10 INTRODUCTION. 



ical sentiments, find some favored selection which may 

 address itself to their memories, is the wish of the 

 compiler. That they may find it a mystic " Book"-— a 

 faithful ally in the cause of Flora, till they acquire pro- 

 ficiency in the " language of flowers," is sincerely 

 hoped. For this purpose, much care has been used in 

 the selection of the different meanings, and leaving our 

 labors at present, we hope the Book we offer for their 

 perusal will be considered 



" As a soft chain of spoken flowers 

 And airy gems," 



by our fair and intelligent readers. 



L. H. 



