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LANGUAGE. 
w|i a flower be given reversed, its original 
signification is understood to be con- 
tradicted, and the opposite meaning 
to be implied. 
A rosebud divested of its thorns, but retaining 
its leaves, conveys the sentiment, “I fear no 
longer; I hope:” thorns signifying fears, and 
leaves, hopes. 
Stripped of leaves and thorns, the bud signi- 
fies, “‘ There is nothing to hope or fear.” 
The expression of flowers is also varied by 
changing their positions. Place a marigold on 
the head, and it signifies “ Mental anguish ;” on 
the bosom, “ Indifference.” 
When a flower is given, the pronoun J is 
understood by bending it to the right hand; 
thou, by inclining it to the left. 






















