THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 
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Geranium, Rose-scented . Preference. 
Oh, thou shalt find, where’er thy footsteps roam, 
That land thy country, and that spot thy home. 
J. Montgomery. 
Geranium, Scarlet. Comforting. Stupidity. 
And the loud laugh that spoke the vacant mind. 
Goldsmith. 
Geranium, Silver-leaved. Recall. 
He suffered, but his pangs are o’er ; 
Enjoyed, but his delights are fled.— Mo7itgomery. 
Geranium, Wild. Steadfast piety. 
So must we hope to see God’s face, at least in heaven on 
high. 
When we have changed this mortal place for immortality. 
Gascoy7ie. 
Gillyflower . Bonds of ajfection. 
The griefs we’ve borne, together borne, we would not now 
forget.— W. C. Bennett. 
Glory Flower . Glorious beauty. 
Where Beauty, mother to the Muses, sits 
And comments volumes with her mighty pen.— Marlowe. 
Goat’s Rue . Reason. 
Who Judgeth well, well God them send ; 
Who judgeth ill, God them amend.— Sir T. Wyatt. 
Golden Rod . Precaution. 
She freely leant to all the poor. 
Who left a pledge behind.— Goldsmith. 
Gooseberry . Anticipation. 
