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THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 51 
“Ves” is implied by touching the flower given 
with the lips. 
“No,” by pinching off a petal, and casting it 
away. 
“1 am” is expressed by a laurel-leaf twisted 
round the bouquet. 
“ T have,” by an ivy-leaf folded together. 
“T offer you,” by a leaf of the Virginian 
Creeper. 
To win—a sprig of parsley in the bouquet. 
“ May,” or “I desire”—an ivy tendril round 
the bouquet. 
















































