10 INTRODUCTION. 
ical sentiments, find some favored selection which may 
address itself to their memories, is the wish of the 
compiler. That they may find it a mystic “ Book”—a 
faithful ally in the cause of Flora, till they acquire pro¬ 
ficiency in the “ language of flowers,” is sincerely 
hoped. For this purpose, much care has been used in 
the selection of the different meanings, and leaving our 
labors at present, we hope the Book we offer for their 
perusal will be considered 
“ As a soft chain of spoken flowers 
And airy gems,” 
by our fair and intelligent readers. 
L. H. 
