Such are the holy teachings of the 
flowers,—such the lessons which 
they convey,—such the * language 
spoken hy them to the thoughtful 
and reflective mind; hence they 
have been called “ the alphabet of 
the angels,” “ the stars of earth,” 
floral apostles,” and the like, 
and made the types and symbols 
of all that is most heavenly and 
free from sin and corruption, as 
well as of the best and noblest of 
earthly pleasures and passions of 
the soul. 
“ Spake full well in language quaint and 
olden. 
One who dwelleth by the castled 
Rhine. 
