



a INTRODUCTION. 
varied by changing their position. Thus, the 
marigold, for example; placed upon the head, 
it signifies, “distress of mind ;’’ upon the heart, 
“the pains of love;?? upon the breast, “ en- 
nui.” It is also necessary to know that the 
pronoun J is understood by inclining the flower 
to the right, and the pronoun thou by inclining 
it to the left. 
Such are the first principles of this myste- 
rious language. Love and friendship ought to 
join their discoveries to render it more perfect ; 
these sentiments, the most delightful in nature, 
are alone able to perfect what they have 
originated. 








