PREFACE. 
Names were anciently chosen for their Signifi- 
cations, and such Significations can now be found 
only in ancient books, except a few in our family 
Bibles. 
Authorities differ somewhat in their definitions of 
names, — in such cases the author has adopted the 
one which her own taste dictated ; also in the Floral 
Emblems, she has pursued the same course. The 
authorities consulted for these, were — Flora’s Inter- 
preter, Flora’s Lexicon, and Newman’s Illustrated 
Botany. 
It is hoped this simple, unpretending volume of 
Names, Flowers, and Sentiments, will prove an 
acceptable Gift-Book to all who bear a Lady’s 
Name. s. c. c. 
