THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 85 
Oak Leaves. Bravery. 
Dark days have fallen, yet in the strife 
They fate no hope sublime.— G. Massey. 
Oak Tree. Hospitality. 
Come, if the love thou hast for me 
Is pure and fresh, as mine for thee.— Moore. 
Oak (White) . Itidependence. 
But Virtue can itself advance.—Parwe//. 
Oats. The witching soul of music. 
As if one heard heaven’s thunders meet in music.— Frere. 
Oleander. Beware. 
Bright Reason will mock thee.— Shelley. 
Olive . Peace. 
Quit a worn being without pain.— M. Green. 
Orange Blossoms. Your purity equals your loveliness. 
Sweet delight of human kind.— Parnell. 
Orange Flowers ... Chastity. Bridalfestivities. 
She spoused, about him twines 
Her marriageable arms.— Milton. 
Orange Tree . Generosity. 
Let us aid it all we can, 
Ev’ry woman, ev’ry man. 
The good time coming.— C. Mackay. 
