262 FLORAL DICTIONARY. 
Myrobalan: Privation. 
Myrtle: Love. 
N. 
Narcissus (False) : Delusive Hope. 
Narcissus (Poets’) : Egotism. 
Nasturtium: Patriotism. 
Nettle: Cruelty. 
Night-Blowing Cereus: Transient 
Beauty. 
Nightshade (Bitter-Sweet) : Truth. 
Nosegay: Gallantry. 
O. 
Oak: Hospitality. 
Oats : The witching Soul of Music, 
hers. 
Oleander: Beware. 
Olive: Peace. 
Orchis: A Belle. 
Orange-Flowers: Chastity. 
Orange-Tree: Generosity. 
Osier: Frankness. 
Ox-Eye: Obstacle. 
P. 
Palm: Victory. 
Pansy, or Heart’s-Ease: Think of 
me. 
Parsley: Entertainment, Feasting. 
Passion-Flower: Religious Super¬ 
stition. 
Patience Dock: Patience. 
Pasque-Flower: You are without 
Pretension. 
Pea : An appointed Meeting. 
Peach-Blossom: I am your Captive. 
Pennyroyal: Flee away. 
Peony: Bashful Shame. 
Pepper-Plant: Satire. 
Periwinkle: Sweet Remembrances. 
Persimon: Bury me amid Nature’s 
Beauties. 
Persicaria: Restoration. 
Peruvian Heliotrope: I trust in 
thee. 
Pheasant’s-Eye, or Flos Adonis: 
Sorrowful Remembrances. 
Phlox: Unanimity. 
Pimpernel: Assignation. 
Pine: Pity. 
Pine-Apple : You are perfect. 
Pink: Lovely and pure Affection. 
Plane-Tree: Genius. 
Plum-Tree: Keep your Promises. 
Plum-Tree (Wild) : Independence. 
Polyanthus: Confidence. 
Potato: Beneficence. 
Pomegranate: Foolishness. 
Poppy: Consolation of Sleep. 
Prickly Pear: Satire. 
Pride of China: Discussion. 
Primrose: Early Y'outh. 
Primrose (Evening) : Inconstancy. 
Privet: Prohibition. 
Purple Clover: Provident. 
Pyramidal Bell-Flower: Gratitude. 
Pyrus Japonica: Fairies’Fire. 
Q- 
Quamoclet: Busybody. 
Queen’s Rocket: You are the 
Queen of Coquettes. 
R. 
Ragged Robin: Wit. 
Ranunculus: You are radiant with 
Charms. 
Red Bay: Love’s Memory. 
Red Mulberry: Wisdom. 
Red Shanks : Patience. 
Rest-Harrow: Obstacle. 
Rhododendron: Danger. 
Rocket. Rivalry. 
Rose • Beauty. 
Rose (Wild) Simplicity. 
Rose (Acacia): Elegance. 
Rosebud: Youthful Charms. 
