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PREFACE.
THERE is no language that speaks so powerfully to the mind as that of Nature. It is intelligible both to the young and to the old, to the ignorant and to the learned, to the lisping infant as well as to the hoary sage, to the untutored savage of the forest as well as to the most favored votary of science. She speaks in accents of terror amidst the fury of the tempest; and her awful voice rmy billows of the deep, and the roar of the foaming cataract. The mountains, with their snow-capped summits, proclaim her magnificence; and their sublime and romantic scenery speaks eloquently to the soul. The verdant meadows, the fields, teeming with the luxuriant fruits of Autumn, declare her richness and beauty, and inspire universal delight and gratitude. But it is in the countless variety of her flowers that we see her sweetest smiles, and it is through them that she conveys the
most pleasing sensations to our minds. Yes, flowers have their language. Theirs is an eloquence that speaks in perfumed silence; and in the clearest, yet most delicate terms, expresses the noblest and tenderest emotions of the heart. No spoken word can equal the delicacy of the sentiment conveyed by a flower presented at a seasonable moment. The most tender impressions may be thus manifested without offence, and consolation silently imparted at a moment when the gentlest accents of pity would grate harshly on the ear. To translate this pleasing language of nature, and to unfold the meaning that lies hidden beneath these beauteous emblems, is the object of the little volume now presented to our friends. It has been compiled by a society of ladies and gentlemen for their own amusement. They claim not originality. The quotations have been selected from the most esteemed poetical works most of the emblems have been copied from "Flora's Dictionary." They trust that ilgenee from the courteous reader, and that it may serve to enliven a tedious hour, and prove a source of amusement at once agreeable and innocent.
LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Amarillis.
Thuja.
ee, Fraxinvs. Misanthrophy Oh, that the desert were my dwelling place." i Needle, Yucca. A friend in need, Apple Blossom, Pyrus. '
Artemisia, colored,
do.
Althea, colored. Persuasion. " My proud heart sues and prompts my tongue to speak." Althea, white. Benevolence iiica. Inordina
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m ol'G Head. Bee Larki But ne'er a Bramble, Hides beau Belvidere.
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Falsehood. Rosa. ith jaundiced eye Envy.
Ambition.
Th^^ySSiaf3B&
Batch. Button, Globe amaranthus. Hope even in misery. "Ohtalknoi dimples, ^ There's sur Bals am, Impatience.
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Flee away.
Melissa.
Sympathy.
Success.
Broom Corn.
Industry.
Buckwheat,
Polygonum.
Unconcern.
But then 'tis not my fault if others hurt you.'' " My heart is so bound up in thine I die, unless I call thee mine/' Burdock. Arctium. Importunity. " I do conjure, command thee to fly hence, If thou hast yet one spark of common sense." Bind Weed, Smilax. Busy body.
Betula. Remorse. " The withering blight bey light.'' Fagus. Pleasing remembrances. ro destroy/ Bigonia. Attention.
False pretensions.
Cactus
Chick Weed,
t Fury art my utte:r hate.''' Crew, Crown Imperial, Cai tel la Japnniea. Lepediu m. Tirtilhir Fii mness Power
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(iardinea.
Coreopsis.
Jealousy
Columbine, colored,
Aquelfsria.
Columbine, white,
Aquelegia.
Resolved to win.
Crocus.
Returning attachment.
Lobelia.
Splendid r
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Cjrpn
l^ZUrmvfJC'ut to fad,
Amarinth.
Be my si .pport
Coxcomb,
Fo ppery.
Corn Flower,
Githago.
Persev.
Iberis. soogh)
IndifiV rence.
Resigi
Cherry Blossom,
Citron, Citrus. Passion, " When I tho onght me a fool, And I think you wore most in the light/' Cypress Tree, Cupressus. I am in despair.
Daisy, pink,
Bellis.
Unconscious worth.
Dandelion.
Leontodon.
Faithful to thee.
Dew Plant,
Mesembry-anthemum. '
Serenade.
Thy^teptsUie'music of^ng^
Elder Blossom,
Sambucus.
Compassion.
That steak bless praise." Everlast. Pea, Lathyrus. Sweet & const't. remembrance.
Euphorbia.
Vanity.
gnnel, Nigella. Cruel triumph. " Ha! laugh'st thou, thou false one, my sorrow to scornr:; Proud bird of the mountain thy plumes shall be torn. :rn, Filices. Concealed lore. T.:-^u:'t.;.
Geranium Rose,
Pela
Gillyflower,
Cheranfhus.
Bonds
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Hawthorn,
Crataegus.
Hope.
Hollyhock,
Althea.
Liberality
But overcharges her capacious hand." Hydrangea. " Enormous boaster doomed to vaant in vain." Holly, Ilex. Boaster
Honeysuckle.
Azalea.
Ties of love
. coral,
Lonecira.
Gayety
Heart's Ease,
Viola.
Hybiscus. Delicate Beauty, " Thy smile can win, thy sorrow can disarm, And e'en tb ..;-.. i charm,"
Hops,
Humulus. I overcome all difficulties. Through paths where wolves would fear to prey."
House Leek,
Sempervivum.
Esculus.
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Helebore,
Heleborus.
Delirium.
Hemlock,
Comum.
" Guilty treachery no place can find Indian Pink. I die if neglected.
Wedded 1
Timidity.
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lfide in you. Coquetry.
Juniper Tree,
Hemerocalis.
Thoughtlessness.
Lilium. Lily, orange, " To love you is pleasant enough, But oh, 'tis delicious to hate you." Lily of the valley, Convalaria. That low tweet root. From which all heavenly virtues shoot." Locust,
Majesty. Hatred.
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Larkspur, Lavender,
Delphinium. Lavendula.
Fickleness Constancy
Lilac, white,
LiLu\ pink.
Syringa.
Syringa.
First 1
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Faithful 1
Lauristina,
Virbinum.
Migneonette, Resada. Your qualii Which fain j~ Marygold, African, Tagetus " Blush to be branded with the Though thou di. id'st .. tsin Do. French, do. "The tinsel glitter and the spe Mock Orange, Cucubita.
Mountain Pink,
Phlox.
Meadow Saffron,
Myrtle, withered,
Myvtus.
Love betrayed.
Monk's Hood, Aconitum. Poisonous words. " I'll trust thee as I would the adder fanged." Milkweed, Morning Glory, Asclepius. Convolvulus. Distrust. Farewell.
Moss,
Lycopodium.
Charity.
Meze
T!P
Daphne. Boy',
Winning grace.
Mieki Kalk
Daisy.
Aster.
Do
Tu guidin^hand^rLove shoul J be." 1!;hasctun. Youar If, :..-, I no resentm nt for the love he Tropcelum. is the jest r when the joke'
perverse
Wit Self-lore
Urtica.
Night Shade, Solarium. It darkly hints a melancholy tale." Night Scented Jas
Oleander, red,
Nerium.
MUSlC
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Prediction.
Olive,
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Olea. Renown
Peace.
Oak Leaves, Qiiercus. They whom troth and wisdom lead, Can gather honey from a weed."
Stability.
Bridal festivity. Orange Blossom, Citrus. " 'Till Hymen brought his loTe delighted h There dwelt no joy in Eden's rosy bower
Primrose,
Primula.
Unpatronized merit. Inconstancy. :ttopart, ... heart." Indignation. Sarcasm. Good tei uppliant'slove." Sleep of the 1
Do. Evening, Onothera. " Form, ; False tor.. Piony, Paonia. Pepper Grass, Lcpedium.
Pure affection.
D>!intht/.s.
Peach Blossom,
Amigdalus,
Generosity.
Privet,
LigustTum,
Childhood.
Periwinkle, Vinca. " None know thee but to love thee, None name thee bat to praise." Prince"* Feather, Amaranthns.
Mildness
Ostentation,
Populus.
Aspiring,
Rose. Button.
Dp. Withcrec
Ragged Robin,
Flosenculi.
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lauded, Self-confidenc
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Deten
Sunflower Dwarf,
Heliantkus.
Devotedn
For having lost its li^ht a while. Snow Drop, Poa) Snow Ball, ' Man, lii Galeanthus. Retinem tUjr leaven, Vn ed lives,
Viburnum.
Salvia.
Sweet William, Dianthus. Philosop " Who reasons wisely, is not therefore wise, His pride, in reason;,,; n, t in acting lies ' S{ ier Wort, T r
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M imentary happin
syrmga,
rhiia.aeipn.us.
Hypocrisy.
Sunflower, Helianthus. " To thee the , heart its trembling homage yieldsJ
Homage.
Sun]
Stupidity.
4Srfdpk2Ji.
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Hire plant,
Mimosa.
Profound sensibility.
Sorrel,
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Oxalis.
M?^
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Centaurea TrifoUum.
Fidelity.
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ae happiness.
Hospitality.
Sweet Pea,
Lathyrus.
Adieu.
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Speedwell,
Veronica,
Sane
Helens.
Tea Plant,
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shaken confidence.
Tulip
Tulipa.
"Wha^'hal]11 do, what say colored,
Do.
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Tulipa. Thymus.
Declaration of love.
" There's son Tube!Rose, Polyanthes. Distanc "Yes, absence is affection's t Traveller's Joy, " Fragrance, Theonly e'mbl Trumpet Creeper, Bignonia. Play
Thistle, Ca.rduus. I am able to defend myself. " Free to herself my potent mind remains, Nor fears the victor's rage, nor dreads his chains.1' Touch Me Not, Impatiens. Severed ties. " Farewell! the spell is broken that held a Farewell! the word is spoken my lips shall ne'er recall."
Unpretendir
Violet,
Modesty
Clematis.
Flattery.
Fascination.
Wall Flower, Cherianthns. Friendship in adversity. " Dwelling in ice, it mocks the chill, Is pure, is soft, is brilliant still." Woodbine, Lonicera, Fraternal love.
. Lotus, Willow,
Nymphea. Salix.
Mystery. Grief.
Weeping, Salix. " What though the lip may smile at v* ill. The heart, the heart, is lonely still. ; Wheat, Tndblooa Triticum.
Forsaken
Prosperity
Wild Geranium. . I desire to please. , " What would you have me do, When out of twenty I can please but two 1* Wind Flower, Anemony. Mutability.
For soon thy beauty must like this decay."' " With nothing left to love, there's nought to fear." " Go far from that eye, and perhaps you may yet, (, and its splendour forget." i k they bloom,