LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 
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hues ought surely to be emblems of some more cheerful senti¬ 
ment than this. China is the native country of the chrysan¬ 
themum, as of many other of our most valued flowers, whence 
it was introduced into Europe in 1789. It is a favorite with 
gardeners throughout India, and very beautiful dwarf plants 
of it are reared for in-door decoration. 
Hidden merit, Coriander. 
The aromatic seeds of this plant are much used by confec¬ 
tioners and physicians; but the odor of fresh coriander is 
insufferable, as the name Icoris expresses. 
Hope, Hawthorn. See p. 23. 
Horror, Serpent Cactus. 
Hospitality, Oak. See p. 73. 
Humility, Bindweed. 
I adore you, Heliotrope. See p. 62. 
I am your captive, Peach Blossom. 
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