LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 
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Encouragement, Golden Rod. 
This flower, so common in the autumn, was anciently much 
valued, and used in medicine. Gerarde says, after alluding 
to the high price it brought till discovered growing near 
London, “ This verifieth our English proverbe, ‘ Far fetcht 
and deere bought is best for the ladies.’ Thus much I have 
spoken to bring these new-fangled fellowes back againe to 
esteeme better of this admirable plant.” 
Endurance, Pine. 
The pine disdains the peaceful quiet of the garden ; it loves 
to bathe its head in the dew of the clouds, and feel its foli¬ 
age beaten by the winds. Stripped of its branches, it floats 
on the ocean, to brave the tempests there. 
Energy in adversity, Camomile. 
Camomile grows the more by being trampled on. Its bitter 
aromatic flowers are well known for their virtues. 
♦ “ He the root 
Of broad angelica, and tufted flower 
Of creeping camomile, impregnates deep 
With powers carminative.” 
Dodsley. 
Envy, Briers. 
Error, Bee Orchis. 
This flower bears so striking a resemblance to a honey-bee, 
as to frequently deceive. 
Esteem, Sage. 
The sage is justly esteemed for its medicinal and culinary 
virtues. The flowers of some of the species are exceedingly 
brilliant and beautiful. 
The ancients have left us several proverbs showing their 
