Cedar Cedar of Lebanon . Cedar Leaf Celandine (Lesser) . Cereus (Creeping) . Centaury Champignon . Chequered Fritillary Cherry Tree . Cherry Tree, "White Chesnut Tree . Chickweed Chicory . China Aster . China Aster, Double China Aster, Single China or Indian Pink China Rose Chinese Chrysanthemum Christmas Rose Chrysanthemum, Red . Chrysanthemum, White Chrysanthemum, Yellow Cinquefoil Circaea .... Cistus, or Rock Rose . Cistus, Gum . Citron .... Clematis .... Clematis, Evergreen Clotbur .... Cloves .... Clover, Four-leaved Clover, Red . Clover, White Cobaea , Cockscomb Amaranth Distinction. Snare. Yoiitliful love. Betrayed. Strength. Incorruptible. J live for thce. Joys to come. J\lodest genius. Delicacy. Suspicion. Persecution. Good education. Deception. Do me justice. L uxury. Rendezvous. Frugality. } ariety. 1 partake your sentiments. 1 will think of it. Aversion. Beauty always new. Cheerfulness under adversity. Relieve my anxiety. J love. Truth. Slighted love. I\Iaternal affection. Spell. Popu la r favo n r. I shall die to-morrow. Ill-natured beauty. Alental beauty. Poverty. R udeness. Pertinacity. Dignity. Be mine. Industry. Think of me. Gossip. J-'oppery. Affectation. Singularity. 12

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Colchicum, or Meadow Saffron Coltsfoot . . Columbine Columbine, Pnrple Columbine, Red Convolvulus . Convolvulus, Blue (Minor) Convolvulus, Major Convolvulus, Pink . Corchorus Coreopsis Coreopsis Arkansa . Coriander Corn .... Corn, Broken . Corn Straw Corn Bottle Corn Cockle . Cornel Tree Coronella Cowslip . Cowslip, American Cranberry Creeping Cereus Cress .... Crocus .... Crocus, Spring Crocus, Saffron Crown Imperial My best days arc fast. Justice shall l>e done. Folly. Resolved to win. Anxious and trembling. Bonds. Repoxe. \ight. Extinguished /ia/>cs. IVortk sustained by judicious and tender affect for.. Impatient of absence. Always cheerful. Lore at first sight. Hidden -wertli. Riches. Quarrel. Agreement. Delicacy. Gentility. Duration. Success < rouni your wishes. Pensiveiicss. Winning grace. Divine beauty- You are my divinity. Cure for heartache. Horror. Stability. Power. Abuse not. J 'o u tlifu I gladness. Mirth. Majesty. Power. ^Ti S o. ri 7/ /W»^^«*^.»H.^^^>4>K\'«tiVw «.>.-.

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Crowsbill Crowfoot Crowfoot (Aconite-leaved) Cuckoo Plant . Cudweed, American Currant .... Cuscuta . Cyclamen Cypress . En-.'y. Jngratititdt. L iistrc. A rdour. Unseating re)>ic»il»ancc. Thy froivn will kill me. Meanness. Diffidence. Death. Mourning.

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Daffodil . Dahlia .... Daisy Daisy, Garden Daisy, Michaelmas Daisy, Party-coloured . Daisy, Wild . Damask Rose Dandelion Daphne Odora Darnel (Ray grass). Dead Leaves . Dew Plant Dittany of Crete . Dittany of Crete, White Dock . Dodder of Thyme . Dogsbane Dogwood Dragon Plant Dragonwort . Dried Flax Regard. Instability. Innocence. I share your sentiments Farewell. Beauty. I -will think of It. Brilliant complexion. Rustic oracle. Painting the lily. Vice Sadness. A Serenade. Birth. Passion. Patience. Baseness. Deceit. Falsehood. Durability. Snare. Horror. Utility.

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v_ Ebony Tree . Eglantine (Sweetbrurr) Elder . Elm Enchanter's Nightshade Endive . Eupatorium . Evernowering Candytuft Evergreen Clematis Evergreen Thorn Everlasting Everlasting Pea Blackness. Poetry. I wound to Iteal. Zealonsness. Dignity. Witchcraft. Sorcery. Frugality. Delay. Indifference. Poverty. Solace in adversity. Never-ceasing remembrance. Lasting pleasure. 16

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Fennel . Fern . Ficoides, Ice Plant Fig Marigold . Fi^ Tree Filbert . . . . Fir ..... Fir Tree .... Flax Flax-leaved Goldy-locks Fleur-de-Lis . Fleur-de-Luce Flnwering Fern 1' lowering Reed Flo\ver-of-an-Hour Fly Orchis Worthy all praise. Stra::*i, Fascination. } 'our looks freeze me. Argument. Idleness. Prolific. Reconciliation Time. Elevation. Domestic Industry. Fate. I feel your kindness. Tardiness. I-'lanie. I burn. Fire. Reverie. Confidence in Delicate beauty. Error.

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Flytrap . Fool's Parsley Forget Me Not Foxglove Foxtail Grass . French Honeysuckle French Marigold . French Willow Frog Ophrys . Fuller's Teasel Fumitory Fuchsia, Scarlet Deceit. Silliness. True love. Forget we not. Insincerity. Sporting. R us tic beatify. Jealousy. Bravery and humanity. Disgust. Mis a n th ropy . Spleen. Taste. 18

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Garden Anemone . Garden Chervil Garden Daisy Garden Marigold . Garden Ranunculus Garden Sage . Garland of Roses . Germander Speedwell . Geranium, Dark Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Lemon . Geranium, Nutmeg Geranium, Oak-leaved . Geranium, Pencilled Geranium, Rose-scented Geranium, Scarlet . Geranium, Silver-leaved Geranium, Wild Forsaken. Sincerity, I partake your sentiments. Uneasiness. You arc rick in attractions. Esteem. Reivard of virtue. Facility. Melancholy. Bridal favour. Unexpected meeting. Expected meeting. True friendship. Ingenuity. Preference. Comforting. Stupidity. Recall. Steadfast piety.

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Gillyflower Glory Flower Goat's Rue Golden Rod Gooseberry Gourd Grape, Wild Grass Guelder Ro.-c . Ho iitis of affection. . Glorious beauty. . Reason. . Precaution. . Anticipation. . Extent, Bulk. . Charity. . Submission. Utility. . Winter. Age,

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Hand Flower Tree Harebell . . . Hawk weed .... Hawthorn .... Hazel .... Heath Helenium Heliotrope .... Hellebore . Helmet Flo\ver (Monkhood). Hemlock .... Hemp ..... Henbane .... Hepatica Hibiscus .... Holly . Holly Herb . Hollyhock Honesty ..... Warning. .Submission. Grief. Quicksightedness. Hope. Reconciliation. Solitude. Tears. Devotion. 1- 'a itkfu Iness. Scandal. Calumny. I\~ night-errantry. J ~ou mill be nty dcaili. rate. Imperfection, Confidence. Delicate beauty. Foresight. Enchantment. Ambition. Fecundity. Ifonesly. Fascination. . i

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Honey Flower Honeysuckle . Honeysuckle Coral Honeysuckle (French) Hop Hornbeam Horse Chesntit Hortensia Houseleek Houstonia Hoya Humble Plant Hundred-leaved Rose Hyacinth Hyacinth, White . Hydrangea Hyssop . Love sweet and secret. Generous and derated affection. The colour of my fate. Rustic beauty. Injustice. Ornament. Luxury. You are cold. Vivacity. Domestic industry Content. Sculpture. Despondency. Dignity of mind. Sport. Game. Play. Unobtrusive loveliness. A boaster. Pleartlessncss. Cleanliness.

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Iceland Moss . Ice Plant Imperial Montague Indian Cress . Indian Jasmine (Ipomcea) Indian Pink (Double) Indian Plum Iris . Iris, German Ivy . Ivy, Sprig of, with tendrils Health. Your looks freeze me Poiver, Warlike trophy. Attachment, Always lovely. Privation. Message. Flame. Fidelity. Marriage. Assiduous to please. 

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Jacob's Ladder Japan Rose Jasmine . Jasmine, Cape Jasmine, Carolina . Jasmine, Indian Jasmine, Spanish . Jasmine, Yellow Jonquil . Judas Tree Juniper . Justicia . Come doivn. Beauty is your only attraction. A miabiliiy. Transport of joy. Separation. 1 attach myself to you. Sensuality. Grace and elegance. I desire a return of affection. Unbelief. Betrayal. Succour. Protection. The perfection of female loveliness.

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Laburnum Lady's Slipper Lagerstrsemia, Indian . Lantana .... Larcli .... Larkspur Larkspur, Pink Larkspur, Purple . Laurel .... Laurel, Common, in flower Laurel, Ground Laurel, Mountain . Laurel-leaved Magnolia. Laurestina Lavender Leaves (dead) Lemon . Lemon Blossoms . Lettuce . Lichen .... Forsaken. Pensive Beauty. Capricious Beauty. Win me and ivear me. Eloquence. Rigour. A iidacify. Boldness. Lightness. Levity. Fickleness. Haughtiness. Glory. Perfidy. Perseverance. An i bit ion. Dignity. A token. I die if neglected. Distrust. Melancholy. Zest. Fidelity in love. Cold-It eat -tedness. Dejection. Solitude. 26

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Lilac, Field . Lilac, Purple . Lilac, White . Lily, Day Lily, Imperial Lily, White . Lily, Yellow . Lily of the Valley . Linden or Lime Trees Lint Live Oak Liverwort Licorice, Wild Lobelia . Locust Tree . Locust Tree (green London Pride Lote Tree Lotus Lotus Flower . Lotus Leaf Love in a Mist Love lies Bleeding . Lucern . . Lupine . Humility* First emotions of love. Youthful Innocence. Coquetry. Majesty. ritrity. Sweetness. Falsehood. Gaiety. Return of happiness. Conjugal love. I feel my obligations. L iberty. Confidence. I declare against yon. Malevolence. Elegance. Affection beyond the grave. Frivolity. Concord. Eloquence. Estranged love. Recantation. Perplexity. Hopeless^ not heartless. Life. Voraciousness. I»ta° ina tion. -.

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Bladder . Magnolia Magnolia, Swamp . Mallow . .Mallow, Marsh Mallow, Syrian Mallow, Venetian . Manchineal Tree . Mandrake Maple Marigold. Marigold, African . Marigold, French . Marigold, Prophetic Marigold and Cypress Marjoram Marvel of Peru Calumny. Love of M Perseverance. Mildness. Beneficence. Consumed by Itrve. Indicate beauty. Falsehood. Horror. Reset-je. Grief. I 'nlgar minds. Jealousy. Prediction. Despair. Blushes. Timidity. 28

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Meadow LychnN . Meadow Saffron Meadowsweet Mercury .... Mesembryanthemum Mezereon . . . , Michaelmas Daisy . Mignionette . Milfoil . Milkvetch Milkwort . . . . Mimosa (Sensitive Plant) Mint Mistletoe . Mock Orange . Monkshood (Helmet Flower). Moon wort . Morning Glory Moschatel Moss .... Mosses Mossy Saxifrage Mother wort . Mountain Ash Mourning Bride Mouse-eared Chick weed Mouse-eared Scorpion Gra?> . Moving Plant . Mud wort . Mugwort Mulberry Tree (Black) . Mulberry Tree f White/ . Mushroom . . . . Musk Plant . Mustard Seed Myrobalan Myrrh . Mvrtle . Wit. My I'tst nays arr pa.sf. Usclessness. Goodness. Idleness. Desire to please. . {ftertlwught. Your qualities surpass n>ur cliarms. War. Your presence softens my pains Hermitage. Sensitiveness. Virtue. / surmount difficulties. Counterfeit. Ch iva Iry. Kn iglit-ei -ra n try. Forgetfulness. Affectation. Weakness. .Maternal lore. Ennui. Affection. Concealed love. Prudence. L'nfortunate attachment. / have lost all. Ingenuous simplicity. Forget me not. Agitation. Tranquillity. Happiness. I shall not survive you. Wisdom. Suspicion . Weakness. Ind'fference. Privation. Gladness. Love. 29

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Narcissus Nasturtium Nettle, Burning Nettle Tree . Night-blooming Cereu.' Night Convolvulus Nightshade . Egotism. Patriotism. Slander. Concert. Transient beauty. Night. Truth.

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Oak Leaves . Oak Tree Oak (White) Oats Oleander Olive Orange Blossoms Orange Flowers Orange Tree . Orchis Osier Osmunda Ox Eye . . Bravery. . Hospitality. . Independent. . The witching soul of music. Beware. . Peace. . Your purity equals your loveliness. . Chastity. Bridal Jcsti-riiies. . Generosity. . A Belle. . Frankness. . Dreams. Patience.

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Palm Pansy Parsley . Pasque Flower Passion Flower Patience Dock Pea, Everlasting Pea, Sweet Peach . Peach Blossom Pear Pear Tree Pennyroyal Peony Peppermint Periwinkle, Blue Periwinkle, White Persicaria / "ictory. Thoughts. Festivity. You have no claims. Religions superstition. Patience. An appointed mceti>;£. Lasting I' leas lire'. Departure. Your qualities, like your charms, are unequalled. I am your captive. Affection. Comfort. Flee away. Shame. Bashf illness. U'arnith of feeling. Early friendship. Pleasures of memory. Restoration. 32

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Persimon Peruvian Heliotrope Pheasant's Eye Phlox . Pigeon Berry . Pimpernel Pine Pine-apple Pine, Pitch Pine, Spruce . Pink Pink, Carnation Pink, Indian, Double Pink, Indian, Single Pink, Mountain Pink, Red, Double Pink, Single . Pink, Variegated . Pink, White . Plane Tree Plum, Indian . Plum Tree Plum, Wild . Polyanthus Polyanthus, Crimson Polyanthus, Lilac . Pomegranate . Pomegranate, Flower Poplar, Black Poplar, White Poppy, Red . Poppy, Scarlet Poppy, White Potato Bury me amid Natures beauties. Devotion. Remembrance. Unanimity. Indifference. Change. Assignation. Pity. You are perfect. Philosophy. Hope in adversity. Boldness. Woman's love. Always lovely. Aversion. Aspiring. Pure and ardent love. Pure love. Refusal. Ingeniousness. Talent. Genius. Privation. Fidelity. Independence. Pride of riches. The heart's mystery. Confidence. Foolishness. Mature elegance. Courage. Time. Consolation. Fantastic extravagance. Sleep. My bane. My antidote. Benevolence. 33

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Prickly Pear . Pride of China Primrose Primrose, Evening Primrose, Red Privet Purple Clover Pyrus Japonica . Satire. . Dissension. . Early youth. , Inconstancy. . Un/>atronizcd merit. . Prohibition. . Provident. . Fairies fire. 34

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I Quaking-Grass Quamoclit Queen's Rocket Quince . Agitation. Busybody. . You are the queen of coquettes. Fashion. Temptation. 35

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Ragged Robin Ranunculus . Ranunculus, Garden Ranunculus, Wild . Raspberry Ray Grass Red Catchfly . Reed Reed, Split . Rhododendron (Rosebay) Rhubarb Rocket . Rose Rose, Austrian Rose, Bridal . Rose, Burgundy Rose, Cabbage Rose, Campion Rose, Carolina Rose, China . Rose, Christmas Wit. Yon are radiant with charms. Yon arc rich in attractions. Ingratitude. Remorse. I'icc. Youthful love. Complaisance. Music. Indiscretion. Danger. Beware. Advice. Rivalry. Love. Thoit art all that is lovely. Happy love. Unconscious beauty. A mbassador of love. Only deserve my love. Love is dangerous. Beauty always new. Tranquillize my anxiety.

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Rose, Daily . Rose, Damask Rose, Deep Red Rose, Dog Rose, Guelder Rose, Hundred-leaved . Rose, Japan . Rose, Maiden Blush Rose, Multiflora . Rose, Mundi . Rose, Musk . Rose, Musk, Cluster Rose, Single . Rose, Thornless Rose, Unique Rose, White . Rose, White (withered) . Rose, Yellow .... Rose, York and Lancaster Rose, Full-blown, placed over two Buds Rose, White and Red together. . Roses, Crown of Rosebud, Red Rosebud, White . Rosebud, Moss Rosebay (Rhododendron) Rosemary Rudbeckia Rue Rush Rye Grass Thy smile I aspire to. Brilliant complexion. Bashful shame. Pleasure and pain. Winter. Age. Pride. Beauty is your only attraction. If you love me, you •mill find it out. Grace. Variety. Capricious beauty. Charming. Simplicity. Early attachment. Call me not beautiful. I am worthy of you. Transient impressions. Decrease of love. Jealously. War. Secrecy. Unity. Reward of virtue. Pure and lovely. Girlhood. Confession of love. Beware. Danger. Remembrance. Justice. Disdain. Docility. Changeable disposition 37

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Saffron . Saffron Crocus Saffron, Meadow . Sage Sage, Garden . Sainfoin . Saint John's Wort . Sardony . Saxifrage, Mossy . Scabious . Scabious, Sweet Scarlet Lychnis Schinus . Scotch Fir Sensitive Plant Senvy Shamrock •Snakesfoot . Beware of excess. . Mirth. . My happiest days arc past. . Domestic virtue. . Esteem. . Agitation. . Animosity. Superstition. . Irony. . Affection. . Unfortunate lore. Widowhood. . Sunbeaming eyes. . Religions enthusiasm. . Elevation. . Sensibility. Delicate feelings. . Indifference. . Light heariedness. Horror.

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Snapdragon Snowball Snowdrop Sorrel Sorrel, Wild . Sorrel, Wood . Southernwood Spanish Jasmine Spearmint Speedwell Speedwell, Germander Speedwell. Spiked . Spider, Ophrvs Spiderwort Spiked Willow Herb Spindle Tree . Star of Bethlehem . Starwort . Starwort, American Stock Stock, Ten Week Stonecrop Straw, Broken Straw, Whole . Strawberry Tree Sumach, Venice Sunflower, Dwarf . Sunflower, Tall Swallow-wort . Sweet Basil . Sweetbrier, American Sweetbrier, European Sweetbrier, Yellow Sweet Pea Sweet Sultan . Sweet William Sycamore Syringa . Syringa, Carolina . I' resumption. Bound. Hope. Affection. Wit ill-timed. JoyJest. Bantering. Sensuality. ll'armth of sentiment. Female fidelity. Facility. Semblance. Adroitness. Esteem not lore. Pretension. Your charms arc engraven on my heart. Purity. After tho ugh t. Cheerfulness in old age. Lasting beauty. Promptness. Tranquillity. Rupture of a contract. Union. Esteem and lore. Splendour. Intellectual excellence. Adoration. Haughtiness. Cure for heartache. Good wishes. Simplicity. I ivound to heal. Decrease of love. Delicate pleasures. Felicity. Gallantry. Curiosity. Memory. Disappointment. 39

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Tamarisk . Tansy (Wild). . Teasel .... Tendrils of Climbing Plants Thistle, Common Thistle, Fuller's . Thistle, Scotch . Thorn Apple Thorn, Branch of Thrift Throat wort . Thyme. Tiger Flower Traveller's Joy . Tree of Life Trefoil . Crime. I declare war against you Mi san th ropy. Ties. A usterity. Misan th ropy* Retaliation. Deceitful charms. Severity. Sympathy. Neglected beaiity. Activity. For once may pride befriend me. Safety. Old age. Revenge. 40

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Tremella Nestoc Trillium Pictum Truffle . Trumpet Flower . Tuberose Tulip Tulip, Red . Tulip, Variegated . Tulip, Yellow Turnip . Tussilage (Sweet-scented) Resistance. Modest beauty. Surprise. Fame. Dangerous pleasures. Fame. Declaration of love. Beautiful eyes. Homeless love. Charity. Justice shall be done you.

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Valerian . Valerian, Greek Venice Sumach Venus' Car Venus' Looking-glass Venus' Trap Vernal Grass . Veronica . Vervain . Vine Violet, Blue Violet, Dame . Violet, Su-eet . Violet, Yellow . Virginian Spiderwort Virgin's Bower . Volkamenia . An accommodating disposition. . R up t tire. . Intellectual excellence Splendour. . Fly unth me. . Flattery. . Deceit. . Poor, but happy. . Fidelity. Enchantment. . Intoxication. . Faithfulness. I lra tchfu In ess. . Modesty. Rural happiness. . Momentary happiness. . Filial lore. . May yon be happy.

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Walnut Wall-flower . Water Lily Water Melon . Wax Plant Wheat Stalk . Whin White Jasmine White Lily White Mullein . White Oak White Pink White Poplar . White Rose (dried) Whortleberry . Willow, Creeping Willow, Water Intellect. Stratagem. Fidelity in adversity. Purity of heart. Bulkiness. Susceptibility. Riches. Anger. A miableness. Purity and Modesty. Good nature. Independence. Talent. Time. Death preferable to loss of innocence. Treason. Love forsaken. Freedom. 43

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Willow, Weeping Willow-Herb . Willow, French Winter Cherry Witch Hazel . Woodbine Wood Sorrel . Wormwood • . Mourning. . Pretension. . Bravery and humanity. . Deception. . A spell. . Fraternal love. Joy. Maternal tenderness. A bsence. 44

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Xanthium Xeranthemum Ruaeness. Pertinacity. Cheerfulness under adversity. 45

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Zephyr Flower Zinnia Expectation. . Thoughts of absent friends 47

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Absence Abuse not Acknowledgment . Activity Admiration . Adoration Adroitness Adulation Advice . Affection Affection Affection Affection beyond the grave Affection, maternal Affectation . Affectation . Afterthought Afterthought Afterthought Agreement Age . . . Agitation Agitation Alas ! for my poor heart Always cheerful . Always lovely Ambassador of love Wormwood. Croc-ns. Canterbury Bell. Thyme. Amethyst. Dwarf Sunflower Spider Ophrys. Cacalia. Rhubarb. Mossy Saxifrage. Pear. Sorrel. Green Locust. Cinquefoil. Cockscomb An;aranth. Morning Glory. Michaelmas Daisy. Starwort. China Aster. Straw. Guelder Rose. Moving Plant. Sainfoin. Deep Red Carnation. Coreopsis. Indian Pink (double). Cabbage Rose. 48

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. Amiability . Anger ..... Animosity .... Anticipation .... Anxious and trembling Ardour ..... Argument . . Arts or artifice Assiduous to please Assignation . Attachment .... Audacity .... Avarice ..... Aversion .... Bantering .... Baseness .... Bashfulness . Bashful shame Beautiful eyes Beauty ..... Beauty always new Beauty, capricious Beauty, capricious Beauty, delicate . Beauty, delicate . Beauty, divine Beauty, glorious . Beauty, lasting Beauty, magnificent Beauty, mental Beauty, modest Beauty, neglected Beauty, pensive . Beauty, rustic Beauty, unconscious Beauty is your only attraction Belle . ' . Be mine .... Beneficence . Benevolence .... Betrayed Beware .... Beware . ... Blackness .... Bluntness Blushes .... !'• i^ter .... Boldness .... Bonds . Jasmine. Whin. St. John's Wort. Gooseberry. Red Columbine. Cuckoo Plant. Fig. Acanthus. Sprig of Ivy with tendrils. Pimpernel. Indian Jasmine. Larch. Scarlet Auricula. China or Indian Pink. Sou thernwood. Dodder of Thyme. Peony. Deep Red Rose. Variegated Tulip. Party-coloured Daisy. China Rose. Lady's Slipper. Musk Rose. Floiuer of an Hour. Hibiscus. A merican Cowslip. Glory Flower. Stock. Calla SEthiopica. Clematis. Trillium Pictum. Tliroatwort. Laburnum. French Honeysuckle. Burgundy Rose. Jaf>an Rose. Orchis. Four-leaded Clover. J\Iarshmallow. Potato. White Catchfty. Oleander, Rosebay. Ebony Tree. Borage. Marjoram. Hydrangea. Pink. Convolvulus. 49

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LANGUAGE .OF FLOWERS. Bonds of Affection Bravery .... Bravery and humanity Bridal favour Brilliant complexion Bulk Busybody . . . . . Bury me amid Nature's beauties Call me not beautiful . Calm repose . Calumny Calumny . . Change . Changeable disposition Charity. . . . Charming ....... Charms, deceitful Cheerfulness in old age Cheerfulness under adversity Chivalry Cleanliness . Coldheartedness . Coldness . . Colour of my life . . . . Come down . . . Comfort . Comforting .... Compassion . Concealed love . . . Concert . Concord Confession of love Confidence . Confidence . Confidence ... Confidence in Heaven . Conjugal love Consolation . Constancy . . Consumed by love . Counterfeit . Courage . . Crime ...... Cure Cure for heartache Curiosity Danger Dangerous Pleasures . Gillyflower. Oak Leaves. French II 'illon.*. Ivy Geranium. Damask AV.v< . ll'ater J lelon. Count. . Quamoclit. Persimon. Rose U nig I H-. Buckbecui. Hellebore. Madder. Pimpernel. Rye Grass. Turnip. Cluster of Musk Roses. Thorn Apple. American Stanvort. Ch inese Ch rysa n th eiiiitw. Monkshood (Helmet Flower). Hyssop. Lettuce. Agnus Castus. Coral Honeysuckle. Jacob's Ladder. Pear Tree. Scarlet Geranium. A llspice. Motherwort. Nettle Tree. Lote Tree. Moss Rosebud. Hepatic a. Lilac Polyanthus. Liverwort. Flowering Reed. Limf, or Linden Trif. Red Poppy. Bluebell. Syrian Mallow. Mock Orange. Black Poplar. Tajitarisk. Balm of Gilead. Swallow-wort. Sycamore. Rhododendron. Rosebay.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. Death Death preferable to loss of innocence Deceit Deceit Deceit Deceitful charms . Deception Declaration of love Decrease of love . Delay . ... Delicacy . • . . . Dejection Desire to please . Despair Despondency Devotion ..... Difficulty . .... Dignity Dignity . . Disappointment . Disdain .... Disdain . ... Disgust Dissension ... Distinction . Distrust Divine beauty .... Docility .... Domestic industry Domestic virtue . Durability ..... Duration . . . ... Early attachment . Early friendship . Early youth . Elegance ..... Elegance and grace Elevation . Eloquence . Enchantment .... Enchantment Energy in adversity Envy ..... Error ...... Error ...... Esteem ... Esteem not love .... Esteem and love . Estranged love Cypress. White Rose (dried). Apocynnm. Flytrap. Dogsbane. Thorn Apple. White Cherry Tree. Red Tulip. Yellow Rose. Eupatorium. Bluebottle. Centauiy. L ichcn. Mezereon. Cypress. Humble Plant. Pemvian Heliotrope. Blackthorn. Cloves. Laurel-leaved Magnolia.. Carolina Syrinsa. Yellow Carnation. Rue. Frog Ophrys. Pride of China. Cardinal Flowtf, Lavender. American Cowslip. Rush. Flax. Sage. Dogwood. Cornel Tree. Thornless Rosr Blue Periwinkle. Primrose. Locust Tree. Yello~M Jasmine. Scotch Fir. Indian Lagerstr&mia,. Holly Herb. I 'et~'ain. Camomile. Bramble. Bee Ophrys. Fly Orchis. Garden Sage. Spiderwort. Strawberry Tree. Lotus Flower.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. Excellence Expectation ..... Expectation ... Expected meeting Extent ...... Extinguished hopes Facility . . . Fairies' fire ..... Faithfulness Faithfulness ..... Falsehood ..... Falsehood ..... Falsehood ..... Fame Fame speaks him great and good Fantastic extravagance Farewell ..... Fascination ..... Fascination ..... Fashion ..... Fecundity ... Felicity .... Female fidelity Festivity ..... Fickleness ..... Fickleness ..... Filial love ..... Fidelity .... Fidelity .... Fidelity in adversity , Fidelity in love .... Fire . . . . . First emotions of love . Flame ...... Flattery ..... Flee away ..... Fly with me . Folly Foppery ..... Foolishness ..... Foresight Forgetfulness .... Forget me not For once may pride befriend me . Forsaken ..... Forsaken ..... Frankness ..... Fraternal love Freedom Camellia Japonic a. A nemone. Zephyr Flower. Nutmeg Geranium. Gourd. Major Convolvulus, Germander Speedwell. Pyrus Japonica. Blue Violet. Heliotrope. Buglass. Yello'w Lily. Manchineal Tree. Tulip. Trumpet Flower. Apple Blossom. Scarlet Poppy. Michaelmas Daisy. Fern. Honesty. Queen's Rocket. Hollyhock. Sweet Sultan. Speedwell. Parsley. Abatina. Pink Larkspur. Virgins bower. Veronica. Ivy. Plum Tree. Wall-flower. Lemon Blossoms. Fleur-de-L uce. Purple Lilac. Fleur-de-lis. Iris. Venus' Looking-glass. Pennyroyal. Venus' Car. Columbine. Cockscomb Amaranth. Pomegranate. Holly. Moonwort. Forget Me Not. Tiger Flower. Garden Anemone. Laburnum. Osier. Woodbine. Water Willow.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWKRS. Freshness . . . Friendship .... Friendship, early . Friendship, true . Friendship, unchanging Frivolity Frugality .... Gaiety ..... Gaiety ..... Gallantry .... Generosity .... Generous and devoted affection Genius ..... Gentility .... Girlhood .... Gladness .... Glory ..... Glory Glorious beauty . Goodness .... Goodness .... Good education . Good wishes .... Goodnature .... Gossip ..... Grace ..... Grace and elegance Grandeur .... Gratitude Grief Grief Happy love . ' . Hatred . . . . • . Haughtiness . . . ' . Haughtiness Health Hermitage .... Hidden worth Honesty .... Hope Hope Hope ..... Hope in adversity Hopeless love Hopeless, not heartless Horror ..... Horror ..... Horror . Damask Rose. Acacia. Blue Periwinkle. Oak-leaved Geranium. Arbor Vita. London Pride. Chicory. Endive. Butterfly Orchis. Yellow Lily. Sweet William. Orange Tree. French Honeysuckle. Plane Tree. Corn Cockle. White Rosebud. Myrrh. Bay Tree. Laurel. Glory Flo'Mer. Bonus Henrietta. Mercury. Cherry Tree. Sweet Bazil. White Mullein. Cobcea. Multtflora Rose. Yellow Jasmine. Ask Tree. Small White Bell-flower. Harebell. Marigold. Bridal Rose. Basil. Purple Larkspur. Tall Sunflower. Iceland Moss. Milkwort. Coriander. Honesty. Flowering A Imond. Hawthorn. Snowdrop. Spruce Pine. Yellow Tulip. Love Lies Bleeding. Mandrake. Dragonswort. Snakesfoot. 53

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. Hospitality Humility Humility Humility am too happy . am your captive am worthy of you . . change but in death . declare against you . declare against you . declare war against you I die if neglected .... I desire a return of affection [ feel my obligations . I feel your kindness I have lost all ... I live for thee .... I love ...... I partake of your sentiments I partake your sentiments . I shall die to-morrow . I shall not survive you I surmount difficulties . I will think of it . I will think of it . I wound to heal .... If you love me, you will find it out Idleness ..... Ill-natured beauty Imagination . . . ' Immortality . Impatience ... Impatient of absence . Impatient resolves Imperfection Importunity ..... Inconstancy ..... Incorruptible Independence .... Independence .... Indifference ..... Indifference . . . Indifference . Indifference . . Indiscretion . . . . Industry Industry, Domestic Ingeniousness Ingenuity Oak Tree. Broom. Small Bindweed. Field Lilac. Cape y asinine. Peach Blossom. White Rose. Bay Leaf. Belvedere. Liquorice. Wild Tansy. Laurestina. Jonquil. Lint. Flax. Mourning Bride. Cedar Leaf. Red Chrysanthemum. Double China Aster. Garden Daisy. Gum Cistits. Black Alulberry. Mistletoe. Single China Aster. Wild Daisy. Eglantine (Swecttrier). Maiden Blush Rose. Mesembryanthemum. Citron. L upine. Amaranth (Globe). Yellow Balsam. Corchorus. Red Balsam. H'enbane. Burdock. Evening Primrose. Cedar of Lebanon. Wild Plum Tree. White Oak. Ever/lowering Candytuft. Mustard Seed. Pigeon Berry. Senvy. Split Reed. Red Clover. Flax. White Pink. Pencilled Geranium. 54

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. Ingenuous simplicity . Ingratitude . . . . Innocence . Insincerity . Insinuation . Inspiration . Instability Intellect . . . . Intoxication . Irony . Jealousy . Jealousy Jest Joy Joys to come Justice . . . . . Justice shall be done to you Justice shall be done t Knight-errantry . Lamentation Lasting beauty Lasting pleasures . Let me go Levity . Liberty Life Lightheartedness . Lightness "..ive for me . ,ove ..ove, forsaken .yove, returned >ove is dangerous Lustre . Luxury. Magnificent beauty Majesty Malevolence Marriage Maternal affection Maternal love Maternal tendernc-^ Matrimony . May you he happy Mouse-cared Ckickweed. Crowfoot. Daisy. Foxglove. Great Bindweed. A ngelica. Dahlia. Walnut. Vine. Sardony. French Marigold. Yellow Rose. Southernwood. Wood Sorrel. Lesser Celandine. Rudbeckia. Coltsfoot. Sweet-scented Tussilage, Helmet Flower (Monkskood). A sport Tree. Stock. Everlasting Pea. Butterfly Weed. Larkspur. Live Oak. Lucern. Shamrock. Larkspur. Arbor Vitce. Myrtle. Rose. Creeping Willow. A nibrosia. Carolina Rose. Aconite-leaved Crowfoot, or ' air Maid of France. Chesnut Tree. Calla &thiopica. Crown Imperial. Lobelia. Ivy. Cinquefoil. Moss. Wood Sorrel. A merican L inden. Volkamtnia. 55

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. Meanness Meekness Melancholy . Melancholy . Mental beauty Mental beauty Message . . . Mildness Mirth . Misanthropy. Misanthropy. Modest beauty Modest genius Modesty Modesty and purity Momentary happiness . Mourning . . . Music .... My best days are past . My regrets follow you to the grave Neatness ..... Neglected beauty Never-ceasing remembrance Old age ..... Only deserve my love . Painful recollections Painting ... Painting the lily . Passion ...... Paternal error .... Patience ...... Patriotism Patriotism Peace . Perfected loveliness Perfidy Pensive beauty .... Perplexity ..... Persecution ..... Perseverance .... Persuasion ..... Persuasion ..... Pertinacity ..... Pity Pleasure and pain Pleasure, lasting . . . . Cuscuta. Birch. Dark Geranium. Dead Leaves. Clematis. Kennedia. Iris. Mallow. Saffron Crocus. A conite (H 'olfsbatit' j. fuller's 'J' easel. Trillium Pic turn. Creeping Cerens. Violet. White Lily.^ Virginian Spidertsjort. Weeping Willow. Bundles of Reed with their panicles. Colch icwn,orMea doiv Saffron Asphodel. Broom. Throatwort. Everlasting. Tree of L ife. Campion Rose. Flos A donis. A uric-ula. Daphne Odor a. White Dittany. Cardamine. Dock. Ox Eye. American Elm. Nasturtium. Olive. Camellia Japonica. White. Common Laurel, in flower. Laburnum. Lcruc in a Mist. Chequered Fritillary. Swamp Magnolia. Althea Frutex. Syrian Mallow. Clotbur. Pine. Dog Rose. Everlasting Pea.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. Pleasures of memory Popular favour PovertyPower . Power . Precaution . Prediction Pretension Pride . . • . Pride . Privation Privation Profit Prohibition . Prolific . Promptness . Prosperity Protection Prudence Pure love Pure and ardent love Pure and lovely . Purity . Quarrel . Quicksightedness , Reason . Recantation . Recall . Reconciliation Reconciliation Refusal . Regard . Relief . . . Relieve my anxiety Religious superstition Religious superstition Religious enthusiasm Remembrance Remorse Remorse Rendezvous . . . Reserve Resistance . Restoration . Retaliation . Return of happiness Revenge Reveri'IVkite Periwinkle. Cistas, or Rock Rose. Evergreen Clematis. Imperial Montague. Cress. Golden Rod. Prophetic Marigold. SpiKed Willow Herb. Amaryllis. Hundred-leaved Rose. Indian Plum. Myrobalan. Cabbage. Privet. Fig Tree. Ten-week Stock. Beech Tree. Bearded Crepis. Mountain Ask. Single Red Pink. Double Red Pink. Red Rosebud. Star of Bethlehem. Broken Corn-straw. Hawkweed. Goafs Rue. Lotus Leaf. Silver-leaved Geranium. Filbert. Hazel. Striked Carnation. Daffodil. Balm of Gilead. Christmas Rose. Aloe. Passion Flower. Schinus. Rosemary. Bramble. Raspberry. Chick-weed. Maple. Trcmella Nestoc. Persicaria. Scotch Thistle. Lily of the Valley. Birdsfoot Trefoil. Flowering Fern. 57

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. Reward of merit . Reward of virtue. Riches . Rigour . Rivalry. Rudeness Rudeness Rural happiness . Rustic beauty Rustic oracle Sadness Safety . Satire . Sculpture Secret Love . Semblance . Sensitiveness Sensuality . Separation . Severity Shame .... Sharpness Sickness . Silliness Simplicity Sincerity Slighted love Snare . Solitude Sorrow . Sourness of Temper Spell . Spleen .... Splendid beauty . Splendour . Sporting Stedfast Piety Stoicism Strength Submission . Submission . Success crown your wishes , Succour Sunbeaming eyes Surprise Susceptibility Suspicion Sympathy . Sympathy . Bay Wreath. Garland of Roses. Corn. L ant ana. Rocket. Clotbur. Xanthium. Yellow Violet. French Honeysuckle. Dandelion. Dead Leaves. Traveller s Joy. Prickly Pear. Hoya. Yellow Acacia. Spiked Speedwell. Mimosa. Spanish Jasmine. Carolina Jasmine. Branch of Thorns. Peony. Barberry Tree. Anemone (Zephyr Flower). Fool's Parsley. American Siveetbrier. Garden Chervil. Yellow Chrysanthemum. Catchjiy. Dragon Plant. Heath. Ye-w. Barberry. Circcea. Fumitory. Amaryllis. A usturtinm. Fox-tail Grass. Wild Geranium. Box Tree. Cedar. Fennel. Grass. Harebell. Coronella. Juniper. Scarlet Lychnis. Truffle. U 'ax Plant. Champignon. Balm. Thrift.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. Talent . Tardiness ..... Taste ...... Tears . . Temperance Temptation .... Thankfulness .... The colour of my fate . The heart's mystery . The perfection of female loveliness The witching soul of music Thoughts . Thoughts of absent friends Thy frown will kill me , Thy smile I aspire to . Ties ....... Timidity . . . . Timidity Time . Tranquillity. .... Tranquillity. '. Tranquillize my anxiety Transient beauty'. Transient impressions . Transport of joy . Treachery . . .' True love . . True Friendship . Truth ...... Truth . Unanimity ..... Unbelief . . ... Unceasing remembrance Unchanging friendship Unconscious beauty . Unexpected meeting . Unfortunate attachment Unfortunate love. LTnion ...... Unity . . Unpatronized merit Uselessness ..... Utility. Variety Variety Vice .... Victory Virtue . White Pink. Flax-leaved Goldy-lo^ks. Scarlet Fuchsia. Helenium. Azalea. Apple. Agrimony. Coral Honeysuckle. Crimson Polyanthus. Justicia. Oats. Pansy. Zinnia. Currant. Daily Rose. Tendrils of Climbing Plants. Amaryllis. Marvel of Pent. White Poplar. Mudwort. Stonecrop. Christmas Rose. Night-blooming Cerent. Withered White Rose. Caf>e Jasmine. Bilberry. Forget Me Not. Oak-leaved Geranium. Bittersweet Nightshade. White Chrysanthemum. Phlox. Judas Tree. A merican Cudweed. Arbor Vitie. Burgundy Rose. Lemon Geranium. Mourning Bride. Scabious. Whole Straw. White and Red Rose together. Red Primrose. . Meadowsweet. Grass. China Aster. Mundi Rose. Darnel (Ray Grass), Palm. Mint. 59

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. Virtue, Domestic. Volubility ... ... Voraciousness ...... Vulgar Minds ...... War . War Warlike trophy . .... Warmth of feeling ..... Watchfulness ...... Weakness ....... Weakness ....... Welcome to a stranger .... Widowhood. ...... Win me and wear me ..... Winning grace ...... Winter ... .... Wit Wit ill-timed Witchcraft Worth beyond beauty ..... Worth sustained by judicious and tender affection . ..... Worthy all praise ..... You are cold You are my divinity . You are perfect . You are radiant with charms You are rich in attractions . You are the queen of coquettes . You have no claims You please all ..... You will be my death .... Your charms are engraven on my heart Your looks freeze me .... Your presence softens my pains . Your purity equals your loveliness Your qualities, like your charms, are unequalled . Your qualities surpass your charms . Youthful innocence .... Youthful love .... Zealousness .... Zest Sage. Abecedary. Lupine. African Marigold. York and Lancaster Rose. Achillea Millefolia. Indian Cress. Peppcrm in t. Dame Violet. Moschatel. Musk Plant. A merican Starwort. Sweet Scabious. Lady's Slipper. Cowslip. Guelder Rose. Meadow Lychnis. Wild Sorrel. Enchanter s Nightshade. Sweet Alyssum. Pink Convolvulus, fennel. Hortensia. American Cowslip. Pine Apple. Ranunculus. Garden Ranunculus. Queen s Rocket. Pasque Flower. Branch of Currants. Hemlock. Spindle Tree. Ice Plant. Milkvetch. Orange Blossoms. Peach. Mi^nionette. White Lilac. Red Catchfiy. Elder. Lemon. 60

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Language of Flowers. DAFFODILS. \ WANDERED lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, iVhen all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden Daffodils : Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle in the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay : Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance. The waves beside them danced ; but they Outdid the sparkling waves in glee ; A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company ; I gazed and gazed, but little thought What wealth the show to me had brought '. For oft when on my couch I lie, In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude ; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the Daffodils. WORDSWORTH. 'J HE ROSE. Go, lovely Rose ! Tell her that wastes her time on me, That now she knows, When I resemble her to thee, How sweet and fair she seems 10 be. Tell her that's young. And shuns to have her graces spied, That hadst thou sprung In deserts where no men abide, Thou must have uncommended died. Small is the worth Of beauty from the light retired ; Bid her come forth, Suffer herself to be desired, And not blush so to be admired. Then die, that she The common fate of all things rare May read in thee ; How small a part of time they share That are so wondrous sweet and fair. Yet, though thou fade, From thy dead leaves let fragrance rise And teach the maid That goodness Time's rude hand defies That virtue lives when beauty dies. WALLER. 6r

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. THE SENSITIVE PLANT. A SENSITIVE Plant in a garden grew, And the young winds fed it with silver dew, And it opened its fan-like leaver to the light, And closed them beneath the kisses of Night. * * * * * * But none ever trembled and panted with bliss In the garden, the field, or the wilderness, Like doe in the noontide with love's sweet want, As the companionless Sensitive Plant. The snowdrop, and then the violet,Arose from the ground with warm rain wet, And their breath was mixed w:th fresh odour, sent, From the turf, like the voice and the instrument. Then the pied wind-flowers and the tulip tall. And narcissi, the fairest among them all, Who gaze on their eyes in the stream's recess, Till they die of their own dear loveliness. And the naiad-like lily of the vale, Whom youth makes so fair and passion so pale, That the light of its tremulous bells is seen Through their pavilions of tender green ; And the hyacinth purple, and white, and blue. Which flung from its bells a sweet peal anew Of music so delicate, soft and intense, It was felt like an odour within the sense ! And the rose like a nymph to the bath addrest, Which unveiled the depth of her glowing breast, Till, fold after fold, to the fainting air The soul of her beauty and love lay bare ;

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWER.-. And the wand-like lily, which lifted up, As a Maenad, its moonlight-coloured cup, Till the fiery star, which is its eye, Gazed through the clear dew on the tender sky ; And the jessamine faint, and the sweet tuberose.. The sweetest flower for scent that blows ; And all rare blossoms from every clime Grew in that garden in perfect prime. The Sensitive Plant, which could give small fruit Of the love which it felt from the leaf to the root, Received more than all [flowers], it loved more than ever, Where none wanted but it, could belong to the giver— For the Sensitive Plant has no bright flower ; Radiance and odour are not its dower ; It loves, even like Love its deep heart is full, It desires what it has not, the beautiful ! * * * « • Each and all like ministering angels were For the Sensitive Plant sweet joy to bear, Whilst the lagging hours of the day went by Like windless clouds o'er a tender sky. And when evening descended from heaven above, And the earth was all rest, and the air was all love, And delight, though less bright, was far more deep, And the day's veil fell from the world of sleep, ***** The Sensitive Plant was the earliest Up-gathered into the bosom of rest ; A sweet child weary of its delight, The feeblest, and yet the favourite, Cradled within the embrace of night. bHtLLEY.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. O LUVE WILL VENTURE IN, TI;NE— " The Posie" O LUVE will venture in, where it daur na weel be seen, 0 luve will venture in, where wisdom ance has been ; But I will down yon river rove, amang the wood sae green, And a' to pu' a posie to my ain dear May. The primrose I will pu', the firstling o' the year, And I will pu' the pink, the emblem o' my dear, For she's the pink o' womankind, and blooms without a peer ; And a' to be a posie to my ain dear May. 1 '11 pu' the budding1 rose, when Phoebus peeps in view, For it 's like a baumy kiss o' her sweet bonnie mou ; The hyacinth 's for constancy w' its unchanging blue, And a' to be a posie to my ain dear May. The lily it is pure, and the lily it is fair. And in her lovely bosom I '11 place the lily there ; The daisy 's for simplicity and unaffected air, And a' to be a posie to my ain dear May. The hawthorn I will pu', wi' its locks o' siller grey, Where, like an aged man, it stands at break o' day, But the songster's nest within the bush I winna tak away; And a' to be a posie to my ain dear May. The woodbine I will pu' when the e'ening star is near, And the diamond-drops o' dew shall be her e'en sae clear : The violet 's for modesty which weel she fa's to wear, And a' to be a posie to my ain dear May. I '11 tie the posie round w' the silken band o' luve, And I '11 place it in her breast, and I '11 swear by a* above, That to my latest draught o' life the band shall ne'er remuve, And this will be a posie to my ain dear May. BURNS.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. MY NANNIE 'S AWA. TUNE — "There'll never be peace" Now in her green mantle blithe Nature arrays, And listens the lambkins that bleat o'er the braes, XVhile birds warble welcome in ilka green shaw ; But to me it 's delightless — my Nannie 's awa. The snaw-drap and primrose our woodlands adorn, And violets bathe in the weet o* the morn ; They pain my sad bosom, sae sweetly they blaw, They mind me o' Nannie — and Nannie 's awa. Thou lav'rock that springs frae the dews of the lawn, The shepherd to warn o' the grey-breaking dawn, And thou mellow mavis that hails the night-fa", Give over for pity— my Nannie 's awa. Come, autumn, sae pensive, in yellow and grey, And sooth me wi' tidings o' Nature's decay ; The dark, dreary winter, and wild-driving snaw, Alane can delight me— now Nannie's awa. BURNS. THEIR GROVES, TUNE— "Humours of Glen" THEIR groves o' sweet myrtle let foreign lands reckon, Where bright-beaming summers exalt the perfume ; Far dearer to me yon lone glen o' green breckan, Wi' the burn stealing under the lang yellow broom. Far dearer to me are yon humble broom bowers, Where the blue-bell and gowan lurk lowly unseen; For there, lightly tripping amang the wild flowers, A listening the linnet, aft wanders my Jean. BURNS.

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LANGUACK OF FLOWERS. TO A MOUNTAIN DAISY, On turning one dcnvn -with a plough, in April 1786. WEE, modest, crimson-tipped flow'r, Thou s met me in an evil hour ; For I maun crush amang the stoure Thy slender stem : To spare thee now is past my pow'r, Thou bonnie gem. Alas ! it's no thy neebor sweet, The bonnie Lark, companion meet I Bending thee 'mang the dewy weet ! Wi' spreckled breast, When upward -springing, blythe, to greet The purpling east(Jmld blew the bitter-biting north Upon thy early, humble birth ; Yet cheerfully thou glinted forth Amid the storm, Scarce reard above the parent earth Thy tender form. The flaunting flow'rs our gardens yield, High shell' ring woods and wa's maun shield, But thou beneath the random bield O' clod or stane, Adorns the histie stibble-field, Unseen, a lane There, in thy scanty mantle clad, Thy snawy bosom sun- ward spread, Thou lifts thy unassuming head In humble guise ; But now the share uptears thy bed. And low thou lies ! Such is the fate of artless Maid, Sweet_/?0a/Vf/ of the rural shade ! By love's simplicity betray'd. And guileless trust. Till she, like thee, all soil'd, is laid Low i' the dust. Such is the fate of simple Bard, On life's rough ocean luckless starr'd ! Unskilful he to note the card Of prudent lore, Till billows rage, and gales blow hard. And whelm him o'er ! Such fate to suffering 'worth is giv'n, Who long with wants and woes has striv'n. By human pride or cunning driv'n, To mis'ry's brink, Till wrench'd of ev'ry stay but Heavn, He, ruin'd, sink ! Ev'n thou who mourn 'st the Daisy's fate, That fate is thine— no distant date ; Stern Ruin's plough-share drives, elate. Full on thy bloom, Till crush'd beneath the furrow's weight, Shall be thy doom I BURNS. fr.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. LAMENT OF MAJtY. QUEEN UF SCOTS. On (hi Approach of Spring. Now Naluie hangs her mantle green On every blooming iree, And spreads her sheets c' daisies while Out o er the grassy lea ; Now Phoeous cheers the crystal streams, And glads the a/ure skies ; But nought can glad the weary wight That fast in durance lies, Now lav'rocks wake the merry morn, Aloft on dewy wing ; The merle, in his noontide bow'r. Makes woodland echoes ring ; The mavis mild wi' many a note, Sings drowsy day to rest : In love and freedom they rejoice, Wi' care nor thrall opprest. Now blooms the lily by the bank, The primrose down the brae ", The hawthorn's budding in the glen, And milk-white is the slae ; The meanest hind in fair Scotland May rove their sweets amang; But I, the Queen of a' Scotland, Maun lie in prison strang. I svas the Queen o' bonnie France, Where happy I hae been ; Fu' lightly rase I in the morn, As blythe lay down at e en ; And I'm the sov'reign of Scotland, And mony a traitor there ; Yet here I lie in foreign lands, And never ending care. But as for thee, thou false woman, My sister and my fae, Grim vengeance, yet, shall whet a sword That thro' thy soul shall gae : The weeping blood in woman s breast Was never known to thee ; Nor th' balm that draps on wounds of wo« Frae woman's pitying e'e. My son ! my son ! may kinder stars Upon thy fortune shine ; And may those pleasures gild thy reign, That ne'er wad blink on mine ! God keep thee frae thy mother's faes. Or turn their hearts to thee : And where thou meet'st thy mother's friend, Remember him for me ! Oh ! soon, to me, may summer-suns Nae mair light up the morn ! Nae mair, to me, the autumn winds Wave o'er the yellow corn! And in the narrow house o' death Let winter round me rave ; And the next flow'rs that deck the spring, Bloom on my peaceful grave \ BURNS.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. RED AND WHITE ROSES. READ in these Roses the sad story Of my hard fate, and your own glory ; In the white you may discover The paleness of a fainting lover ; In the red the flames still feeding On my heart with fresh wounds bleeding, The w'hite will tell you how I languish, And the red express my anguish, The white my innocence displaying, The red my martyrdom betraying ; The frowns that on your brow resided, Have those roses thus divided. Oh ! let your smiles but clear the weather, And then they both shall grow together. CAREW. SONNET. SWEET is the rose, but growes upon a brere ; Sweet is the Juniper, but sharpe his bough ; Sweet is the Eglantine, but pricketh nere ; Sweet is the Firbloom, but his branches rough ; Sweet is the Cypress, but his rind is tough, Sweet is the Nut, but bitter is his pill ; Sweet is the Broome-flowere, but yet sowre enough And sweet is Moly, but his roote is ill. So every sweet with sowre is tempred still, That maketh it be coveted the more : For easie things that may be got at will, Most sorts of men doe set but little store. Why then should I account of little pain, That endless pleasure shall unto me gaine? Sl'ENSEK 68

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. TO PRIMROSES FILLED WITH MORN' ING DEW. WHY do ye weep, sweet babes ? Can tears Speak grief in you, Who were but born Just as the modest morn Teemed her refreshing dew ? Alas ! ye have not known that shower That mars a flower : Nor felt the unkind Breath of a blasting wind ; Nor are ye worn with years ; Or warped as we, Who think it strange to see Such pretty flowers, like to orphans young. Speaking by tears before ye have a tongue. Speak, whimpering younglings, and make known The reason why Ye droop and weep. Is it for want of sleep, Or childish lullaby? Or that ye have not seen as yet The violet ? Or brought a kiss From that sweetheart to this? No, no ; this sorrow shown By your tears shed, Would have this lecture read : That things of greatest, so of meanest worth. Conceived with grief are, and with tears brought forth. HERRICK. 69

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... LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. A RED, RED ROSE. TUNE — " Withaivs favourite." O, MY luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June : O, my luve's like the melodic That's sweetly play'd in tune. As fair art thou, my bonnie lass, So deep in hive am I ; And I will luve thee still, my dear, Till a* the seas gang dry. Till a' the seas gang dry, my dear. And the rocks melt w' the sun ; I will luve thee still, my dear, While the sands o' life shall run. And fare thee weel, my only luve ! And fare thee weel a while ; And I will come again, my luve, Tho' it were ten thousand mile. BURNS. VIRGINS promised when I died, That they would each primrose-tide Duly, morn and evening, come, And with flowers dress my tomb. —Having promised, pay your debts, Maids, and here strew violets. KOIIERT HERRICK. Music, when soft voices die, Vibrates in the memory ; Odours when sweet violets sicken, Love within the sense they quicken. Rose leaves, when the rose is dead, Are heaped for the beloved's bed ; And so thy thoughts when thou art gone, Love itself shall slumber on. SHELI.EY. RADIANT sister of the day Awake ! arise ! and come away ! To the wild woods and the plains. To the pools where winter rains Image all their roof of leaves, Where the pine its garland weaves Of sapless green, and ivy dun, Round stems that never kiss the sun. Where the lawns and pastures be And the sandhills of the sea, Where the melting hoar-frost wets The daisy star that never sets, And wind-flowers and violets Which yet join not scent to hue Crown the pale year weak and new : When the night is left behind In the deep east, dim and blind, And the blue moon is over us, And the multitudinous Billows murmur at our feet, Where the earth and ocean meet And all things seem only one Jn the universal sun. P. B. SHELLEY. 70

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. TO DAFFODILS. FAIR Daffodils, we weep to see You haste away so soon ; As yet, the early-rising sun Has not attained its noon. Stay, stay, Until the hastening day Has run But to the even song ; And having prayed together, we Will go with you along. We have short time to stay as you, We have as short a spring ; As quick a growth to meet decay, As you or any thing. We die, As your hours do, and dry Away, Like to the summer's rain, Or as the pearls of morning's dew, Ne'er to be found again. ROBERT HERRICK. CONSTANCY. LAY a garland on my hearse Of the dismal yew ; Maidens willow branches bear ; Say, / died true. My love was false, but I was firm From my hour of birth. Upon my buried body lie Lightly, gentle earth 1 SAMUEL FLETCHER. MOURN, ilka grove the cushat kens ! Ye haz'lly shaws and briery dens ! Ye burnies, wimplin down your glens, Wi' toddlin din, Or foaming strang, wi' hasty stens, Frae lin to lin. Mourn little harebells o'er the lee ; Ye stately foxgloves fair to see ; Ye woodbines hanging bonnilie, In scented bow'rs ; Ye roses on your thorny tree. The first o' flow'rs. At dawn, when ev'ry grassy blade Droops with a diamond at his head, At ev'n, when beans their fragrance shed, I' th' rustling gale, Ye maukins whiddin thro' the glade, Come join my wail. Mourn, spring, thou darling of the year ; Ilk cowslip cup shall kep a tear : Thou, simmer, while each corny spear Shoots up its head, Thy gay, green, flow'ry tresses shear, For him that's dead ! Thou, autumn, wi' thy yellow hair, In grief thy sallow mantle tear ! Thou, winter, hurling thro' the air The roaring blast, Wide o'er the naked world declare The worth we've lost ! BURNS.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 7'0 THE SMALL CELANDINE. PANSIES, Lilies, King-cups, Daisies, Let them live upon their praises ; ' Long as there's a sun that sets, Primroses will have their glory ; Long as there are Violets, They will have a place in story ; There's a flower that shall be mine, "Tis the little Celandine. Ere a leaf is on the bush, In the time before the thrush Has a thought about her nest, Thou wilt come with half a call, Spreading out thy glossy breast Like a careless prodigal ; Telling tales about the sun, When we've little warmth, or none. Comfort have thou of thy merit, Kindly unassuming spirit ! Careless of thy neighbourhood, Thou dost show thy pleasant face On the moor, and in the wood, In the lane — there's not a place, Howsoever mean it be, But 'tis good enough for thee. Ill befall the yellow flowers, Children of the flaring hours ! Buttercups that will be seen, Whether we will see or no; Others, too, of lofty mien, They have done as worldlings do, Taken praise that should be thine, Little, humble Celandine ! Prophet of delight and mirth, 111 requited upon earth ; Herald of a mighty band, Of a joyous train ensuing, Serving at my heart's command, Tasks that are no tasks renewing ; 1 will sing, as doth behove, Hymns in praise of what I love ! WORDSWORTH. TO BLOSSOMS. FAIR pledges of a fruitful tree, Why do ye fall so last ? Your date is not so past, But you may stay yet here awhile To blush and gently smile, And go at last. What, were you born to be. An hour or half s delight, And so to bid good-night ? 'Twas pity Nature brought ye forth, Merely to show your worth And lose you quite. But you are lovely leaves, where we May read, how soon things have Their end, though ne'er so brave : And after they have shown their pride. Like you, awhile, they glide Into the grave. HERRICK.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. THE LIL Y AND THE ROSE. THE nymph must lose her female friend, If more admired than she — But where will fierce contention end, If flowers can disagree. Within the garden's peaceful scene Appear'd two lovely foes, Aspiring to the rank of queen, The Lily and the Rose. The Rose soon redden'd into rage, And, swelling with disdain, Appeal'd to many a poet's page To prove her right to reign. The Lily's height bespoke command, A fair imperial flower ; She seem'd designed for Flora's hand, The sceptre of her power. This civil bick'ring and debate The goddess chanced to hear. And flew to save, ere yet too late, The pride of the parterre. Yours is, she said, the nobler hue, And yours the statelier mien ; And, till a third surpasses you, Let each be deemed a queen. Thus, soothed and reconciled, each seeks The fairest British fair : The seat of empire is her cheeks, They reign united there. COWPEK. THE WALL-FLOWER. WHY this flower is now called so, List, sweet maids, and you shall know. Understand this firstling was Once a brisk and bonny lass, Kept as close as Danae was, Who a sprightly springald loved ; And to have it fully proved, Up she got upon a wall, 'Tempting down to slide withal ; But the silken twist untied, So she fell, and, bruised, she died. Jove, in pity of the deed, And her loving, luckless speed, Turn'd her to this plant we call Now " the flower of the wall." THE PRIMROSE. ASK me why I send you here, This firstling of the infant year ; Ask me why I send to you This Primrose all bepearled with dew ; I straight will whisper in your ears, The sweets of love are washed with tears. Ask me why this flower doth show So yellow, green, and sickly too ; Ask me why the stalk is weak And bending, yet it doth not break ; I must tell you, these discover What doubts and fears are in a lover. CAKEW. 73

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. ADONIS SLEEPING, IN midst of all, there lay a sleeping youth Of fondest beauty. Sideway his face reposed On one white arm, and tenderly unclosed, By tenderest pressure, a faint damask mouth To slumbery pout ; just as the morning south Disparts a dew-lipp'd rose. Above his head, Four lily stalks did their white honours wed To make a coronal ; and round him grew All tendrils green, of every bloom and hue, Together intertwined and trammel'd fresh : The vine of glossy sprout ; the ivy mesh, Shading its Ethiop berries ; and woodbine, Of velvet leaves, and bugle blooms divine. Hard by, Stood serene Cupids watching silently. One, kneeling to a lyre, touch'd the strings, Muffling to death the pathos with his wings ; And, ever and anon, uprose to look At the youth's slumber ; while another took A willow bough, distilling odorous dew, And shook it on his hair ; another flew In through the woven roof, and fluttering-wise, Rain'd violets upon his sleeping eyes. KEATS. MODONNA, wherefore hast thou sent to me Sweet Basil and Mignonette, Embleming love and health, which never yet In the same wreath might be. Alas, and they are wet ! Is it with thy kisses or thy tears ? For never rain or dew Such fragrance drew From plant or flower ; the very doubt endears My sadness ever new, The sighs I breathe, the tears I shed, for thee. P B. SHELLEY.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. THERE grew pied Wind-flowers and Violets, Daisies, those pearl'd Arcturi of the earth, The constellated flowers that never set ; Faint Oxlips ; tender Blue-bells, at whose birth The sod scarce heaved ; and that tall flower that wets Its mother's face with Heaven-collected tears, When the low wiiid, its playmate's voice, it hears. And in the warm hedge grew lush Eglantine, Green Cow-bind and the moonlight-colour'd May And cherry blossoms, and white cups, whose wine Was the bright dew yet drained not by the day : And Wild Roses, and Ivy serpentine With its dark buds and leaves, wandering astray, And flowers azure, black, and streaked with gold, Fairer than any wakened eyes behold. And nearer to the river's trembling edge There grew broad flag-flowers, purple prankt with white, And starry river buds among the sedge, And floating Water-lilies, broad and bright, Which lit the oak that overhung the hedge With moonlight beams of their own watery light ; And bulrushes, and reeds of such deep green As soothed the dazzled eye with sober sheen. P. B. SHELLEY. FADE, Flow'rs ! fade, Nature will have it so; 'Tis but what we must in our autumn do ! And as your leaves lie quiet on the ground, The loss alone by those that lov'd them found ; So in the grave shall we as quiet lie, Miss'd by some few that lov'd our company; But some so like to thorns and nettles live, That none for them can, when they perish, grieve. WALLER. 75

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. ARRANGEMENT OF A BOUQUE T. HERE damask Roses, white and red, Out of my lap first take I, Which still shall run along the thread, My chiefest flower this make I. Amongst these Roses in a row, Next place I Pinks in plenty, These double Pansies then for show ; And will not this be dainty? The pretty Pansy then I'll tie, Like stones some chain inchasing ; And next to them, their near ally, The purple Violet placing. The curious choice clove July flower, Whose kind hight the Carnation, For sweetnest of most sovereign power, Shall help my wreath to fashion ; Whose sundry colours of one kind, First from one root derived, Them in their several suits I'll bind: My garland so contrived. A course of Cowslips then I'll stick, And here and there ('though sparely) The pleasant Primrose down I'll prick. Like pearls that will show rarely ; Then with these Marigolds I'll make My garland somewhat swelling, These Honeysuckles then I'll take, Whose sweets shall help their smelling. The Lily and the Fleur-de-lis, For colour much contending ; For that I them do only prize, They are but poor in scenting. The Daffodil most dainty is, To match with these in meetness ; The Columbine compared to this, All much alike for sweetness. These in their natures only are > Fit to emboss the border, Therefore I'll take especial care To place them in their order : Sweet-williams, Campions, Sops-in-wine, One by another neatly ; Thus have 1 made this wreath of mine, And finished it featly. NICHOLAS DRAYTON. THE CHERRY. THERE is a garden in her face. Where roses and white lilies grow ; A heavenly paradise is that place, Wherein all pleasant fruits do grow : There cherries grow that none may buy Till cherry ripe themselves do cry. Those cherries fairly do enclose Of orient pearl a double row, Which, when her lovely laughter shows, They look like rosebuds fill'd with snow ; Yet them no peer nor prince may buy Till cherry ripe themselves do cry. Her eyes like angels watch them still, Her brows like bended bows do stand. Threatening with piercing frowns to kill All that approach with eye or hand These sacred cherries to come nigh. Till cherry ripe themselves do cry. RICHARD ALLISON

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. THE GARLAND. THE pride of every grove I chose, The violet sweet and lily fair, The dappled pink and blushing rose, To deck my charming Cloe's hair. At morn the nymph vouchaf'd to place Upon her brow the various wreath ; The flowers less blooming than her face, The scent less fragrant than her breath, The flowers she wore along the day ; And every nymph and shepherd said, That in her hair they look'd more gay Than glowing in their native bed. Undrest, at ev'ning, when she found Their odours lost, their colours past; She chang'd her look, and on the ground Her garland and her eye she cast. That eye dropt sense distinct and clear, As any muse's tongue could speak, When from its lid a pearly tear Ran trickling down her beauteous cheek* Dissembling what I knew too well ; My love ! my life ! said I, explain This change of humour ; pray thee tell : That falling tear. — What does it mean? She sigh'd, she smil'd ; and to the flowers Pointing, the lovely moralist said : See ! friend, in some few fleeting hours, See yonder, "what a change is made ! Ah me ! the blooming pride of May, And that of beauty are but one : At morn both flourish bright and gay, Both fade at ev'ning, pale, and gone ! At dawn poor Stella danc'd and sung ; The am'rous youth around her bow'd At night her fatal knell was rung ! I saw and kiss'd her in her shroud : Such as she is, who dy'd to-day, Such I, alas ! may be to-morrow : Go, Damon, bid thy muse display The justice of thy Cloe's sorrow, f PRIOR. TO THE VIRGINS, TO MAKE MUCH OF TIME. GATHER ye rose-buds while ye may : Old Time is still a-flying ; And this same flower that smiles to-day, To-morrow will be dying. The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun, The higher he's a-getting, The sooner will his race be run, And nearer he's to setting. That age is best, which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer : But being spent, the worse and worst Times will succeed the former. —Then be not coy, but use your time, And while ye may, go marry; For having lost but once your prime, You may for ever tarry. ROBERT HERRICK. 77

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. SONG OF MA Y MORNING. Now the bright morning-star, day's harbinger. Comes dancing from the east, and leads with her The flowery May, who from her green lap throws The yellow cowslip, and the pale primrose. Hail, bounteous May, that dost inspire Mirth, and youth, and warm desire ; Woods and groves are of thy dressing, Hill and dale doth boast thy blessing. Thus we salute thee with our early song, And welcome thee, and wish thee long. MILTON. AMONG the myrtles as I walk'd, Love and my Sight thus intertalk'd : Tell me, said I, in deep distress, Where I may find my Shepherdess ? — Thou Fool, said Love, know'st thou not this? In everything that's sweet she is. In yon'd Carnation go and seek, There thou shall find her lips and cheek ; In that enamell'd Pansy by, There thou shalt have her curious eye ; In bloom of Peach and Rose's bud There waves the streamer of her blood. — 'Tis true, said I ; and thereupon I went to pluck them one by one, To make of parts an union ; But on a sudden all were gone. At which I stopp'd ; said Love, these be The true resemblance of Thee ; For as these Flowers, thy joys must die ; And in the turning of an eye ; And all thy hopes of her must wither, Like those short sweets here knit together. ROBERT HERRICK.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. FRAGMENT, IN WITHERSPOON\S COLLECTION OF SCOTCH SONGS, TUNE — " Hughie Graham," '' O GIN my love were yon red rose, " That grows upon the castle wa' ; " And I mysel1 a drap o' dew, " Into her bonnie breast to fa" ' '' Oh, there beyond expression blest, " I'd feast on beauty a' the night ; " Seal'd on her silk-saft faulds to rest, " Till fley'd awa by Phoebus' light." •O were my love yon lilac fair, Wi" purple blossoms to the spring ; And I, a bird to shelter there, When wearied on my little wing : How I wad mourn, when it was torn By autumn wild, and winter rude ! But I wad sing on wanton wing, When youthfu' May its bloom renew'd.* * These stanzas were added by BURNS, THE DAISY. OF all the floures in the mede Than love I most these floures white and rede Soch that men callen Daisies in our town, To hem I have so great affection, As I sayd erst, when comen is the Male, That in my bedde there daweth me no daie, That 1 n'am up and walking in the mede To see this floure ayenst the Sunne sprede ; Whan it up riseth early by the morrow, That blissful sight softeneth all my sorrow. CHAUCHR. 79

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