24 LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 
So may the fall of the morning dew 
Keep the sun from fading thy tender blue 
Now I number the leaves for my lot— 
He loves not—he loves me—he loves me not— 
He loves me—yes, thou last leaf, yes— ( 
V’'ll pluck thee not for that last sweet guess ! } 
He loves me !??—** Yes,”? a dear voice sighed, 
And her lover stands by Margaret’s side. 


In some countries the following mode of di- 
vination is resorted to. ‘The lover, male or 
female, who wishes to ascertain the character 
of the beloved object, chooses or draws by lot 
one of the following flowers : 














































1. Ranunculus. 13. Spanish Vetch. 
2. Wild Pink. 14. Asphodel. 
3. Auricula. 15. Tricolor. 
4, Blue Cornflower. 16. Tuberose. 
5. Wild Orach. 17, Jasmine. 
6. Daisy. 18. Heart’s-ease. 
7. Tulip. 19. Lily. 
8. Jonquil. 20. Fritillary. 
9. Orangeflower. 21. Snapdragon. 
10. Rose. 22. Carnation. 
11. Amaranth. 23. Marigold. 
12. Stock. 24, Everlasting Flower 


















