THISTLE 
THRIFT (Armeria vulgaris) 
Thrift. 
A prudent wife is from the Lord. 
She looketh well to the ways of her 
household, and eateth not the bread 
of idleness. 
Proverbs xix. 14; xxxi. 27. 
THYME ( Thymus vulgaris) 
Seasoning. 
Finally, my brethren, be strong in 
the Lord, and in the power of His 
might. Put on the whole armour 
of God, that ye may be able to 
stand against the wiles of the devil. 
Ephesians vi. 10, 11. 
TORMENTIL 
(Potentilla tormentilla) 
A false friend. 
As a mad man who casteth fire¬ 
brands, arrows, and death, so is the 
man that deceiveth his neighbour. 
Proverbs xxvi. 18, 19. 
BLACK 
THORN ( Primus spinosa) 
Difficulty. 
Strive to enter in at the strait 
gate : for many, I say unto you, will 
seek to enter in, and shall not be 
able. St. Luke xiii. 24. 
HAW 
THORN (may) 
{Crat&gus oxyacantha) 
Hopefulness. 
My hope is in Thee. 
Psalms xxxix. 7. 
The hope of the righteous shall be 
gladness. Proverbs x. 28 
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