LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 
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Moilest Wortli, Primrose. See p. 24. 
Modesty, Blue Violet. See p. 92. 
Mourning, Purple Scabious, or Mourning Bride. Cypress. See p. 71- 
Music, Reeds. 
Pan formed the Ai-cadian pipe from the reeds into which 
Syrinx was transformed. 
My best days are past, Meadow Saffron. See p. 68. 
My gratitude exceeds your cares, Dahlia. See p. 55. 
Naivete, Silver Weed. 
Native grace, Cowslip. 
Shakspeare makes the servant of the fairy queen say,— 
“ Tire cowslips tall her pensioners be; 
In their gold coats spots you see: 
Those be rubies, fairy favors; 
In those freckles live their savors: 
I must go seek some dew-drops here, 
And hang a pearl in every cowslip’s ear, 
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