
































40 THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS, 
meant the fairies. The shape of the flower, 
doubtless, suggested its name. In France it 
is called “Gant de Notre Dame,” ‘Our 
Lady’s, the Virgin’s, glove.” We think, 
however, that the Irish name, “ Fairy cap,” 
is more in accordance with its beautiful 
blossom, lined as it is with such delicate 
point-lace. We are great admirers of the 
Foxglove. It is always placed on the statues 
of Eurydice. There is one of these in the 
Crystal Palace, the head of which is crowned 
with an exquisite cluster of the graceful and 
mournful flowers. 
The Vervain was the holy herb of the 
Druids, who used it for incantations, and to 
strew their temples. The heads of the Roman 
priests were also, sometimes, garlanded by 
the sacred and magical Vervain. 
THYME was an emblem amongst the 
Greeks of courage and activity. Its name 
is derived from Ziymus, courage. Who does 
not, at its mere name, hear the perfect music 
of the Shaksperian words: “I know a bank 
whereon the wild thyme blows ?” 
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