LIST OF PLATES. 



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Plate I. — Rose — Ivy — Myrtle, emblematic of Beauty, Friendship, and 

 Love Frontispiece 



Plate II. — White Violet — SmaU Bindweed — Asiatic Ranunculus — Rose- 

 bud, show how the young may win the esteem of the aged, " Candour 

 and deference are charms in the young'''' 17 



Plate III. — Strawberry— Mignonette — Blue Bell— Tulip, speak of the 

 characteristics which command genuine attachment, " Your perfect 

 goodness, excellent qualities^ and kindness constrain me to declare my 

 regard" 33 



Plate IV. — Columbine — Marigold — Pheasant's Eye, tell us that "Folly 



chagrin and painful reflections''' 5S 



Plate V. — Blue Bottle — Dog Rose — Garden Wallflower, combined to 



express, "Delicacy and simplicity add charms to lasting beauty "... 79 



Plate VI. — Forget-me-not — Hawthorn — Lily of the Valley, say to the 

 departing loved one, "Forget-me-not! in that rests my hope for the 

 return of happiness" 91 



Plate VII. — White Heath — Scarlet Ipomcea — Sweet Sultan — Honeysuckle, 

 express the sentiments prevailing in the mind of a worthy suitor in 

 declaring his affection, " May good luck attend viy attachment, and secure 



our mutual happiness' in the bonds of love'''' 112 



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