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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 
to it the name of Dodecatheon, which signifies 
twelve divinities. It is, perhaps, rather a pom¬ 
pous name for so modest a flower; but on that 
point botanists, and especially lovers, are not very 
particular. 
You are perfect, Pineapple. The Pineapple, sur¬ 
rounded with its handsome leaves, and surmounted 
by a crown, which is employed for its propagation, 
has the appearance of being sculptured in pale 
gold. It is so beautiful that it seems to be made 
only to delight the eye ; so delicious that it com¬ 
bines the varied flavours of all our best fruits : and 
so fragrant, that it would deserve to be cultivated 
solely for the sake of its perfume. 
You are radiant -with charms, Ranunculus. Early 
in spring, the dazzling Ranunculus adorns our 
gardens with its brilliant flowers, glowing with I 
a thousand colours, resplendent with a thousand 
charms. Scarcely any plant rewards the culti¬ 
vator with such a striking diversity of tints, or 
affords so rich a view. 
Your charms are engraven on my heart. Spindle- 
tree. This shrub is thus named, because its wood 
is used for making spindles. Crayons also are 
prepared from it. It is in request with sculptors 
