LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 
Besides the scientific relations which are to be observed in plants, flow- 
ers may also be regarded as emblematical of the affections of the heart — 
and intellectual qualities. In all ages of the world, history and fable have 
attached to flowers particular associations ; consecrating them to melan- 
choly remembrances, to glory, friendship or love. In oriental countries, 
a stlam , or bouquet of flowers, is often made the interesting medium of 
communicating sentiments, to which words are often inadequate. 
The authorities for the emblems here adopted, are “ Flora’s Dictiona- 
ry,” “ Garland of Flora,” “ Lee’s Vegeleux Curieux ,” and “ Embleme Des 
Fleurs .” In a few cases, alterations have been made, in order’ to intro- 
duce sentiments of a more refined and elevated character, than such as 
relate to mere personal attractions. 
Acacia. F riendship. 
Acanthus. Indissoluble ties. 
Aconitum. (Monk's-hood.) Deceit. Poisonous words. 
Adonis autumnalis. Sorrowful remembrances. 
Agrostemma. (Cockle.) Charms please the eye, but merit wins the 
sonl. 
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-Vitas. (Thuja occidentalis.) Friendship unchanging. 
Aster. Beauty in retirement. 
Auricula. Elegance. Pride. 
Ascleptas. ( Milk-tceed .) 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. ( Lauruf ). I change but with death. 
Box. Constancy. 
Calla ethiopica. (Egyptian lily.) Feminine 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 
happiness. 
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