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ponding with that of the flower, which has either 
been chosen or allotted by chance. 
1. Enterprising. 
2. Silly. 
3. Base. 
4. Loquacious. 
5. Lazy. 
6. Gentle. 
7. Ostentatious. 
8. Obstinate. 
9. Hasty. 
20. Submissive. 
11. Arbitrary. 
12. Avaricious. 
13. Passionate. 
14. Languishing. 
15. Selfish. 
16. Ambitious. 
17. Cheerful. 
18. Delicate. 
19. Sincere. 
20. Coquettish. 
21. Presumptuous. 
22. Capricious. 
23. Jealous. 
24. Constant. 
The following pages will explain the emblematic 
significations which have been attributed to different 
flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees ; and the various 
combinations which these meanings may suggest 
will, it is presumed, furnish a pleasing exercise for 
the ingenuity of our fair readers. 
