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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 
East, this lusciously sweet flower is an emblem 
of supreme happiness. 
Happiness, Return of, Lily of the Valley. Page 
85. 
Hate, Basil. Poverty is sometimes represented by 
the figure of a female covered with rags, seated 
by a plant of Basil. It is common to say that 
Hate has the eye of a basilisk, a fabulous animal, 
which is supposed to kill with a single glance. 
The name of Basil, however, is derived from a 
Greek word, signifying royal, a term indicating 
the excellence of this fragrant plant. 
Heart unacquainted uaith Love. White Rosebud. 
Before the breath of Love had animated the 
world, all roses were white and all female hearts 
insensible. 
Hermitage, Milkwort. This pretty plant, which 
grows to the height of a foot, never loses its leaves, 
which resemble those of box. The hermits, who 
formerly dwelt on elevated places, planted it 
around their habitations. The ancients regarded 
this plant as favourable to cattle, and thought 
that it caused them to yield a great deal of milk, 
as is expressed by its Greek name. Polygala. 
