The language of flowers

Lovely scan of a Victorian era book of flower meanings. From the Internet Archive. Enjoy.

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11. Abecedary
Abatina .
Acacia
Acacia,RoseorWhite
.
Acacia,Yellow
Acanthus
Acalia
AchilleaMillefolia
Aconite(Wolfsbane)
Aconite,Crowfoot
.
Adonis,Flos .
AfricanMarigold
.
AgnusCastus
Agrimony
Almond(Common).
Volubility.
Fickleness.
Friendship.
Elegance.
Secretlove.
Thefine
arts.A
rtifice.
Temperance.
War.
Misauth
ropy.
Lustre.
Painful
recollections.
Vulgar
minds.
Coldness. Indifference.
Thankfulness.
Gratitude.
Stupidity.
Indiscretion
.

12. Almond(Flowering)
Almond,Laurel
Allspice
.
Aloe
Althaeatrutex(Syrian
Mallow)
.
Alyssum(Sweet)
.
Amaranth(Globe)
.
Amaranth(Cockscomb)
.
Amaryllis
Ambrosia
AmericanCowslip
.
AmericanElm
AmericanLinden .
AmericanStaruort
Amethysi
Anemone(ZephyrFlower)
,
Anemone(Garden).
Angelica
.
Angrec....
Apple
Apple(Blossom)
Apple,
1horn
Apocynum(Dog'sVane;
ArborVitas
Arum(WakeRobin)
Ash-leavudTrumpetFlower
AshTree .
AspenTree
Aster(China)
.
Asphodel
Auricula .
Auricula,
Scarlet .
Austurtium
Azalea
Hope.
Perfidy
Compassion.
Grief.Religioussuperstition.
Persuasion.
Worthbeyondbeauty.
1
mmortatity. Unfading
lore.
]'oppery. Affectation.
Pride. Timidity. Splendid
beauty.
Lovereturned.
Divinebeauty.
Patriotism.
l\latrimony.
Welcome toa
stranger.
Cheerfulnessinolda^
e.
Admiration.
Sickness. Expectation.
Forsaken.
Inspiration.
Royalty.
Temptation.
Preference.Fame
sj
cakshim
greatand
good.
Dcceitjulcharms.
Deceit.
Unchanging Friendsh
ip.
LiveJorme.
Ardour.
Separation.
Crandeur.
Lamentation.
Variety. Afterthought.
Myregretsfollowyou
tothe
grave.
Painting.
Avarice.
Splendour.
Temperance.

13. Bachelor'sButtons
.
Balm
Balm,Gentle .
BalmofGilead
Balsam,Red .
,
Balsam,Yellow
Barberry
BarberryTree
Basil
Bay
Leaf
Bay(Rose)Rhododendron
Bay
Tree
BayWreath .
1'.cardedCrepis
BeechTree
BeeOrchis
BeeOphrys
.
Belladonna
BellFlower,Pyramidal
.
BellFlower(smallwhite)
Celibacy.
Sympathy.
Pleasantry.
Cure. Relief.
Touchmenot.Impatient
resolves.
Impatience.
Sournessoftemper.
Sharpness.
Hatred.
Ichange
lutindeath.
Danger.
Bci'jare.
Glory.
Rewardofmerit.
Protection.
Prosperity.
Industry.
Error.
Silence
Constancy.
Gratitude.

14. Belvedere
Betony
.
Bilberry
.
Bindweed,Great .
Bindweed,Small .
Birch
BirdsfootTrefoil .
Bittersweet
;Nightshade
BlackPoplar
.
Blackthorn
BladderNutTree .
Bluebottle(Centaury)
.
Bluebell .
Blue-floweredGreekValerian
BorusHenncus
Borage...
BoxTree
Bramble .
BranchofCurrants
BranchofThorns
.
BridalRose .
Broom . .
Buckbean
BudofWhiteRose
Bugloss
Bulrush
BundleofReeds,withtheir
Panicles .
Burdock . . .
Buttercup
(Kingcup)
Butterfly
Orchis
ButterflyWeed
/declareagainstyou.
Surprise.
Treachery.
Insinuation.
Humility.
Meekness.
Revenge.
Truth.
Courage.
Difficulty.
Frivolity.Amusement.
Delicacy.
Constancy.
Rupture.
Goodness.
Bluntness.
Stoicism.
Lowliness. Envy.Remorse
You
please
all.
Severity, Rigour.
Happy
love.
Humility. Neatness.
Calmre-pose.
Heartignorantof
love.
Falsehood.
Indiscretion. Docility.
Music.
Importunity.
Ingratitude.
Gaiety.
Letmego.
Touchmenot.
Childishness.
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15. Cabbage....
Cacalia....
Cactus....
CallavEthiopica
Calycanthus
.
Camellia
Japonica,Red
CamelliaJaponica,White
Camomile
CanaryGrass .
Candytuft
CanterburyBell
CapeJasmine
Cardamine .
v
.
Carnation,DeepRed
Carnation,Striped
.
Carnation,Yellow .
Profit.
Adulation.
Warmth.
MagnificentBeauty.
Benevolence.
Unpretendingexcellence.
Perfectedloveliness.
Energy
in
adversity.
Perseverance.
Indifference.
Acknowledgement.
I'mtoohappy.
Paternalerror.
Alas!formypoorheart.
Refusal.
Disdain.
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16. CardinalFlower .
Catchfly
.
Catchfly,Red
Catchfly,White
.
Cedar
CedarofLebanon
.
CedarLeaf
Celandine(Lesser)
.
Cereus(Creeping)
.
Centaury
Champignon
.
ChequeredFritillary
Cherry
Tree .
CherryTree,"White
ChesnutTree .
Chickweed
Chicory
.
ChinaAster .
ChinaAster,Double
ChinaAster,Single
ChinaorIndianPink
ChinaRose
ChineseChrysanthemum
ChristmasRose
Chrysanthemum,Red .
Chrysanthemum, White
Chrysanthemum, Yellow
Cinquefoil
Circaea....
Cistus,
orRockRose .
Cistus,Gum .
Citron....
Clematis....
Clematis,Evergreen
Clotbur....
Cloves....
Clover,Four-leaved
Clover,Red .
Clover,White
Cobaea
,
CockscombAmaranth
Distinction.
Snare.
Yoiitliful
love.
Betrayed.
Strength.
Incorruptible.
Jlivefor
thce.
Joys
tocome.
J\lodestgenius.
Delicacy.
Suspicion.
Persecution.
Goodeducation.
Deception.
Dome
justice.Luxury.
Rendezvous.
Frugality.
}
ariety.
1partakeyour
sentiments.
1willthinkof
it.
Aversion.
Beautyalwaysnew.
Cheerfulnessunderadversity.
Relievemyanxiety.
Jlove.
Truth.
Slighted
love.
I\Iaternal
affection.
Spell.
Popu
larfavo
nr.
Ishalldieto-morrow.
Ill-naturedbeauty.
Alental
beauty.
Poverty.
Rudeness. Pertinacity.
Dignity.
Bemine.
Industry.
Thinkofme.
Gossip.
J-'oppery. Affectation.
Singularity.
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17. Colchicum, orMeadow
Saffron
Coltsfoot . .
Columbine
Columbine,Pnrple
Columbine,Red
Convolvulus .
Convolvulus,Blue(Minor)
Convolvulus,Major
Convolvulus,Pink .
Corchorus
Coreopsis
CoreopsisArkansa .
Coriander
Corn....
Corn,Broken .
CornStraw
CornBottle
CornCockle
.
CornelTree
Coronella
Cowslip
.
Cowslip,American
Cranberry
CreepingCereus
Cress....
Crocus....
Crocus,Spring
Crocus,Saffron
CrownImperial
Mybestdaysarcfast.
Justiceshalll>edone.
Folly.
Resolvedtowin.
Anxiousandtrembling.
Bonds.
Repoxe. \ight.
Extinguished /ia/>cs.
IVortksustainedbyjudicious
andtender
affect
for..
Impatientof
absence.
Alwayscheerful.
Loreat
firstsight.
Hidden-wertli.
Riches.
Quarrel.
Agreement.
Delicacy.
Gentility.
Duration.
Success <rouniyour
wishes.
Pensiveiicss. Winninggrace.
Divinebeauty- Youaremy
divinity.
Cureforheartache.
Horror.
Stability.
Power.
Abusenot.
J'ou
tlifu
Igladness.
Mirth.
Majesty.
Power.
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18. Crowsbill
Crowfoot
Crowfoot(Aconite-leaved)
CuckooPlant .
Cudweed,American
Currant....
Cuscuta .
Cyclamen
Cypress
.
En-.'y.
Jngratititdt.
Liistrc.
Ardour.
Unseatingre)>icilancc.
Thyfroivnwillkillme.
Meanness.
Diffidence.
Death.Mourning.

19. Daffodil .
Dahlia....
Daisy
Daisy,Garden
Daisy,Michaelmas
Daisy,Party-coloured
.
Daisy,Wild .
DamaskRose
Dandelion
DaphneOdora
Darnel(Raygrass).
DeadLeaves .
DewPlant
Dittany
ofCrete .
Dittany
of
Crete,White
Dock .
DodderofThyme
.
Dogsbane
Dogwood
DragonPlant
Dragonwort
.
DriedFlax
Regard.
Instability.
Innocence.
Ishareyour
sentiments
Farewell.
Beauty.
I-willthinkof
It.
Brilliantcomplexion.
Rusticoracle.
Painting
the
lily.
Vice
Sadness.
ASerenade.
Birth.
Passion.
Patience.
Baseness.
Deceit.Falsehood.
Durability.
Snare.
Horror.
Utility.

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Ebony
Tree
.
Eglantine(Sweetbrurr)
Elder
.
Elm
Enchanter'sNightshade
Endive
.
Eupatorium
.
EvernoweringCandytuft
Evergreen
Clematis
Evergreen
Thorn
Everlasting
EverlastingPea
Blackness.
Poetry. IwoundtoIteal.
Zealonsness.
Dignity.
Witchcraft. Sorcery.
Frugality.
Delay.
Indifference.
Poverty.
Solacein
adversity.
Never-ceasingremembrance.
Lastingpleasure.
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21. Fennel .
Fern .
Ficoides,IcePlant
FigMarigold
.
Fi^Tree
Filbert . . . .
Fir.....
FirTree....
Flax
Flax-leaved
Goldy-locks
Fleur-de-Lis .
Fleur-de-Luce
FlnweringFern
1'
loweringReed
Flo\ver-of-an-Hour
FlyOrchis
Worthyall
praise.
Stra:
:
*i,
Fascination.
}'ourlooks
freeze
me.
Argument.
Idleness.
Prolific.
Reconciliation
Time.
Elevation.
DomesticIndustry. Fate.
I
feelyourkindness.
Tardiness.
I-'lanie. Iburn.
Fire.
Reverie.
Confidencein
Delicate
beauty.
Error.

22. Flytrap
.
Fool'sParsley
ForgetMeNot
Foxglove
FoxtailGrass .
FrenchHoneysuckle
FrenchMarigold
.
FrenchWillow
FrogOphrys
.
Fuller'sTeasel
Fumitory
Fuchsia,Scarlet
Deceit.
Silliness.
Truelove.Forgetwenot.
Insincerity.
Sporting.
Rustic
beatify.
Jealousy.
Braveryandhumanity.
Disgust.
Misanthropy
.
Spleen.
Taste.
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23. GardenAnemone .
GardenChervil
GardenDaisy
GardenMarigold
.
GardenRanunculus
GardenSage
.
GarlandofRoses .
GermanderSpeedwell
.
Geranium,Dark
Geranium,Ivy
Geranium,Lemon .
Geranium,Nutmeg
Geranium,Oak-leaved .
Geranium,Pencilled
Geranium,Rose-scented
Geranium,Scarlet .
Geranium,Silver-leaved
Geranium,Wild
Forsaken.
Sincerity,
I
partakeyour
sentiments.
Uneasiness.
Youarcrickinattractions.
Esteem.
Reivardofvirtue.
Facility.
Melancholy.
Bridalfavour.
Unexpectedmeeting.
Expectedmeeting.
Truefriendship.
Ingenuity.
Preference.
Comforting. Stupidity.
Recall.
Steadfastpiety.

24. Gillyflower
GloryFlower
Goat'sRue
GoldenRod
Gooseberry
Gourd
Grape,Wild
Grass
GuelderRo.-c
.Hoiitisofaffection.
.Gloriousbeauty.
.Reason.
.Precaution.
.Anticipation.
.Extent, Bulk.
.Charity.
.Submission. Utility.
.Winter. Age,

25. HandFlowerTree
Harebell . . .
Hawkweed....
Hawthorn....
Hazel....
Heath
Helenium
Heliotrope....
Hellebore .
HelmetFlo\ver(Monkhood).
Hemlock....
Hemp.....
Henbane....
Hepatica
Hibiscus....
Holly
.
HollyHerb .
Hollyhock
Honesty.....
Warning.
.Submission.
Grief.
Quicksightedness.
Hope.
Reconciliation.
Solitude.
Tears.
Devotion. 1-'a
itkfuIness.
Scandal.
Calumny.
I\~
night-errantry.
J~oumillbe
ntydcaili.
rate.
Imperfection,
Confidence.
Delicatebeauty.
Foresight.
Enchantment.
Ambition. Fecundity.
Ifonesly. Fascination.
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26. HoneyFlower
Honeysuckle
.
Honeysuckle Coral
Honeysuckle(French)
Hop
Hornbeam
HorseChesntit
Hortensia
Houseleek
Houstonia
Hoya
HumblePlant
Hundred-leavedRose
Hyacinth
Hyacinth,White .
Hydrangea
Hyssop
.
Lovesweetandsecret.
Generousandderated
affection.
Thecolourofmyfate.
Rustic
beauty.
Injustice.
Ornament.
Luxury.
Youarecold.
Vivacity. Domesticindustry
Content.
Sculpture.
Despondency.
Dignityofmind.
Sport.Game.Play.
Unobtrusiveloveliness.
Aboaster. Pleartlessncss.
Cleanliness.

27. IcelandMoss
.
IcePlant
ImperialMontague
IndianCress .
IndianJasmine(Ipomcea)
IndianPink(Double)
IndianPlum
Iris.
Iris,German
-
Ivy
.
Ivy,Sprigof,
withtendrils
Health.
Yourlooksfreezeme
Poiver,
Warliketrophy.
Attachment,
Alwayslovely.
Privation.
Message.
Flame.
Fidelity.Marriage.
Assiduousto
please.
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28. Jacob'sLadder
JapanRose
Jasmine
.
Jasmine,Cape
Jasmine,Carolina
.
Jasmine,Indian
Jasmine,Spanish
.
Jasmine,Yellow
Jonquil
.
JudasTree
Juniper
.
Justicia
.
Comedoivn.
Beauty
isyouronlyattraction.
A
miabiliiy.
Transportofjoy.
Separation.
1attachmyself
toyou.
Sensuality.
Graceandelegance.
Idesireareturnofaffection.
Unbelief. Betrayal.
Succour. Protection.
Theperfectionoffemale
loveliness.

29. Kennedia
King-cups
.Mental
Beauty.
.Desireq/R

30. Laburnum
Lady'sSlipper
Lagerstrsemia, Indian .
Lantana....
Larcli....
Larkspur
Larkspur,
Pink
Larkspur,Purple
.
Laurel....
Laurel,Common,inflower
Laurel,Ground
Laurel,Mountain .
Laurel-leavedMagnolia.
Laurestina
Lavender
Leaves(dead)
Lemon .
LemonBlossoms
.
Lettuce .
Lichen....
Forsaken. PensiveBeauty.
CapriciousBeauty.Winme
andivearme.
Eloquence.
Rigour.
A
iidacify. Boldness.
Lightness. Levity.
Fickleness.
Haughtiness.
Glory.
Perfidy.
Perseverance.
Anibition.
Dignity.
Atoken.Idieifneglected.
Distrust.
Melancholy.
Zest.
Fidelity
inlove.
Cold-Iteat-tedness.
Dejection.
Solitude.
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31. Lilac,Field .
Lilac,Purple
.
Lilac,White .
Lily,Day
Lily,Imperial
Lily,White .
Lily,Yellow .
Lily
oftheValley
.
LindenorLimeTrees
Lint
LiveOak
Liverwort
Licorice,Wild
Lobelia .
LocustTree .
LocustTree
(green
LondonPride
LoteTree
Lotus
LotusFlower .
LotusLeaf
LoveinaMist
LoveliesBleeding
.
Lucern . .
Lupine
.
Humility*
Firstemotionsoflove.
YouthfulInnocence.
Coquetry.
Majesty.
ritrity. Sweetness.
Falsehood.
Gaiety.
Returnofhappiness.
Conjugal
love.
I
feelmyobligations.
L
iberty.
Confidence.
Ideclareagainstyon.
Malevolence.
Elegance.
Affectionbeyondthegrave.
Frivolity.
Concord.
Eloquence.
Estrangedlove.
Recantation.
Perplexity.
Hopeless^notheartless.
Life.
Voraciousness. Itaination.
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32. Bladder .
Magnolia
Magnolia,Swamp
.
Mallow .
.Mallow,Marsh
Mallow,Syrian
Mallow,Venetian .
ManchinealTree .
Mandrake
Maple
Marigold.
Marigold,African .
Marigold,French .
Marigold,Prophetic
MarigoldandCypress
Marjoram
MarvelofPeru
Calumny.
LoveofM
Perseverance.
Mildness.
Beneficence.
Consumedby
Itrve.
Indicatebeauty.
Falsehood.
Horror.
Reset-je.
Grief.
I
'nlgar
minds.
Jealousy.
Prediction.
Despair.
Blushes.
Timidity.
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33. MeadowLychnN
.
MeadowSaffron
Meadowsweet
Mercury....
Mesembryanthemum
Mezereon . . . ,
MichaelmasDaisy
.
Mignionette
.
Milfoil .
Milkvetch
Milkwort . . . .
Mimosa
(SensitivePlant)
Mint
Mistletoe .
MockOrange
.
Monkshood(HelmetFlower).
Moonwort .
MorningGlory
Moschatel
Moss....
Mosses
MossySaxifrage
Motherwort .
MountainAsh
Mourning
Bride
Mouse-earedChickweed
Mouse-earedScorpionGra?> .
Moving
Plant .
Mudwort .
Mugwort
Mulberry
Tree(Black)
.
Mulberry
TreefWhite/ .
Mushroom
. . . .
MuskPlant .
MustardSeed
Myrobalan
Myrrh
.
Mvrtle .
Wit.
My
I'tstnaysarr
pa.sf.
Usclessness.
Goodness.
Idleness.
Desireto
please.
.
{ftertlwught.
Your
qualitiessurpassn>ur
cliarms.
War.
Your
presencesoftensmypains
Hermitage.
Sensitiveness.
Virtue.
/surmount
difficulties.
Counterfeit.
Chiva
Iry.Kn
iglit-ei
-ran
try.
Forgetfulness.
Affectation.
Weakness.
.Maternallore.
Ennui.
Affection.
Concealedlove.
Prudence.
L'nfortunateattachment.
/havelostall.
Ingenuoussimplicity.
Forgetmenot.
Agitation.
Tranquillity.
Happiness.
Ishallnotsurviveyou.
Wisdom.
Suspicion
.
Weakness.
Ind'fference.
Privation.
Gladness.
Love.
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34. Narcissus
Nasturtium
Nettle,Burning
NettleTree .
Night-blooming
Cereu.'
NightConvolvulus
Nightshade
.
Egotism.
Patriotism.
Slander.
Concert.
Transient
beauty.
Night.
Truth.

35. OakLeaves
.
OakTree
Oak(White)
Oats
Oleander
Olive
Orange
Blossoms
Orange
Flowers
Orange
Tree .
Orchis
Osier
Osmunda
OxEye
.
.Bravery.
.Hospitality.
.Independent.
.Thewitching
soulofmusic-
.Beware.
.Peace.
.Yourpurityequalsyour
loveliness.
.Chastity. Bridal
Jcsti-riiies.
.Generosity.
.ABelle.
.Frankness.
.Dreams.
Patience.

36. Palm
Pansy
Parsley
.
Pasque
Flower
PassionFlower
PatienceDock
Pea,Everlasting
Pea,Sweet
Peach .
PeachBlossom
Pear
PearTree
Pennyroyal
Peony
Peppermint
Periwinkle,
Blue
Periwinkle,
White
Persicaria
/
"ictory.
Thoughts.
Festivity.
Youhavenoclaims.
Religionssuperstition.
Patience.
Anappointed
mceti>;.
Lasting
I'leaslire'.
Departure.
Yourqualities,
likeyour
charms,areunequalled.
Iamyourcaptive.
Affection.
Comfort.
Fleeaway.
Shame.Bashf
illness.
U'arnithoffeeling.
Earlyfriendship.
Pleasuresofmemory.
Restoration.
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37. Persimon
PeruvianHeliotrope
Pheasant'sEye
Phlox .
PigeonBerry
.
Pimpernel
Pine
Pine-apple
Pine,Pitch
Pine,Spruce
.
Pink
Pink,Carnation
Pink,Indian,Double
Pink,Indian,Single
Pink,Mountain
Pink,Red,Double
Pink,Single
.
Pink,Variegated
.
Pink,White .
PlaneTree
Plum,Indian .
PlumTree
Plum,Wild .
Polyanthus
Polyanthus,Crimson
Polyanthus,
Lilac .
Pomegranate
.
Pomegranate,
Flower
Poplar,
Black
Poplar,
White
Poppy,Red .
Poppy,
Scarlet
Poppy,White
Potato
BurymeamidNatures
beauties.
Devotion.
Remembrance.
Unanimity.
Indifference.
Change. Assignation.
Pity.
Youare
perfect.
Philosophy.
Hope
in
adversity.
Boldness.
Woman'slove.
Alwayslovely.
Aversion.
Aspiring.
Pureandardentlove.
Purelove.
Refusal.
Ingeniousness. Talent.
Genius.
Privation.
Fidelity.
Independence.
Prideofriches.
Theheart'smystery.
Confidence.
Foolishness.
Mature
elegance.
Courage.
Time.
Consolation.
Fantastic
extravagance.
Sleep.Mybane.My
antidote.
Benevolence.
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38. Prickly
Pear .
PrideofChina
Primrose
Primrose,Evening
Primrose,Red
Privet
Purple
Clover
PyrusJaponica
.Satire.
.Dissension.
.Earlyyouth.
,Inconstancy.
.Un/>atronizcd
merit.
.Prohibition.
.Provident.
.Fairiesfire.
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39. I Quaking-Grass
Quamoclit
Queen's
Rocket
Quince
.
Agitation.
Busybody.
.Youarethequeenof
coquettes.
Fashion.
Temptation.
35

40. RaggedRobin
Ranunculus .
Ranunculus,Garden
Ranunculus,Wild .
Raspberry
RayGrass
RedCatchfly
.
Reed
Reed,Split
.
Rhododendron(Rosebay)
Rhubarb
Rocket .
Rose
Rose,Austrian
Rose,Bridal .
Rose,Burgundy
Rose,Cabbage
Rose,Campion
Rose,Carolina
Rose,China .
Rose,Christmas
Wit.
Yonareradiantwithcharms.
Yonarcrichinattractions.
Ingratitude.
Remorse.
I'icc.
Youthful
love.
Complaisance.
Music.
Indiscretion.
Danger.Beware.
Advice.
Rivalry.
Love.
Thoitartallthatislovely.
Happy
love.
Unconsciousbeauty.
Ambassadorof
love.
Onlydeservemy
love.
Loveisdangerous.
Beautyalwaysnew.
Tranquillizemyanxiety.

41. Rose,Daily
.
Rose,Damask
Rose,DeepRed
Rose,Dog
Rose,
Guelder
Rose,Hundred-leaved .
Rose,Japan
.
Rose,MaidenBlush
Rose,Multiflora
.
Rose,Mundi .
Rose,Musk .
Rose,Musk,Cluster
Rose,Single
.
Rose,Thornless
Rose,Unique
Rose,White .
Rose,White(withered)
.
Rose,Yellow....
Rose,YorkandLancaster
Rose,Full-blown,placed
over
twoBuds
Rose, White andRed
together.
.
Roses,Crownof
-
Rosebud,Red
Rosebud,White .
Rosebud,Moss
Rosebay(Rhododendron)
Rosemary
Rudbeckia
Rue
Rush
RyeGrass
ThysmileIaspire
to.
Brilliant
complexion.
Bashfulshame.
Pleasureand
pain.
Winter.Age.
Pride.
Beauty
isyouronly
attraction.
Ifyouloveme,youmillfind
it
out.
Grace.
Variety.
Capriciousbeauty.
Charming.
Simplicity.
Early
attachment.
Callmenot
beautiful.
Iamworthyofyou.
Transientimpressions.
Decreaseof
love.Jealously.
War.
Secrecy.
Unity.
Rewardofvirtue.
Pureand
lovely.
Girlhood.
Confessionoflove.
Beware.Danger.
Remembrance.
Justice.
Disdain.
Docility.
Changeabledisposition
37

42. Saffron .
SaffronCrocus
Saffron,Meadow .
Sage
Sage,Garden .
Sainfoin .
SaintJohn'sWort .
Sardony
.
Saxifrage,Mossy
.
Scabious .
Scabious,Sweet
ScarletLychnis
Schinus .
ScotchFir
SensitivePlant
Senvy
Shamrock
Snakesfoot
.Bewareofexcess.
.Mirth.
.Myhappiestdaysarc
past.
.Domesticvirtue.
.Esteem.
.Agitation.
.Animosity. Superstition.
.Irony.
.
Affection.
.Unfortunate
lore.
Widowhood.
.Sunbeamingeyes.
.Religions
enthusiasm.
.Elevation.
.Sensibility. Delicatefeelings.
.Indifference.
.Lightheariedness.
Horror.

43. Snapdragon
Snowball
Snowdrop
Sorrel
Sorrel,Wild .
Sorrel,Wood .
Southernwood
SpanishJasmine
Spearmint
Speedwell
Speedwell,Germander
Speedwell.Spiked
.
Spider,Ophrvs
Spiderwort
SpikedWillowHerb
Spindle
Tree .
StarofBethlehem
.
Starwort .
Starwort,American
Stock
Stock,TenWeek
Stonecrop
Straw,Broken
Straw,Whole .
StrawberryTree
Sumach,Venice
Sunflower,Dwarf .
Sunflower,Tall
Swallow-wort .
SweetBasil .
Sweetbrier,American
Sweetbrier,European
Sweetbrier,Yellow
SweetPea
SweetSultan .
SweetWilliam
Sycamore
Syringa
.
Syringa,Carolina .
I'
resumption.
Bound.
Hope.
Affection.
Witill-timed.
Joy-
Jest.Bantering.
Sensuality.
ll'armthofsentiment.
Femalefidelity.
Facility.
Semblance.
Adroitness.
Esteemnotlore.
Pretension.
Yourcharmsarcengraven
on
myheart.
Purity.
After
though
t.
Cheerfulness
inold
age.
Lastingbeauty.
Promptness.
Tranquillity.
Ruptureofacontract.
Union.
Esteemandlore.
Splendour. Intellectual
excellence.
Adoration.
Haughtiness.
Cureforheartache.
Goodwishes.
Simplicity.
Iivoundtoheal.
Decreaseof
love.
Delicate
pleasures.
Felicity.
Gallantry.
Curiosity.
Memory.
Disappointment.
39

44. Tamarisk .
Tansy(Wild).
.
Teasel....
Tendrilsof
Climbing
Plants
Thistle,Common
Thistle,Fuller's .
Thistle,Scotch .
ThornApple
Thorn,Branchof
Thrift
Throatwort.
Thyme.
TigerFlower
Traveller's
Joy
.
TreeofLife
Trefoil .
Crime.
Ideclarewar
againstyou
Misanth
ropy.
Ties.
A
usterity.
Misanth
ropy*
Retaliation.
Deceitfulcharms.
Severity.
Sympathy.
Neglectedbeaiity.
Activity.
Foroncemaypridebefriend
me.
Safety.
Old
age.
Revenge.
40

45. TremellaNestoc
TrilliumPictum
Truffle .
TrumpetFlower
.
Tuberose
Tulip
Tulip,Red .
Tulip,Variegated
.
Tulip,Yellow
Turnip
.
Tussilage(Sweet-scented)
Resistance.
Modestbeauty.
Surprise.
Fame.
Dangerouspleasures.
Fame.
Declarationof
love.
Beautifuleyes.
Homeless
love.
Charity.
Justice
shallbedoneyou.

46. Valerian .
Valerian,Greek
VeniceSumach
Venus'Car
Venus'
Looking-glass
Venus'Trap
VernalGrass .
Veronica .
Vervain .
Vine
Violet,Blue
Violet,Dame .
Violet,Su-eet .
Violet,Yellow .
VirginianSpiderwort
Virgin'sBower .
Volkamenia
.An
accommodating
disposition.
.Rup
ttire.
.Intellectualexcellence
Splendour.
.
Flyunthme.
.
Flattery.
.Deceit.
.Poor,but
happy.
.
Fidelity.
Enchantment.
.Intoxication.
.
Faithfulness.
Il
r
a
tchfu
Iness.
.
Modesty.
Rural
happiness.
.
Momentaryhappiness.
.Filiallore.
.Mayyonbehappy.

47. Walnut
Wall-flower .
Water
Lily
WaterMelon .
WaxPlant
WheatStalk .
Whin
White
Jasmine
White
Lily
WhiteMullein .
WhiteOak
WhitePink
White
Poplar
.
WhiteRose(dried)
Whortleberry
.
Willow,Creeping
Willow,Water
Intellect. Stratagem.
Fidelity
inadversity.
Purityofheart.
Bulkiness.
Susceptibility.
Riches.
Anger.
Amiableness.
PurityandModesty.
Goodnature.
Independence.
Talent.
Time.
Deathpreferable
toloss
of
innocence.
Treason.
Loveforsaken.
Freedom.
43

48. Willow,Weeping
Willow-Herb
.
Willow,French
WinterCherry
WitchHazel
.
Woodbine
WoodSorrel
.
Wormwood
.Mourning.
.Pretension.
.Braveryandhumanity.
.Deception.
.A
spell.
.Fraternallove.
Joy.Maternaltenderness.
Absence.
44

49. Xanthium
Xeranthemum
Ruaeness.
Pertinacity.
Cheerfulnessunder
adversity.
45

50. Yew .Sorrow

51. ZephyrFlower
Zinnia
Expectation.
.
Thoughtsofabsentfriends
47

52. Absence
Abusenot
Acknowledgment
.
Activity
Admiration
.
Adoration
Adroitness
Adulation
Advice .
Affection
Affection
Affection
Affectionbeyond
thegrave
Affection,maternal
Affectation .
Affectation .
Afterthought
Afterthought
Afterthought
Agreement
Age
. . .
Agitation
Agitation
Alas !formypoorheart
Always
cheerful .
Alwayslovely
Ambassadoroflove
Wormwood.
Croc-ns.
Canterbury
Bell.
Thyme.
Amethyst.
DwarfSunflower
SpiderOphrys.
Cacalia.
Rhubarb.
MossySaxifrage.
Pear.
Sorrel.
GreenLocust.
Cinquefoil.
CockscombAn;aranth.
MorningGlory.
MichaelmasDaisy.
Starwort.
ChinaAster.
Straw.
GuelderRose.
MovingPlant.
Sainfoin.
DeepRedCarnation.
Coreopsis.
IndianPink(double).
Cabbage
Rose.
48

53. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
Amiability
.
Anger.....
Animosity....
Anticipation....
Anxiousandtrembling
Ardour.....
Argument
. .
Artsorartifice
Assiduousto
please
Assignation
.
Attachment....
Audacity....
Avarice.....
Aversion....
Bantering....
Baseness....
Bashfulness .
Bashfulshame
Beautifuleyes
Beauty.....
Beautyalwaysnew
Beauty,capricious
Beauty,capricious
Beauty,
delicate .
Beauty,
delicate .
Beauty,
divine
Beauty,glorious
.
Beauty,lasting
Beauty,magnificent
Beauty,mental
Beauty,
modest
Beauty,neglected
Beauty,pensive
.
Beauty,rustic
Beauty,unconscious
Beauty
is
youronlyattraction
Belle .
'
.
Bemine....
Beneficence .
Benevolence....
Betrayed
Beware....
Beware ....
Blackness....
Bluntness
Blushes....
!'i^ter....
Boldness....
Bonds .
Jasmine.
Whin.
St.John'sWort.
Gooseberry.
RedColumbine.
CuckooPlant.
Fig.
Acanthus.
SprigofIvywithtendrils.
Pimpernel.
Indian
Jasmine.
Larch.
ScarletAuricula.
ChinaorIndianPink.
Southernwood.
DodderofThyme.
Peony.
DeepRedRose.
VariegatedTulip.
Party-colouredDaisy.
ChinaRose.
Lady'sSlipper.
MuskRose.
FloiuerofanHour.
Hibiscus.
AmericanCowslip.
GloryFlower.
Stock.
Calla
SEthiopica.
Clematis.
TrilliumPictum.
Tliroatwort.
Laburnum.
FrenchHoneysuckle.
BurgundyRose.
Jaf>anRose.
Orchis.
Four-leadedClover.
J\Iarshmallow.
Potato.
White
Catchfty.
Oleander,
Rosebay.
EbonyTree.
Borage.
Marjoram.
Hydrangea.
Pink.
Convolvulus.
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54. LANGUAGE .OFFLOWERS.
BondsofAffection
Bravery....
Braveryand
humanity
Bridalfavour
Brilliantcomplexion
Bulk
Busybody
. . . . .
BurymeamidNature'sbeauties
Callmenotbeautiful .
Calmrepose
.
Calumny
Calumny
. .
Change
.
Changeabledisposition
Charity.
. . .
Charming.......
Charms,deceitful
Cheerfulness inoldage
Cheerfulnessunder
adversity
Chivalry
Cleanliness .
Coldheartedness .
Coldness . .
Colourofmy
life . . . .
Comedown . . .
Comfort .
Comforting....
Compassion
.
Concealedlove . . .
Concert .
Concord
Confessionoflove
Confidence .
Confidence .
Confidence...
ConfidenceinHeaven .
Conjugallove
Consolation .
Constancy
. .
Consumed
by
love .
Counterfeit .
Courage
. .
Crime......
Cure
Cureforheartache
Curiosity
Danger
DangerousPleasures
.
Gillyflower.
OakLeaves.
French II'illon.*.
IvyGeranium.
DamaskAV.v< .
ll'aterJlelon. Count.
.
Quamoclit.
Persimon.
RoseUnig
IH-.
Buckbecui.
Hellebore.
Madder.
Pimpernel.
RyeGrass.
Turnip.
ClusterofMuskRoses.
Thorn
Apple.
AmericanStanvort.
ChineseChrysa
ntheiiiitw.
Monkshood(HelmetFlower).
Hyssop.
Lettuce.
Agnus
Castus.
CoralHoneysuckle.
Jacob'sLadder.
PearTree.
ScarletGeranium.
A
llspice.
Motherwort.
NettleTree.
LoteTree.
MossRosebud.
Hepatic
a.
LilacPolyanthus.
Liverwort.
Flowering
Reed.
Limf,orLindenTrif.
RedPoppy.
Bluebell.
SyrianMallow.
MockOrange.
BlackPoplar.
Tajitarisk.
BalmofGilead.
Swallow-wort.
Sycamore.
Rhododendron. Rosebay.

55. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
Death
Death
preferable
tolossofinnocence
Deceit
Deceit
Deceit
Deceitfulcharms .
Deception
Declarationoflove
Decreaseoflove
.
Delay
. ...
Delicacy
. . . .
Dejection
Desireto
please
.
Despair
Despondency
Devotion.....
Difficulty
. ....
Dignity
Dignity
. .
Disappointment
.
Disdain....
Disdain ....
Disgust
Dissension...
Distinction .
Distrust
Divine
beauty....
Docility....
Domestic
industry
Domesticvirtue .
Durability.....
Duration . . ....
Earlyattachment .
Earlyfriendship
.
Earlyyouth
.
Elegance.....
Eleganceandgrace
Elevation .
Eloquence
.
Enchantment....
Enchantment
Energy
in
adversity
Envy.....
Error......
Error......
Esteem...
Esteemnotlove....
Esteemandlove
.
Estrangedlove
Cypress.
WhiteRose
(dried).
Apocynnm.
Flytrap.
Dogsbane.
Thorn
Apple.
WhiteCherryTree.
Red
Tulip.
YellowRose.
Eupatorium.
Bluebottle. Centauiy.
Lichcn.
Mezereon.
Cypress.
HumblePlant.
Pemvian
Heliotrope.
Blackthorn.
Cloves.
Laurel-leaved
Magnolia..
CarolinaSyrinsa.
YellowCarnation.
Rue.
FrogOphrys.
PrideofChina.
CardinalFlowtf,
Lavender.
AmericanCowslip.
Rush.
Flax.
Sage.
Dogwood.
CornelTree.
ThornlessRosr
BluePeriwinkle.
Primrose.
LocustTree.
Yello~MJasmine.
ScotchFir.
IndianLagerstr&mia,.
HollyHerb.
I'et~'ain.
Camomile.
Bramble.
BeeOphrys.
FlyOrchis.
GardenSage.
Spiderwort.
StrawberryTree.
LotusFlower.

56. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
Excellence
Expectation.....
Expectation...
Expectedmeeting
Extent......
Extinguishedhopes
Facility
. . .
Fairies'fire.....
Faithfulness
Faithfulness.....
Falsehood.....
Falsehood.....
Falsehood.....
Fame
Famespeakshim
greatandgood
Fantasticextravagance
Farewell.....
Fascination.....
Fascination.....
Fashion.....
Fecundity...
Felicity....
Female
fidelity
Festivity.....
Fickleness.....
Fickleness.....
Filiallove.....
Fidelity....
Fidelity....
Fidelity
in
adversity
,
Fidelity
inlove....
Fire . . . . .
Firstemotionsoflove .
Flame......
Flattery.....
Fleeaway.....
Flywithme .
Folly
Foppery.....
Foolishness.....
Foresight
Forgetfulness....
Forgetmenot
Foroncemaypride
befriendme .
Forsaken.....
Forsaken.....
Frankness.....
Fraternallove
Freedom
Camellia
Japonic
a.
Anemone.
ZephyrFlower.
NutmegGeranium.
Gourd.
MajorConvolvulus,
GermanderSpeedwell.
PyrusJaponica.
BlueViolet.
Heliotrope.
Buglass.
Yello'wLily.
ManchinealTree.
Tulip.TrumpetFlower.
AppleBlossom.
ScarletPoppy.
MichaelmasDaisy.
Fern.
Honesty.
Queen'sRocket.
Hollyhock.
SweetSultan.
Speedwell.
Parsley.
Abatina.
PinkLarkspur.
Virginsbower.
Veronica.
Ivy.
PlumTree.
Wall-flower.
LemonBlossoms.
Fleur-de-Luce.
PurpleLilac.
Fleur-de-lis. Iris.
Venus'
Looking-glass.
Pennyroyal.
Venus'Car.
Columbine.
CockscombAmaranth.
Pomegranate.
Holly.
Moonwort.
ForgetMeNot.
Tiger
Flower.
GardenAnemone.
Laburnum.
Osier.
Woodbine.
WaterWillow.

57. LANGUAGEOFFLOWKRS.
Freshness . . .
Friendship....
Friendship,early
.
Friendship,
true .
Friendship,unchanging
Frivolity
Frugality....
Gaiety.....
Gaiety.....
Gallantry....
Generosity....
Generousanddevotedaffection
Genius.....
Gentility....
Girlhood....
Gladness....
Glory.....
Glory
Gloriousbeauty
.
Goodness....
Goodness....
Goodeducation .
Goodwishes....
Goodnature....
Gossip.....
Grace.....
Graceand
elegance
Grandeur....
Gratitude
Grief
Grief
Happylove .
'
.
Hatred . . . . .
Haughtiness
. . .
'
.
Haughtiness
Health
Hermitage....
Hiddenworth
Honesty....
Hope
Hope
Hope.....
Hope
in
adversity
Hopelesslove
Hopeless,notheartless
Horror.....
Horror.....
Horror .
DamaskRose.
Acacia.
BluePeriwinkle.
Oak-leavedGeranium.
ArborVita.
LondonPride.
Chicory.Endive.
Butterfly
Orchis.
Yellow
Lily.
SweetWilliam.
Orange
Tree.
FrenchHoneysuckle.
PlaneTree.
CornCockle.
WhiteRosebud.
Myrrh.
BayTree.
Laurel.
Glory
Flo'Mer.
BonusHenrietta.
Mercury.
CherryTree.
SweetBazil.
WhiteMullein.
Cobcea.
Multtflora
Rose.
YellowJasmine.
AskTree.
SmallWhiteBell-flower.
Harebell.
Marigold.
BridalRose.
Basil.
PurpleLarkspur.
TallSunflower.
IcelandMoss.
Milkwort.
Coriander.
Honesty.
FloweringAImond.
Hawthorn.
Snowdrop.
Spruce
Pine.
YellowTulip.
LoveLiesBleeding.
Mandrake.
Dragonswort.
Snakesfoot.
53

58. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
Hospitality
Humility
Humility
Humility
amtoohappy
.
am
yourcaptive
am
worthy
ofyou
.
.
change
butindeath .
declare
againstyou
.
declareagainstyou
.
declarewar
againstyou
Idieif
neglected....
Idesireareturnofaffection
[feelmyobligations
.
Ifeelyourkindness
Ihavelostall...
Iliveforthee....
Ilove......
I
partakeofyoursentiments
I
partakeyoursentiments .
Ishalldieto-morrow .
Ishallnotsurviveyou
Isurmountdifficulties .
Iwillthinkofit .
Iwillthinkofit .
Iwoundtoheal....
Ifyouloveme,you
willfinditout
Idleness.....
Ill-natured
beauty
Imagination
. . .
'
Immortality
.
Impatience...
Impatientofabsence .
Impatientresolves
Imperfection
Importunity.....
Inconstancy.....
Incorruptible
Independence....
Independence....
Indifference.....
Indifference . . .
Indifference .
Indifference . .
Indiscretion . . . .
Industry
Industry,Domestic
Ingeniousness
Ingenuity
OakTree.
Broom.
SmallBindweed.
FieldLilac.
Capeyasinine.
PeachBlossom.
WhiteRose.
BayLeaf.
Belvedere.
Liquorice.
WildTansy.
Laurestina.
Jonquil.
Lint.
Flax.
MourningBride.
CedarLeaf.
RedChrysanthemum.
DoubleChinaAster.
GardenDaisy.
GumCistits.
BlackAlulberry.
Mistletoe.
SingleChinaAster.
WildDaisy.
Eglantine(Swecttrier).
MaidenBlushRose.
Mesembryanthemum.
Citron.
L
upine.
Amaranth(Globe).
YellowBalsam.
Corchorus.
RedBalsam.
H'enbane.
Burdock.
EveningPrimrose.
CedarofLebanon.
WildPlumTree.
WhiteOak.
Ever/loweringCandytuft.
MustardSeed.
PigeonBerry.
Senvy.
SplitReed.
RedClover.
Flax.
WhitePink.
PencilledGeranium.
54

59. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
Ingenuoussimplicity
.
Ingratitude
. . . .
Innocence .
Insincerity
.
Insinuation .
Inspiration
.
Instability
Intellect . . . .
Intoxication .
Irony
.
Jealousy
.
Jealousy
Jest
Joy
Joys
tocome
Justice
. . . . .
Justice
shallbedonetoyou
Justiceshallbedone t
Knight-errantry
.
Lamentation
Lastingbeauty
Lastingpleasures
.
Letmego
Levity
.
Liberty
Life
Lightheartedness
.
Lightness
"..iveforme .
,ove
..ove,forsaken
.yove,returned
>oveis
dangerous
Lustre .
Luxury.
Magnificentbeauty
Majesty
Malevolence
Marriage
Maternalaffection
Maternallove
Maternaltendernc-^
Matrimony
.
Mayyouhehappy
Mouse-caredCkickweed.
Crowfoot.
Daisy.
Foxglove.
GreatBindweed.
A
ngelica.
Dahlia.
Walnut.
Vine.
Sardony.
FrenchMarigold.
YellowRose.
Southernwood.
WoodSorrel.
LesserCelandine.
Rudbeckia.
Coltsfoot.
Sweet-scentedTussilage,
HelmetFlower(Monkskood).
A
sportTree.
Stock.
EverlastingPea.
ButterflyWeed.
Larkspur.
LiveOak.
Lucern.
Shamrock.
Larkspur.
ArborVitce.
Myrtle.
Rose.
CreepingWillow.
Anibrosia.
CarolinaRose.
Aconite-leaved Crowfoot,or
'airMaidofFrance.
ChesnutTree.
Calla&thiopica.
Crown
Imperial.
Lobelia.
Ivy.
Cinquefoil.
Moss.
WoodSorrel.
AmericanLinden.
Volkamtnia.
55

60. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
Meanness
Meekness
Melancholy
.
Melancholy
.
Mental
beauty
Mental
beauty
Message
. . .
Mildness
Mirth .
Misanthropy.
Misanthropy.
Modestbeauty
Modestgenius
Modesty
Modestyand
purity
Momentaryhappiness
.
Mourning
. . .
Music....
My
bestdays
are
past
.
Myregretsfollowyou
tothegrave
Neatness.....
Neglectedbeauty
Never-ceasingremembrance
Oldage.....
Onlydeservemy
love .
Painfulrecollections
Painting...
Painting
the
lily
.
Passion......
Paternalerror....
Patience......
Patriotism
Patriotism
Peace .
Perfectedloveliness
Perfidy
Pensivebeauty....
Perplexity.....
Persecution.....
Perseverance....
Persuasion.....
Persuasion.....
Pertinacity.....
Pity
Pleasureand
pain
Pleasure,lasting
. . . .
Cuscuta.
Birch.
DarkGeranium.
DeadLeaves.
Clematis.
Kennedia.
Iris.
Mallow.
Saffron
Crocus.
Aconite(H'olfsbatit'
j.
fuller's 'J'easel.
TrilliumPicturn.
Creeping
Cerens.
Violet.
White
Lily.^
VirginianSpidertsjort.
WeepingWillow.
BundlesofReedwiththeir
panicles.
Colchicwn,orMeadoiv
Saffron
Asphodel.
Broom.
Throatwort.
Everlasting.
TreeofL
ife.
CampionRose.
FlosAdonis.
Auric-ula.
DaphneOdora.
WhiteDittany.
Cardamine.
Dock.OxEye.
AmericanElm.
Nasturtium.
Olive.
CamelliaJaponica.White.
CommonLaurel,inflower.
Laburnum.
LcrucinaMist.
ChequeredFritillary.
SwampMagnolia.
AltheaFrutex.
SyrianMallow.
Clotbur.
Pine.
Dog
Rose.
EverlastingPea.

61. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
Pleasuresofmemory
Popular
favour
Poverty-
Power .
Power .
Precaution .
Prediction
Pretension
Pride . . .
Pride .
Privation
Privation
Profit
Prohibition .
Prolific .
Promptness
.
Prosperity
Protection
Prudence
Purelove
Pureandardentlove
Pureandlovely
.
Purity
.
Quarrel
.
Quicksightedness
,
Reason .
Recantation .
Recall .
Reconciliation
Reconciliation
Refusal .
Regard
.
Relief . . .
Relievemyanxiety
Religioussuperstition
Religioussuperstition
Religiousenthusiasm
Remembrance
Remorse
Remorse
Rendezvous . . .
Reserve
Resistance .
Restoration .
Retaliation .
Returnof
happiness
Revenge
Reveri'-
IVkitePeriwinkle.
Cistas,orRockRose.
Evergreen
Clematis.
ImperialMontague.
Cress.
GoldenRod.
PropheticMarigold.
SpiKedWillowHerb.
Amaryllis.
Hundred-leaved Rose.
IndianPlum.
Myrobalan.
Cabbage.
Privet.
FigTree.
Ten-weekStock.
BeechTree.
BeardedCrepis.
MountainAsk.
SingleRedPink.
DoubleRedPink.
RedRosebud.
StarofBethlehem.
BrokenCorn-straw.
Hawkweed.
GoafsRue.
Lotus
Leaf.
Silver-leavedGeranium.
Filbert.
Hazel.
StrikedCarnation.
Daffodil.
BalmofGilead.
ChristmasRose.
Aloe.
PassionFlower.
Schinus.
Rosemary.
Bramble.
Raspberry.
Chick-weed.
Maple.
TrcmellaNestoc.
Persicaria.
ScotchThistle.
LilyoftheValley.
BirdsfootTrefoil.
FloweringFern.
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62. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
Rewardofmerit .
Rewardofvirtue.
Riches .
Rigour
.
Rivalry.
Rudeness
Rudeness
Ruralhappiness
.
Rusticbeauty
Rusticoracle
Sadness
Safety
.
Satire .
Sculpture
SecretLove .
Semblance .
Sensitiveness
Sensuality
.
Separation
.
Severity
Shame....
Sharpness
Sickness .
Silliness
Simplicity
Sincerity
Slighted
love
Snare .
Solitude
Sorrow .
SournessofTemper
Spell
.
Spleen....
Splendidbeauty
.
Splendour
.
Sporting
StedfastPiety
Stoicism
Strength
Submission .
Submission .
Successcrownyour
wishes
,
Succour
Sunbeamingeyes
Surprise
Susceptibility
Suspicion
Sympathy
.
Sympathy
.
BayWreath.
Garland
ofRoses.
Corn.
Lantana.
Rocket.
Clotbur.
Xanthium.
YellowViolet.
French
Honeysuckle.
Dandelion.
DeadLeaves.
Travellers
Joy.
PricklyPear.
Hoya.
YellowAcacia.
SpikedSpeedwell.
Mimosa.
SpanishJasmine.
CarolinaJasmine.
Branchof
Thorns.
Peony.
BarberryTree.
Anemone(ZephyrFlower).
Fool'sParsley.
AmericanSiveetbrier.
GardenChervil.
YellowChrysanthemum.
Catchjiy.DragonPlant.
Heath.
Ye-w.
Barberry.
Circcea.
Fumitory.
Amaryllis.
Austurtinm.
Fox-tailGrass.
WildGeranium.
BoxTree.
Cedar.Fennel.
Grass.
Harebell.
Coronella.
Juniper.
ScarletLychnis.
Truffle.
U'axPlant.
Champignon.
Balm.
Thrift.

63. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
Talent .
Tardiness.....
Taste......
Tears . .
Temperance
Temptation....
Thankfulness....
Thecolourofmy
fate.
Theheart'smystery
.
The
perfection
offemaleloveliness
Thewitching
soulofmusic
Thoughts
.
Thoughts
ofabsentfriends
Thy
frownwillkillme
,
Thy
smileI
aspire
to .
Ties.......
Timidity
. . . .
Timidity
Time .
Tranquillity.....
Tranquillity.
'.
Tranquillizemyanxiety
Transient
beauty'.
Transient
impressions
.
Transportofjoy
.
Treachery
. . .'
Truelove . .
TrueFriendship
.
Truth......
Truth .
Unanimity.....
Unbelief . ....
Unceasingremembrance
Unchangingfriendship
Unconscious
beauty
.
Unexpectedmeeting
.
Unfortunateattachment
Unfortunatelove.
LTnion......
Unity
. .
Unpatronizedmerit
Uselessness.....
Utility.
Variety
Variety
Vice....
Victory
Virtue .
WhitePink.
Flax-leavedGoldy-lo^ks.
ScarletFuchsia.
Helenium.
Azalea.
Apple.
Agrimony.
CoralHoneysuckle.
CrimsonPolyanthus.
Justicia.
Oats.
Pansy.
Zinnia.
Currant.
DailyRose.
TendrilsofClimbing
Plants.
Amaryllis.
MarvelofPent.
WhitePoplar.
Mudwort.
Stonecrop.
ChristmasRose.
Night-blooming
Cerent.
WitheredWhiteRose.
Caf>eJasmine.
Bilberry.
ForgetMeNot.
Oak-leavedGeranium.
BittersweetNightshade.
WhiteChrysanthemum.
Phlox.
JudasTree.
AmericanCudweed.
ArborVitie.
BurgundyRose.
LemonGeranium.
MourningBride.
Scabious.
WholeStraw.
WhiteandRedRosetogether.
RedPrimrose.
.Meadowsweet.
Grass.
ChinaAster.
MundiRose.
Darnel(RayGrass),
Palm.
Mint.
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64. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
Virtue,Domestic.
Volubility......
Voraciousness......
VulgarMinds......
War .
War
Warliketrophy
.....
Warmthof
feeling.....
Watchfulness......
Weakness.......
Weakness.......
Welcometoa
stranger....
Widowhood.......
Winmeandwearme.....
Winninggrace......
Winter.......
Wit
Witill-timed
Witchcraft
Worthbeyondbeauty.....
Worthsustainedbyjudiciousandtender
affection ......
Worthy
all
praise.....
Youarecold
Youaremydivinity
.
Youare
perfect
.
Youareradiantwithcharms
Youarerichinattractions .
Youarethequeen
of
coquettes
.
Youhavenoclaims
You
please
all.....
Youwillbemydeath....
Yourcharmsareengravenonmy
heart
Yourlooksfreezeme....
Yourpresence
softensmypains
.
Your
purityequalsyourloveliness
Your
qualities,
likeyourcharms,are
unequalled
.
Yourqualitiessurpassyourcharms .
Youthfulinnocence....
Youthfullove....
Zealousness....
Zest
Sage.
Abecedary.
Lupine.
AfricanMarigold.
YorkandLancasterRose.
Achillea
Millefolia.
IndianCress.
Peppcrm
int.
DameViolet.
Moschatel.
MuskPlant.
AmericanStarwort.
SweetScabious.
Lady'sSlipper.
Cowslip.
GuelderRose.
MeadowLychnis.
WildSorrel.
EnchantersNightshade.
SweetAlyssum.
PinkConvolvulus,
fennel.
Hortensia.
American
Cowslip.
PineApple.
Ranunculus.
GardenRanunculus.
Queen
sRocket.
PasqueFlower.
BranchofCurrants.
Hemlock.
Spindle
Tree.
IcePlant.
Milkvetch.
Orange
Blossoms.
Peach.
Mi^nionette.
WhiteLilac.
RedCatchfiy.
Elder.
Lemon.
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65. Languageof
Flowers.
DAFFODILS.
\WANDERED
lonely
asacloud
Thatfloatsonhigh
o'ervalesandhills,
iVhenallatonceIsawacrowd,
Ahostofgolden
Daffodils
:
Besidethe
lake,beneaththetrees,
Flutteringanddancing
inthebreeze.
Continuousasthestarsthatshine
Andtwinkleinthemilkyway,
They
stretchedinnever-ending line
Along
themargin
ofabay
:
TenthousandsawIata
glance,
Tossing
theirheadsin
sprightlydance.
Thewavesbesidethemdanced
;butthey
Outdidthe
sparklingwavesin
glee ;
A
poetcouldnotbutbegay,
Insuchajocundcompany ;
I
gazedand
gazed,
butlittlethought
Whatwealththeshowtomehadbrought
'.
Foroftwhenonmycouch I
lie,
Invacantorinpensivemood,
They
flashupon
thatinwardeye
Whichistheblissofsolitude
;
Andthenmy
heartwithpleasurefills,
AnddanceswiththeDaffodils.
WORDSWORTH.
'JHEROSE.
Go,lovelyRose !
Tellherthatwasteshertimeonme,
Thatnowsheknows,
WhenIresemblehertothee,
Howsweetandfairsheseems10be.
Tellherthat'syoung.
Andshunstohaveher
gracesspied,
Thathadstthousprung
Indesertswherenomenabide,
Thoumusthaveuncommended died.
Smallistheworth
Ofbeautyfromthe
light
retired
;
Bidhercomeforth,
Sufferherselftobedesired,
Andnotblushsotobeadmired.
Thendie,thatshe
Thecommonfateofallthings
rare
Mayreadinthee
;
Howsmalla
part
oftimethey
share
Thataresowondroussweetandfair.
Yet,though
thoufade,
Fromthy
deadleavesletfragrance
rise
Andteachthemaid
Thatgoodness
Time'srudehanddefies
Thatvirtueliveswhenbeauty
dies.
WALLER.
6r

66. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
THESENSITIVEPLANT.
ASENSITIVEPlantinagardengrew,
Andtheyoung
windsfeditwithsilverdew,
Andit
opened
itsfan-likeleavertothe
light,
Andclosedthembeneaththekissesof
Night.
* * * * * *
Butnoneevertrembledand
pantedwithbliss
Inthegarden,the
field,orthe
wilderness,
Likedoeinthenoontidewithlove'ssweetwant,
Asthecompanionless SensitivePlant.
The
snowdrop,andthenthe
violet,-
Arosefromthe
groundwithwarmrainwet,
Andtheirbreathwasmixedw
:
thfreshodour,sent,
Fromthe
turf,
likethevoiceandtheinstrument.
Thenthe
pied
wind-flowersandthe
tulip
tall.
Andnarcissi,thefairestamongthemall,
Whogazeontheireyes
inthestream's
recess,
Tillthey
dieoftheirowndearloveliness.
Andthenaiad-like
lilyofthevale,
Whomyouthmakessofairand
passion
so
pale,
Thatthe
lightofitstremulousbellsisseen
Throughtheir
pavilionsoftendergreen ;
Andthehyacinthpurple,andwhite,andblue.
Whichflungfromitsbellsasweetpealanew
Ofmusicso
delicate,softand
intense,
Itwasfeltlikeanodourwithinthesense !
Andtheroselikeanymph
tothebathaddrest,
Whichunveiledthedepth
ofher
glowingbreast,
Till,
foldafter
fold,tothefainting
air
Thesoulofherbeautyandlove
laybare
;

67. LANGUAGEOFFLOWER.-.
Andthewand-like
lily,whichlifted
up,
AsaMaenad,
itsmoonlight-coloured cup,
Tillthe
fierystar,whichisitseye,
Gazedthrough
thecleardewonthetendersky ;
Andthejessaminefaint,andthesweettuberose..
Thesweetestflowerforscentthatblows
;
Andallrareblossomsfromeveryclime
Grewinthatgarden
in
perfectprime.
TheSensitivePlant,whichcouldgive
smallfruit
Ofthelovewhichitfeltfromtheleaftotheroot,
Receivedmorethanall[flowers],
itlovedmorethanever,
Wherenonewantedbut
it,couldbelong
tothegiver
FortheSensitivePlanthasnobright
flower ;
Radianceandodourarenotitsdower
;
Itloves,evenlikeLoveitsdeep
heartis
full,
Itdesireswhatithasnot,thebeautiful
!
* * *
Eachandalllikeministeringangelswere
FortheSensitivePlantsweetjoytobear,
Whilstthelagging
hoursofthedaywentby
Likewindlesscloudso'eratendersky.
Andwhenevening
descendedfromheavenabove,
Andtheearthwasallrest,andtheairwasalllove,
Anddelight,though
lessbright,
wasfarmoredeep,
Andtheday's
veilfellfromtheworldofsleep,*****
TheSensitivePlantwastheearliest
Up-gathered
intothebosomofrest
;
Asweetchildweary
ofitsdelight,
Thefeeblest,andyet
thefavourite,
Cradledwithintheembraceofnight.
bHtLLEY.

68. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
OLUVEWILLVENTUREIN,
TI;NE
"
ThePosie"
OLUVEwillventure
in,whereitdaurnaweelbe
seen,
luvewillventure
in,wherewisdomancehasbeen
;
ButIwilldownyon
riverrove,amangthewoodsae
green,
Anda'to
pu'
a
posie
tomy
aindearMay.
Theprimrose
Iwill
pu',
the
firstling
o'the
year,
AndIwill
pu'
the
pink,
theemblemo'mydear,
Forshe'sthepink
o'womankind,andbloomswithoutapeer;
Anda'tobea
posie
tomy
aindearMay.
1'11
pu'the
budding
1
rose,
whenPhoebus
peeps
in
view,
Forit'slikeabaumy
kisso'hersweetbonniemou
;
Thehyacinth
'sforconstancy
w'its
unchangingblue,
Anda'tobea
posie
tomy
aindearMay.
The
lily
itis
pure,andthe
lily
itisfair.
Andinher
lovelybosomI'11
place
the
lily
there
;
The
daisy
'sfor
simplicityandunaffectedair,
Anda'tobea
posie
tomy
aindearMay.
Thehawthorn Iwill
pu',
wi'itslockso'siller
grey,
Where,likeanagedman,
itstandsatbreako'
day,
Butthesongster'snestwithinthebushIwinnatakaway;
Anda'tobea
posie
tomy
aindearMay.
Thewoodbine Iwill
pu'whenthee'ening
staris
near,
Andthe
diamond-drops
o'dewshallbehere'ensaeclear :
Theviolet'sformodestywhichweelshefa'stowear,
Anda'tobea
posie
tomyaindearMay.
I'11tiethe
posieroundw'thesilkenbando'luve,
AndI'11
place
itinher
breast,andI'11swearby
a*above,
Thattomy
latestdraught
o'lifethebandshallne'erremuve,
Andthiswillbea
posie
tomy
aindearMay.
BURNS.

69. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
MYNANNIE'SAWA.
TUNE"There'llneverbepeace"
NowinhergreenmantleblitheNaturearrays,
Andlistensthelambkinsthatbleato'erthebraes,
XVhilebirdswarblewelcomeinilkagreenshaw
;
Buttomeit'sdelightlessmyNannie'sawa.
Thesnaw-drapandprimroseourwoodlandsadorn,
Andvioletsbatheintheweeto*themorn
;
Theypainmysadbosom,saesweetlytheyblaw,
Theymindmeo'NannieandNannie'sawa.
Thoulav'rockthat
springs
fraethedewsofthelawn,
Theshepherd
towarno'thegrey-breakingdawn,
Andthoumellowmavisthathailsthe
night-fa",
Giveoverfor
pitymyNannie'sawa.
Come,autumn,sae
pensive,
in
yellowand
grey,
Andsoothmewi'
tidings
o'Nature'sdecay ;
The
dark,drearywinter,andwild-drivingsnaw,
Alanecan
delightmenowNannie'sawa.
BURNS.
THEIRGROVES,
TUNE"HumoursofGlen"
THEIRgroves
o'sweetmyrtle
letforeignlandsreckon,
Wherebright-beamingsummersexalttheperfume
;
Fardearertomeyonlonegleno'greenbreckan,
Wi'theburn
stealingunderthelangyellowbroom.
Fardearertomeareyonhumblebroombowers,
Wheretheblue-bellandgowan
lurklowlyunseen;
Forthere,lightlytrippingamangthewildflowers,
A
listening
thelinnet,aftwandersmyJean.
BURNS.

70. LANGUACKOFFLOWERS.
TOAMOUNTAINDAISY,
Onturning
onedcnvn-withaplough,
in
April1786.
WEE,modest,crimson-tipped
flow'r,
Thousmetmeinanevilhour
;
ForImauncrushamang
thestoure
Thy
slenderstem :
To
spare
theenowis
pastmypow'r,
Thoubonniegem.
Alas !it'snothy
neeborsweet,
ThebonnieLark,companion
meet
I
Bending
thee'mang
thedewy
weet !
Wi'
spreckledbreast,
Whenupward-springing,blythe,
togreet
Thepurpling
east-
(Jmldblewthebitter-biting
north
Uponthyearly,humblebirth ;
Yetcheerfully
thouglinted
forth
Amidthestorm,
Scarcereardabovethe
parent
earth
Thy
tenderform.
Theflaunting
flow'rsourgardensyield,
High
shell'
ringwoodsandwa'smaunshield,
Butthoubeneaththerandombield
O'clodorstane,
Adornsthehistiestibble-field,
Unseen,alane
There,
in
thyscantymantleclad,
Thysnawybosomsun-ward
spread,
Thouliftsthyunassuminghead
Inhumbleguise
;
Butnowtheshare
uptearsthybed.
Andlowthoulies!
SuchisthefateofartlessMaid,
Sweet_/?0a/Vf/
oftheruralshade !
Bylove's
simplicitybetray'd.
Andguilelesstrust.
Tillshe,like
thee,
all
soil'd,
islaid
Lowi'thedust.
SuchisthefateofsimpleBard,
Onlife'sroughoceanlucklessstarr'd !
Unskilfulhetonotethecard
Ofprudentlore,
Tillbillows
rage,andgales
blowhard.
Andwhelmhimo'er!
Suchfateto
suffering
'worthis
giv'n,
Wholongwithwantsandwoeshasstriv'n.
Byhuman
pride
orcunningdriv'n,
Tomis'ry'sbrink,
Tillwrench'dofev'rystaybutHeavn,
He,ruin'd,sink !
Ev'nthouwhomourn'sttheDaisy'sfate,
Thatfate
isthinenodistantdate
;
SternRuin'splough-sharedrives,elate.
Fullonthybloom,
Tillcrush'dbeneaththefurrow'sweight,
Shallbethydoom I
BURNS.
fr.

71. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
LAMENTOFMAJtY.QUEEN
UFSCOTS.
On(hiApproach
ofSpring.
NowNaluiehangs
hermantlegreen
Oneverybloomingiree,
Andspreads
hersheetsc'daisieswhile
Outoerthegrassy
lea
;
NowPhoeouscheersthecrystalstreams,
Andglads
thea/ureskies
;
Butnoughtcanglad
thewearywight
Thatfastindurancelies,
Nowlav'rockswakethemerrymorn,
Aloftondewywing
;
The
merle,
inhisnoontidebow'r.
Makeswoodlandechoesring
;
Themavismildwi'many
anote,
Singsdrowsyday
torest :
Inloveandfreedomtheyrejoice,
Wi'carenorthrall
opprest.
Nowbloomsthe
lilyby
thebank,
The
primrosedownthebrae
",
Thehawthorn'sbudding
inthe
glen,
Andmilk-white istheslae
;
ThemeanesthindinfairScotland
Mayrovetheirsweetsamang;
But
I,theQueen
ofa'Scotland,
Maunliein
prisonstrang.
IsvastheQueen
o'bonnieFrance,
Wherehappy
Ihaebeen
;
Fu'
lightly
raseIinthemorn,
Asblythelaydownateen
;
AndI'mthe
sov'reignof
Scotland,
Andmonyatraitorthere
;
YethereIliein
foreignlands,
Andnever
ending
care.
Butasforthee,thoufalsewoman,
My
sisterandmyfae,
Grimvengeance,yet,
shallwhetasword
Thatthro'
thysoulshallgae
:
Theweepingbloodinwomansbreast
Wasneverknowntothee
;
North'balmthatdrapsonwoundsofwo
Fraewoman's
pitying
e'e.
Myson!myson!maykinderstars
Uponthy
fortuneshine
;
Andmay
thosepleasuresgildthyreign,
Thatne'erwadblinkonmine !
Godkeeptheefraethy
mother'sfaes.
Orturntheirheartstothee:
Andwherethoumeet'stthymother'sfriend,
Rememberhimforme!
Oh!soon,tome,maysummer-suns
Naemair
lightup
themorn !
Naemair,tome,theautumnwinds
Waveo'ertheyellow
corn!
Andinthenarrowhouseo'death
Letwinterroundmerave
;
Andthenextflow'rsthatdeckthespring,
Bloomonmypeacefulgrave
\
BURNS.

72. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
REDANDWHITEROSES.
READintheseRosesthesad
story
Ofmyhardfate,andyourown
glory ;
Inthewhiteyoumaydiscover
Thepalenessofa
faintinglover
;
Intheredtheflamesstill
feeding
Onmy
heartwithfreshwounds
bleeding,
Thew'hitewilltellyouhowI
languish,
Andthered
expressmyanguish,
Thewhitemyinnocence
displaying,
Theredmymartyrdombetraying ;
Thefrownsthatonyourbrowresided,
Havethoserosesthusdivided.
Oh !letyour
smilesbutcleartheweather,
Andthentheybothshallgrowtogether.
CAREW.
SONNET.
SWEETistherose,butgrowesupon
abrere
;
Sweetisthe
Juniper,
butsharpe
hisbough ;
Sweetisthe
Eglantine,
but
pricketh
nere
;
SweetistheFirbloom,buthisbranchesrough ;
SweetistheCypress,
buthisrindis
tough,
SweetistheNut,butbitterishis
pill;
SweetistheBroome-flowere, butyetsowreenough
AndsweetisMoly,buthisrooteisill.
Soeverysweetwithsowreistempredstill,
Thatmaketh itbecovetedthemore :
Foreasie
things
thatmaybe
got
atwill,
Mostsortsofmendoesetbutlittlestore.
WhythenshouldIaccountoflittle
pain,
Thatendless
pleasure
shalluntomegaine?
Sl'ENSEK
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73. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
TOPRIMROSES
FILLEDWITHMORN'INGDEW.
WHYdoyeweep,sweetbabes?Cantears
Speakgrief
inyou,
Whowerebutborn
Just
asthemodestmorn
Teemedherrefreshingdew?
Alas !yehavenotknownthatshower
Thatmarsaflower :
Norfelttheunkind
Breathofa
blastingwind
;
Norareyewornwith
years;
Orwarped
aswe,
Whothinkitstrangetosee
Such
prettyflowers,
liketo
orphansyoung.
Speakingby
tearsbeforeyehavea
tongue.
Speak,whimperingyounglings,andmakeknown
Thereasonwhy
Yedroopand
weep.
Isitforwantof
sleep,
Orchildishlullaby?
Orthatyehavenotseenasyet
Theviolet?
Orbroughtakiss
Fromthatsweethearttothis?
No,no
;thissorrowshown
Byyour
tearsshed,
Wouldhavethislectureread:
That
thingsof
greatest,
soofmeanestworth.
Conceivedwithgriefare,andwithtearsbrought
forth.
HERRICK.
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74. ...
LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
ARED,REDROSE.
TUNE
"
Withaivsfavourite."
O,MYluve'slikeared,redrose,
That'snewlysprung
inJune
:
O,my
luve'slikethemelodic
That'ssweetlyplay'd
intune.
Asfairartthou,my
bonnielass,
Sodeep
inhiveamI
;
AndIwillluvetheestill,mydear,
Tilla*theseasgangdry.
Tilla'theseasgangdry,mydear.
Andtherocksmeltw'thesun
;
Iwillluvethee
still,mydear,
Whilethesandso'lifeshallrun.
Andfaretheeweel,myonly
luve !
Andfaretheeweelawhile
;
AndIwillcomeagain,myluve,
Tho'itweretenthousandmile.
BURNS.
VIRGINSpromisedwhenIdied,
Thattheywouldeach
primrose-tide
Duly,mornand
evening,come,
Andwithflowersdressmy
tomb.
Havingpromised,payyourdebts,
Maids,andherestrewviolets.
KOIIERTHERRICK.
Music,whensoftvoices
die,
Vibratesinthememory ;
Odourswhensweetvioletssicken,
Lovewithinthesensetheyquicken.
Roseleaves,whentheroseisdead,
Areheaped
forthebeloved'sbed
;
Andsothythoughtswhenthouart
gone,
Loveitselfshallslumberon.
SHELI.EY.
RADIANTsisteroftheday
Awake !arise !andcomeaway
!
Tothewildwoodsandthe
plains.
Tothepools
wherewinterrains
Image
alltheirroofofleaves,
Wherethepine
itsgarland
weaves
Ofsaplessgreen,andivydun,
Roundstemsthatneverkissthesun.
Wherethelawnsand
pastures
be
Andthesandhillsofthesea,
Wherethemelting
hoar-frostwets
Thedaisy
starthatneversets,
Andwind-flowersandviolets
Which
yetjoin
notscenttohue
Crownthepaleyearweakandnew :
Whenthenight
isleftbehind
Inthedeepeast,dimandblind,
Andthebluemoonisover
us,
Andthemultitudinous
Billowsmurmuratourfeet,
Wheretheearthandoceanmeet
Andallthingsseemonlyone
Jntheuniversalsun.
P.B.SHELLEY.
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75. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
TODAFFODILS.
FAIRDaffodils,weweep
tosee
Youhasteawaysosoon
;
As
yet,
the
early-risingsun
Hasnotattaineditsnoon.
Stay,stay,
Untilthe
hasteningday
Hasrun
Buttotheeven
song
;
Andhavingprayedtogether,we
Willgowithyoualong.
Wehaveshorttimetostayasyou,
Wehaveasshortaspring ;
Asquickagrowth
tomeetdecay,
Asyou
or
anything.
Wedie,
Asyourhoursdo,anddry
Away,
Liketothesummer's
rain,
Orasthe
pearlsof
morning'sdew,
Ne'ertobefound
again.
ROBERTHERRICK.
CONSTANCY.
LAYagarlandonmyhearse
Ofthedismalyew ;
Maidenswillowbranchesbear
;
Say,/diedtrue.
Mylovewas
false,butIwasfirm
Frommyhourofbirth.
Uponmyburiedbody
lie
Lightly,gentle
earth 1
SAMUELFLETCHER.
MOURN,
ilkagrovethecushatkens !
Ye
haz'llyshawsand
brierydens !
Ye
burnies,wimplindownyourglens,
Wi'toddlindin,
Orfoamingstrang,
wi'
hastystens,
Fraelintolin.
Mournlittleharebellso'erthelee
;
Ye
statelyfoxgloves
fairtosee
;
Yewoodbineshangingbonnilie,
Inscentedbow'rs
;
Yerosesonyourthorny
tree.
Thefirsto'flow'rs.
Atdawn,when
ev'rygrassy
blade
Droops
withadiamondathishead,
At
ev'n,whenbeanstheirfragranceshed,
I'th'
rustlinggale,
Yemaukinswhiddinthro'the
glade,
Come
joinmy
wail.
Mourn,spring,thou
darling
ofthe
year
;
Ilkcowslipcup
shall
kep
atear:
Thou,simmer,whileeach
cornyspear
Shootsup
itshead,
Thygay,green,flow'ry
tressesshear,
Forhimthat'sdead !
Thou,autumn,
wi'
thyyellowhair,
In
griefthy
sallowmantletear !
Thou,winter,hurlingthro'theair
The
roaringblast,
Wideo'erthenakedworlddeclare
Theworthwe'velost !
BURNS.

76. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
7'0THESMALLCELANDINE.
PANSIES,Lilies,King-cups,Daisies,
Letthemliveupon
their
praises ;
'
Long
asthere'sasunthat
sets,
Primroseswillhavetheir
glory
;
Long
asthereareViolets,
They
willhavea
place
in
story ;
There'saflowerthatshallbemine,
"TisthelittleCelandine.
Erealeafisonthe
bush,
Inthetimebeforethethrush
Hasa
thoughtabouther
nest,
Thouwiltcomewithhalfa
call,
Spreading
outthyglossybreast
Likeacareless
prodigal ;
Telling
talesaboutthe
sun,
Whenwe'velittlewarmth,ornone.
Comforthavethouofthymerit,
Kindlyunassuming spirit
!
Carelessofthyneighbourhood,
Thoudostshow
thypleasantface
Onthemoor,andinthewood,
Inthelane there'snota
place,
Howsoevermeanit
be,
But'tisgoodenough
forthee.
Illbefalltheyellowflowers,
Childrenofthe
flaringhours !
Buttercupsthatwillbe
seen,
Whetherwewillseeorno;
Others,too,of
loftymien,
They
havedoneas
worldlingsdo,
Taken
praise
thatshouldbe
thine,
Little,humbleCelandine !
Prophet
of
delightandmirth,
111
requiteduponearth
;
Heraldofa
mightyband,
Ofa
joyous
train
ensuing,
Servingatmy
heart's
command,
Tasksthatarenotasks
renewing ;
1will
sing,asdoth
behove,
Hymns
in
praiseofwhatIlove !
WORDSWORTH.
TOBLOSSOMS.
FAIR
pledgesofafruitful
tree,
Whydo
ye
fallsolast?
Yourdateisnotso
past,
Butyoumaystayyethereawhile
Toblushand
gentlysmile,
Andgoatlast.
What,wereyouborntobe.
Anhourorhalfs
delight,
Andsotobid
good-night
?
'TwaspityNaturebroughtyeforth,
Merely
toshowyourworth
Andloseyouquite.
Butyou
are
lovelyleaves,wherewe
Mayread,howsoon
things
have
Theirend,though
ne'ersobrave :
Andaftertheyhaveshowntheir
pride.
Like
you,awhile,theyglide
Intothegrave.
HERRICK.

77. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
THELILYANDTHEROSE.
THEnymphmustloseherfemalefriend,
Ifmoreadmiredthanshe
Butwherewillfiercecontentionend,
Ifflowerscandisagree.
Withinthegarden'speacefulscene
Appear'dtwolovelyfoes,
Aspiring
totherankof
queen,
The
LilyandtheRose.
TheRosesoonredden'dintorage,
And,swellingwithdisdain,
Appeal'd
tomany
a
poet'spage
Toproveher
right
toreign.
TheLily'sheightbespokecommand,
Afairimperialflower
;
Sheseem'ddesigned
forFlora'shand,
The
sceptre
ofherpower.
Thiscivil
bick'ringanddebate
Thegoddesschancedtohear.
Andflewtosave,ereyet
toolate,
The
pride
ofthe
parterre.
Yoursis,shesaid,thenoblerhue,
Andyoursthestateliermien
;
And,
tillathirdsurpassesyou,
Leteachbedeemedaqueen.
Thus,soothedandreconciled,eachseeks
ThefairestBritishfair :
Theseatofempire
ishercheeks,
Theyreign
unitedthere.
COWPEK.
THEWALL-FLOWER.
WHYthisflowerisnowcalledso,
List,sweetmaids,andyou
shallknow.
Understand thisfirstlingwas
Onceabriskandbonnylass,
Kept
ascloseasDanaewas,
Whoa
sprightlyspringald
loved ;
Andtohaveit
fullyproved,
Up
she
gotuponawall,
'Temptingdowntoslidewithal ;
Butthesilkentwistuntied,
Soshefell,and,bruised,shedied.
Jove,
in
pity
ofthedeed,
Andherloving,lucklessspeed,
Turn'dhertothisplantwecall
Now
"
theflowerofthewall."
THEPRIMROSE.
ASKmewhy
Isendyouhere,
Thisfirstling
oftheinfantyear
;
Askmewhy
Isendtoyou
ThisPrimroseallbepearled
withdew
;
Istraight
willwhisper
inyourears,
Thesweetsoflovearewashedwithtears.
Askmewhy
thisflowerdothshow
Soyellow,green,
andsickly
too
;
Askmewhy
thestalkisweak
Andbending,yet
itdothnotbreak ;
Imusttellyou,
thesediscover
Whatdoubtsandfearsareinalover.
CAKEW.
73

78. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
ADONISSLEEPING,
INmidstofall,therelayasleepingyouth
Offondestbeauty.Sideway
hisfacereposed
Ononewhitearm,andtenderlyunclosed,
By
tenderestpressure,
afaintdamaskmouth
Toslumberypout;just
asthemorningsouth
Disparts
a
dew-lipp'd
rose.Abovehishead,
Four
lily
stalksdidtheirwhitehonourswed
Tomakeacoronal
;androundhimgrew
Alltendrilsgreen,ofeverybloomandhue,
Together
intertwinedandtrammel'dfresh :
Thevineofglossysprout ;theivymesh,
Shading
itsEthiop
berries
;andwoodbine,
Ofvelvetleaves,andbuglebloomsdivine.
Hardby,
StoodsereneCupidswatchingsilently.
One,kneeling
toa
lyre,
touch'dthestrings,
Muffling
todeaththepathos
withhiswings ;
And,everandanon,uprose
tolook
Atthe
youth's
slumber
;whileanothertook
Awillowbough,distillingodorousdew,
Andshookitonhishair
;anotherflew
Inthrough
thewovenroof,andfluttering-wise,
Rain'dvioletsupon
his
sleepingeyes.
KEATS.
MODONNA,whereforehastthousenttome
SweetBasilandMignonette,
Emblemingloveandhealth,whichnever
yet
Inthesamewreathmight
be.
Alas,andthey
arewet!
Isitwiththy
kissesorthy
tears?
Forneverrainordew
Suchfragrancedrew
Fromplant
orflower
;theverydoubtendears
My
sadnessevernew,
Thesighs
Ibreathe,thetearsIshed,forthee.
PB.SHELLEY.

79. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
THEREgrewpiedWind-flowersandViolets,
Daisies,those
pearl'dArcturioftheearth,
Theconstellatedflowersthatneverset
;
Faint
Oxlips ;tenderBlue-bells,atwhosebirth
Thesodscarceheaved
;andthattallflowerthatwets
Itsmother'sfacewithHeaven-collected
tears,
Whenthelow
wiiid,
its
playmate'svoice,
ithears.
Andinthewarmhedgegrew
lush
Eglantine,
GreenCow-bindandthe
moonlight-colour'dMay
And
cherryblossoms,andwhite
cups,whosewine
Wasthe
brightdew
yetdrainednotby
theday
:
AndWildRoses,andIvyserpentine
Withitsdarkbudsand
leaves,wanderingastray,
Andflowers
azure,black,andstreakedwithgold,
Fairerthananywakened
eyes
behold.
Andnearertotheriver's
tremblingedge
Theregrewbroad
flag-flowers,purplepranktwithwhite,
And
starry
riverbudsamong
the
sedge,
And
floatingWater-lilies,broadand
bright,
Whichlittheoakthatoverhung
thehedge
Withmoonlightbeamsoftheirown
waterylight ;
And
bulrushes,andreedsofsuch
deepgreen
Assoothedthedazzledeyewithsobersheen.
P.B.SHELLEY.
FADE,Flow'rs !fade,Naturewillhaveitso;
'Tisbutwhatwemustinourautumndo !
Andasyourleaveslie
quietontheground,
Thelossaloneby
thosethatlov'dthemfound
;
Sointhe
grave
shallweas
quietlie,
Miss'dbysomefewthatlov'dourcompany;
Butsomesoliketothornsandnettleslive,
Thatnoneforthem
can,whentheyperish,grieve.
WALLER.
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80. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
ARRANGEMENT OFA
BOUQUET.
HEREdamaskRoses,whiteandred,
Outofmylap
firsttake
I,
Whichstillshallrunalong
thethread,
MychiefestflowerthismakeI.
AmongsttheseRosesinarow,
Next
place
IPinksin
plenty,
ThesedoublePansiesthenforshow
;
Andwillnotthisbe
dainty?
The
prettyPansythenI'll
tie,
Likestonessomechain
inchasing
;
Andnexttothem,theirnear
ally,
The
purpleViolet
placing.
ThecuriouschoicecloveJulyflower,
WhosekindhighttheCarnation,
Forsweetnestofmostsovereignpower,
Shallhelpmywreathtofashion
;
Whosesundrycoloursofonekind,
Firstfromonerootderived,
ThemintheirseveralsuitsI'llbind:
Mygarland
socontrived.
AcourseofCowslipsthenI'll
stick,
Andhereandthere
('thoughsparely)
ThepleasantPrimrosedownI'll
prick.
Likepearls
thatwillshow
rarely ;
ThenwiththeseMarigolds
I'llmake
Mygarlandsomewhat
swelling,
TheseHoneysucklesthenI'll
take,
Whosesweetsshall
help
their
smelling.
TheLilyandtheFleur-de-lis,
Forcolourmuch
contending
;
ForthatIthemdoonlyprize,
They
arebut
poor
in
scenting.
TheDaffodilmostdaintyis,
Tomatchwiththeseinmeetness
;
TheColumbinecomparedtothis,
Allmuchalikeforsweetness.
Theseintheirnaturesonlyare >
Fittoembosstheborder,
Therefore I'lltake
especial
care
To
placethemintheirorder :
Sweet-williams,Campions,Sops-in-wine,
Onebyanother
neatly ;
Thushave1madethiswreathofmine,
Andfinishedit
featly.
NICHOLASDRAYTON.
THECHERRY.
THEREisagarden
inherface.
Whererosesandwhiteliliesgrow;
Aheavenlyparadise
isthat
place,
Whereinallpleasant
fruitsdogrow
:
Therecherriesgrow
thatnonemaybuy
Tillcherryripe
themselvesdo
cry.
Thosecherriesfairlydoenclose
Oforientpearladoublerow,
Which,whenher
lovelylaughtershows,
They
looklikerosebudsfill'dwithsnow
;
Yetthemnopeer
nor
princemaybuy
Tillcherryripe
themselvesdo
cry.
Hereyes
like
angelswatchthem
still,
Herbrowslikebendedbowsdostand.
Threateningwithpiercingfrownstokill
Allthatapproach
witheye
orhand
Thesesacredcherriestocome
nigh.
Tillcherryripethemselvesdo
cry.
RICHARDALLISON

81. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
THEGARLAND.
THE
pride
ofeverygrove
Ichose,
Thevioletsweetand
lilyfair,
The
dappledpinkandblushingrose,
TodeckmycharmingCloe'shair.
Atmornthenymphvouchaf'dto
place
Uponherbrowthevariouswreath
;
Theflowersless
bloomingthanherface,
Thescentless
fragrant
thanherbreath,
Theflowersshewore
along
theday
;
Andeverynymphandshepherdsaid,
Thatinherhairtheylook'dmoregay
Than
glowing
intheirnativebed.
Undrest,at
ev'ning,whenshefound
Theirodours
lost,theircolourspast;
Shechang'd
her
look,andontheground
Hergarlandandhereyeshecast.
Thateyedropt
sensedistinctand
clear,
Asanymuse'stonguecould
speak,
Whenfromitslidapearly
tear
Ran
tricklingdownherbeauteouscheek*
DissemblingwhatIknewtoowell
;
Mylove !my
life !said
I,explain
Thischangeofhumour ;praytheetell:
That
falling
tear.Whatdoesitmean?
Shesigh'd,shesmil'd
;andtotheflowers
Pointing,
the
lovely
moralistsaid :
See !
friend,
insomefew
fleetinghours,
Seeyonder,"whatachange
ismade !
Ahme!the
bloomingprideofMay,
Andthatof
beauty
arebutone:
Atmornbothflourish
brightand
gay,
Bothfadeat
ev'ning,pale,andgone
!
Atdawn
poorStelladanc'dandsung
;
Theam'rousyoutharoundherbow'd
Atnightherfatalknellwas
rung
!
Isawandkiss'dherinhershroud :
Suchasshe
is,whody'dto-day,
Such
I,alas !
may
beto-morrow :
Go,Damon,bidthymuse
display
The
justiceof
thyCloe'ssorrow,f
PRIOR.
TOTHEVIRGINS,TOMAKE
MUCHOFTIME.
GATHERyerose-budswhile
yemay
:
OldTimeisstilla-flying ;
Andthissameflowerthatsmilesto-day,
To-morrowwillbe
dying.
The
gloriouslampofheaven,thesun,
Thehigherhe's
a-getting,
Thesoonerwillhisraceberun,
Andnearerhe'stosetting.
Thatage
is
best,whichisthe
first,
Whenyouthandbloodarewarmer :
Butbeingspent,theworseandworst
Timeswillsucceedtheformer.
Thenbenot
coy,butuseyourtime,
Andwhileyemay,gomarry;
Forhaving
lostbutonceyourprime,
Youmay
forever
tarry.
ROBERTHERRICK.
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82. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
SONGOFMAYMORNING.
Nowthebrightmorning-star,day'sharbinger.
Comesdancingfromtheeast,andleadswithher
The
floweryMay,whofromher
greenlapthrows
Theyellowcowslip,andthepaleprimrose.
Hail,bounteousMay,
thatdost
inspire
Mirth,andyouth,andwarmdesire
;
Woodsand
groves
areofthydressing,
Hillanddaledothboastthyblessing.
Thuswesalutetheewithour
earlysong,
Andwelcome
thee,andwishthee
long.
MILTON.
AMONGthemyrtlesasIwalk'd,
LoveandmySight
thusintertalk'd :
Tellme,
said
I,
in
deepdistress,
WhereImay
findmyShepherdess
?
ThouFool,saidLove,know'stthounotthis?
Ineverything
that'ssweetsheis.
Inyon'dCarnationgoandseek,
Therethoushallfindher
lipsandcheek
;
Inthatenamell'dPansyby,
Therethoushalthavehercuriouseye;
InbloomofPeachandRose'sbud
Therewavesthestreamerofherblood.
'Tistrue,saidI
;and
thereupon
Iwenttopluckthemonebyone,
Tomakeofparts
anunion
;
Butonasuddenallweregone.
AtwhichI
stopp'd ;saidLove,thesebe
ThetrueresemblanceofThee
;
ForastheseFlowers,thyjoysmustdie
;
Andinthe
turning
ofaneye ;
Andallthyhopes
ofhermustwither,
Likethoseshortsweetshereknittogether.
ROBERTHERRICK.

83. LANGUAGEOFFLOWERS.
FRAGMENT,INWITHERSPOON\S
COLLECTIONOFSCOTCHSONGS,
TUNE
"
HughieGraham,"
''
OGINmy
lovewereyon
redrose,
"
Thatgrowsupon
thecastlewa'
;
"
AndImysel
1
adrap
o'dew,
"
Intoherbonniebreasttofa"
'
''
Oh,therebeyondexpressionblest,
"
I'dfeastonbeauty
a'the
night;
"
Seal'donhersilk-saftfauldsto
rest,
"
Till
fley'dawabyPhoebus'light."
Oweremyloveyon
lilac
fair,
Wi"
purple
blossomstothespring
;
AndI,abirdtoshelterthere,
Whenweariedonmy
littlewing
:
HowIwadmourn,whenitwastorn
Byautumnwild,andwinterrude !
ButIwadsingonwantonwing,
Whenyouthfu'May
itsbloomrenew'd.*
*
ThesestanzaswereaddedbyBURNS,
THEDAISY.
OFalltheflouresinthemede
ThanloveImostthesefloureswhiteandrede
SochthatmencallenDaisiesinourtown,
TohemIhaveso
greataffection,
AsIsayderst,whencomenistheMale,
Thatinmybeddetheredawethmenodaie,
That1n'amupandwalking
inthemede
Toseethisfloureayenst
theSunnesprede
;
Whanitup
riseth
earlyby
themorrow,
Thatblissful
sight
softenethallmy
sorrow.
CHAUCHR.
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84. ILLUSTRAriONS.
QACACIA
33BLADDERNUTTREE
CCOWSLIP,ABIERICAN
UDEADLEAVES .
IEENCHANTER'SNIGHTSHADE
JFFIGMARIGOLD
GRAPE,WILD .
|HYACINTH
2INDIANJASMINE(!POMCEA)
3JACOB'SLADDER
ItKENNEDIA
3LLARKSPUR,PURPLE .
ifilMoss
$NETTLETREE .
OSMUNDA....
}PERIWINKLE,BLUE .
<JgQUEEN'SROCKET .
&ROSE....
S>SOUTHERNWOOD
2TTHRIFT
yjVERONICA . .
5SSWOODSORREL
JXERANTHEMUM .
$YEW....
?,ZEPHYRFLOWER

85. HfC T?OOM
-IBRARY
tndST..
KQiTY

88. Language
Flowers
ILLUSTRATED
BV
KATEGREENAWAY