THE FLOWER LANGUAGE. 9 
into an Almond tree. After three months Demophoon 
returned. 
It is unnecessary to continue further these illustrations 
which, however interesting they may be, are forbidden by 
our narrow limits. 
Often the meaning of a flower has been attached to it 
by its name, either its common or its botanical name ; as 
instances of this sort, may be mentioned Bachelor’s Button, 
Balm, Branch of Thorns, Cardinal Flower, Coromlla, 
Hawkweed, Heliotrope. 
Many others of this kind will readily suggest themselves 
to the thoughtful student of this pleasant language. 
Again the meaning comes from some quality or charac¬ 
teristic of the plant ; the sharpness of the thorns of the 
Berberry, and the acidity of its berries indicate sharpness 
of temper, and the unequally-sided leaves of the Begonia, 
suggest deformity ; the movements of the Sensitive plant 
almost make our nerves quiver at its apparant sensitive¬ 
ness. 
Sometimes the meaning is derived from the uses of the 
plant, as in an instance or two we have already had. 
Fate for Hemp requires no explanation, nor Frugality for 
Chicory, nor Health for Iceland Moss, so, also, we find 
