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Oak (Quercus, 643). Thou art honored above all. 



Oat (Avena sativa, 790). Thy music charms me. 



Oleatider (Nerium Oleander, 590). The better part of valor is discretion.*^" 



Olive (Olea, 599). Emblem of peace. 



Orange Flowers (Citrus Aurantium, 374). Bridal festivity. 



Ox-«ye Daisy, or "Whiteweed (Leucanthemum, 458). Be patient. 



Parsley (Aplum. petroselinum, 388). Thy presence is desired, a/ 



Passion-flower (Passiflora, 363). Let love to God precede aU other love. 



Pea (Pisum sativum, 303). Grant me an interview. 



Peach blossom (Persica vulgaris, 338). Preference. 



Pennyroyal (Hedeoma pulegioides, 544). Flee temptation. 



^ecmy (Paeonia, 313). A frown. 



Pepper (Capsicum, 578). Tour wit is too keen for friendship. 



Periwinkle (Vinca, 589). Remember the past. 



Phlox (567). Our souls are ohe. 



Pine, Pitch (Pinus rigida, 660). Time and philosophy. 



Pike, "Wliite (Pinus strobus, 660). High-souled patriotism. 



PiAk, Single Red (854). A token of pure and ardent love. 



Pink, Single White (Dianthus caryophyllus, 354). Artlessness . 



Pink, Variegated (354). PVank refusal. 



Poppy, Red (Papaver Rheas, 334). Oblivion is the cure. 



Poppy, White (Papaver somniferum, 334). 'Twixt life and'death.^ 



Primrose (Primula grandiflora, 503). Confidence. 



Primrose, Evening (CElnothera, 353). Inconstancy^ 



Quince (Cydonia, 333). Beware of temptation. 



Rocket (Hesperus, 334). Thou vain coquette ! 



Rose Bud. Thou hast stolen my affections. 



Rose, Burijet (Rosa pimpineUifolia, 337). Gentle and innocent. — - 



Rose, Cinnamon (R. cinnamomia, 335). Without pretension. Such as I 



am receive me. Would I were more for your sake.' 

 Rose, Damask (R. damascena, 336). Blushes augr(ient thy beauty. 

 Rosemary (Rosmarinus, 550). Remember me. 

 Rose, Moss (E. centifolia, B., 336). Thou art one of a thousand. 



