SECTIOE" YI. 
SYMBOLICAL LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS 
Besides the scientific relations which are to be observed in plants, flowers may also be regarded 
as emblematical of the aflfections of the heart and qualities of the uitellect. In all ages of the world, 
history ajid fable have attached to flowers particular associations. We give a few examples ; — the 
lovers of flowers can compile their own dictionaries of sentiments. 
Acacia. Friendship. 
Acanthus. Indissoluble ties. 
Aconitum. {MonW s-hood.) Deceit. Poisonous 
words. 
Adonis autumnalis. Sorrowful remembrances. 
Agrostemma. (Cockle.) Affectation. 
Althea. I would not act contrary to reason. 
Aloe. Religious superstition. 
Amaranthus. Immortality. Unchangeable. 
A. melancholicus. Love lies bleeding. 
Amaryllis. Splendid beauty. Coquetry. 
Aneinone. Frailty. 
Apocynum. Falsehood. 
/Irbor VitcB. ( Thuja occidentalis.) Unchanging. 
4ruvi. Deceit. Treachery. 
Ssclepias, (Milk-wecd.) Cure for the heartache. 
^ster. Beauty in retirement. 
Auricula. Elegance. 
Bachelor's button. Hope in misery. 
Balm. Sweets of social intercourse. 
Balsam. (Impatiens.) Do not approach rae. 
Bay. (Laurus.) I change but with death. 
Box. Constancy. 
Broom. Humility. 
Broom-corn. Industry. 
Oalla ethiopica. {Egyptian lily.) Feminine deli- 
cacy. 
Vamellia Japonica. (.Japan rose.) Admiration. 
Campanula. (Bell-fiower.) Gratitude. 
Cape Jasmine. {Oardenia Jlorida.) My heart is 
joyful. 
Cardinal flower. (Lobelia cardinalis.) High 
station f^oes not secure happiness. 
Carnation. (Dianthus.) Disdain. Pride. 
Catch-fly. (Lychnis.) I am a willing prisoner. 
Cedar. (Juiiiperus.) You are entitled to my 
love. 
Chamomile. Cheerfulness in adversity. 
China-aster, double. (Aster chiiiejisis.) Your 
sentiments meet with a return. 
China-aster, single. You have no cause for dis- 
couragement. 
Chrysanthemum, red. Love. 
Chrysanthemum, white. Truth needs no protest- 
ations. 
Chyrsanthemum, yellow. A heart left to desola- 
tion. 
Citron, Beautiful, but ill-humored. 
Clematis. (Virgin' s-bower.) Menial excellence. 
Cock's-comb. (Amaranthus.) Foppery. Mis- 
placed finery. 
Columbine, purple. (Aquilegia canadensis.) I 
cannot give thee up. 
Columbine, red. Hope and fear alternately pre- 
vail. 
Sonvolvulus. Uncertainty. 
Qoraut, Indifference. A changed heart. 
Cowslip. (Primula.) Native grace. 
Crocus. Cheerfulness. 
Croion-imperial, (Fritillaria imperialis.) Pow 
er without benevolence. 
Cypress. Disappointed hopes. Despair. 
Dahlia. Forever thine. 
Daisy. (Bellis perennis.) Unconscious beauty 
Dandelion. Smiling on all. Coquetry. 
Eglantine. (Rosa rubiginosa.) I wound to heal 
Eldfer. (Sambucus.) Compassion yielding to 
love. 
Everlasting. (Gnaphalium.) Never-ceasing re 
membrance. 
Fox-glove. (Digitalis.) 1 am not ambitious for 
myself, but for you. 
Fuscksia. (Ladies^ ear-drop.) It were all onet 
that I should love a bright particular star, and 
think to wed it. 
Geranium, fish. Thou art changed. 
Geranium, oak. Give me one look to cheer my 
absence. 
Geranium, rose. Many are lovely, but you ex- 
ceed all. 
Hawthorn. (Cratcegus.) "Hope! I theo in- 
voke !" 
Heart'' s-ease. (Viola tricolor^ Forget-me-not. 
Hibiscus. Beauty is vain. 
Holly. (Ilex.) Think upon your vowa. 
Hollyhock. (Althea rosea.) Ambition. 
Honeysuckle. (Lonicera.) Fidelity. 
Huustonia cerulea. Meek and quiet happiness 
Innocence. 
Hyacinth. Love is full of jealousy. 
Hydrangea. Assuming. 
Hypericum. (St. JoMi's-wort.) Animosity. 
Ipomcea. Busybodies are a dangerous sort of 
people. 
Iris. I have a message for you. 
Iva. (Vitis hedera.) Female affection. I have 
found one true heart. 
Jasmine. You bear a gentle mind. Amiability. 
Jonquil. (J^arcissus.) Affection retm'ned. 
Laburnum. (Cytisus laburnum.) Pensive 
beauty. 
Ladies'' -slipper. (CypripediumJ) Cap»*'ciou3 
beauty. 
Larkspur. (Delphinium.) Inconstancy. 
Laurel. (Kalniia.) Oh what a goodly outside 
falsehood hath '. 
Lavender. Words, though sweet, may be decep 
live. 
