LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 
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Modest Worth., Primrose. Seep. 24. 
Modesty, Blue Violet. See p. 92. 
Mourning, Purple Scabious, or Mourning Bride. Cypress. See p. 71. 
Music, Reeds. 
Pan formed the Arcadian pipe from the reeds into which 
Syrinx was transformed. 
My hest 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,— 
“ The 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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