4 
The selections of poetry introduced are derived from 
the best sources of English literature and are strictly in 
illustration of the subject. 
Since the issue of the first edition, which has met with a 
welcome reception, the whole has been thoroughly revised 
and re-arranged, and much interesting matter added, thus 
improving its appearance and enhancing its value. In its 
new form it is again sent on its mission and, if what is 
here offered may be the means, in any way, of assisting 
taste in the use of flowers expressively, or, of adding 
zest to simple pleasures, the end sought will have been 
attained. yy g 
“—not words, for they 
But half can tell love’s feeling • 
Sweet flowers alone can say 
What passion fears revealing, 
A once bright rose’s wither’d leaf, 
A tow’ring lily broken,— 
O these may paint a grief 
No words could e’er have spoken.” 
