MONTHLY BOUQUETS. 
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Wheat, Triticum vulgare. Wealth. 
Dahlia, Dahlia. My gratitude exceeds your cares. No¬ 
velty. 
Garden Marigold, Calendula officinalis. Grief. Chagrin. 
Mignonette, Reseda odorata. Your qualities surpass 
your charms. 
Datura, Datura arborea. Deceitful charms. 
AUTUMN. 
SEPTEMBER. 
Forget-me-not, Myosotis paluslris. Forget me not. 
China-Aster, Aster sinensis. Variety. 
Tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa. Voluptuousness. 
Morning Glory, Convolvuluspurpureus. Coquetry. 
Heliotrope, Heliotropium peruvianum. I adore yon. 
Intoxication. 
Sunflower, Helianthus annuus. False riches. 
Wall-Flower, Cheiranthus cheiri. Fidelity in misfor¬ 
tune. 
OCTOBER. 
Joy, Hedera helix. Friendship. 
Meadow Saffron, Colchicum autumnalis. My best days 
are past. 
Four o’clock, or Marvel of Peru, Mirabilis jalapa. Ti¬ 
midity. 
Fragrant Coltsfoot, Tussilago fragrans. Justice shall 
he done you. 
Scarlet Geranium, Pelargonium, inquinans. Silliness. 
Cypress, Cupressus. Mourning. 
