LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 



Besides the scientific relations which are to be observed in plants, flowers 

 may also be regarded as emblematical of the affections of the heart and quali- 

 ties of the intellect. In all ages of the world, history and fable have attached 

 to flowers particular associations ; consecrating them to melancholy remem- 

 brances, to glory, friendship or love. In oriental countries, a selam, or boquet 

 of flowers, is often made the interesting medium of communicating sentiments, 

 to which words are inadequate. 



The authorities for the emblems here adopted, are " Flora's Dictionary," 

 "Garland of Flora," " Les Vegeteux Curieux," and "Emblems Des Fleurs." 

 In a few cases, alterations have been made, in order to introduce sentiments of 

 a more refined and elevated character, than such as relate to mere personal 

 attractions. 



Acacia. Friendship. 



Acanthus. Indissoluble ties. 



Aconitum. (Monk's Jiood.) Deceit. Poisonous words. 



Adonis autumnalis. Sorrowful remembrances. 



Affrostemma. (Cockle. ) Charms please the eye, but merit wins the soul. 



Althea. I would not act contrary to reason. 



Aloe. Religious superstition. Think not the Almighty wills one idle pang, 

 one needless tear. 



Amaranthus. Immortality. Unchangeable. 



A. Melancholicus. Love lies bleeding. 



Amaryllis. Splendid beauty. Coquetry. 



Anemone. Anticipation. Frailty. 



Arum. Deceit. Ferocity. Treachery. 



Apocynum. Falsehood. * 



Arbor Vita. (Thuja occidentalism Friendship unchanging. 



Aster. Beauty in retirement. 



Auricula. Elegance. Pride. 



Asdepias. (Milk weed.) Cure for the heart ache. The miserable have no 

 medicine but hope. 



Bachelor's button. Hope, even in misery. 



Balm. Sweets of social intercourse. 



Broom. Humility. 



Broom corn. Industry. 



Balsam. (Impatiens.) Impatience. Do not approach me. 



Bay. (Lauras.) I change but with death. 



Box. Constancy. 



Calla ethiopica. (Egyptian lily.) Ffeminine delicacy. 



Camellia japonica. (Japan rose.) Pity is easily changed to love. 



Campanula. (Bell flower.) Gratitude. 



Cape jasmine. (Gardenia florida.) My heart is joyful. 



Cardinal flower. (Lobelia cardinalis.) High station does not secure hap- 

 piness. 



Catch fly. (Lychnis.) I am a willing prisoner. 



Cedar. (Jumperus.) You are entitled to my love. 



China-aster, double. ( Aster chinensis.) Your sentiments meet with a teturn. 



China-aster, single. You have no cause for discouragement. 



Chrysanthemum red. Love. 



Chrysanthemum white. Truth needs no protestations. 



Chrysanthemum yellow. A heart left to desolation. 



Clematis. (Virgin's bower.) Mental excellence. 



Cock's comb. (Amaranthus.) Foppery. Affectation. 



Columbine, purple. (Aquilegia canadensis.) I cannot give theo up. 



