LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 
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Importunity, Burdock. 
The burdock takes possession of good ground, from which 
it is very difficult to extirpate it. The attachment of the burrs 
to clothing is familiar to all. Unprepossessing as the burdock 
appears, it seems to be a useful plant. The roots and stalks 
are said to be eatable, either boiled or in salad. Snails feed 
on its rough leaves, which are also used as a poultice; and 
the seeds are recommended as good to fatten poultry. 
Independence, Wild Plum. 
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This indocile tree dislikes to be pruned or transplanted. 
Indifference, Candy Tuft. 
I never trouble, Rose Leaf. 
The well-known reply of Dr. Zeb to the academicians of 
Amadan illustrates this sentiment. 
Infidelity, Yelloic Rose. 
Injustice, Hop. 
Innocence, Innocence , or Houstonia ccerulea. 
“ It comes when wakes the pleasant spring, 
When first the earth is green, 
Four white or pale blue leaves it hath, 
With yellow heart between. 
It grows about a heap of stones, 
For there the dew will stay; 
It springs beside the dusty road, 
Where children are at play. 
It dots with stars the grassy bank 
That slopes adown the brook, 
And there it takes a deeper blue, 
And there a fresher look. 
