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THE LOVER’S OFFERING, 
SNOWDROP... HOPE. 
The Snowdrop , Winter’s timid child, 
Awakes to life, bedew’d with tears, 
And flings around its fragrance mild; 
And where no rival flowerets bloom 
Amidst the bare and chilling gloom, 
A beauteous gem appears. 
Flowers. 
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Meanings. 
Saffron . 
...Excess is dangerous 
Saffron Crocus 
...Mirth, \ 
Sage. 
...Esteem, Domestic ex¬ 
cellence 
Sardony . 
... Irony 
Satin Flower ... 
...Purity of mind. Sin¬ 
cerity 
Saxifrage, Mossy 
...Close affection 
Scabious . 
...Unfortunate attach¬ 
ment 
Scabious, Sweet 
...Widowhood 
Scarlet Lychnis 
...Brilliant eyes 
Schinus . 
...Beligious enthusiasm 
Scotch Fir 
...Elevation 
Sea Lavender ... 
...Dauntlessness 
Sensitive Plant 
...Sensitiveness 
Shamrock 
... Light-heartedness 
