THE FLOWER LANGVAGE. g 
into an Almond tree. After three months Demoplioon 
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 Thoms. Cardinal Flower, Coronilla, 
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 1 
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- apparent 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- 
