The language of flowers
- Subtitle
- The floral offering; a token of affection and esteem; comprising the language and poetry of flowers
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1. Front matter2. THE FLORAL OFFERING:3. Preface.4. The Floral Offering.5. Snowdrop. ... Hope.6. Primrose. ... Early Grief.7. Almond Blossom. ... Indiscretion.8. Crocus. ... Youth.9. Ice-Plant.... Frigidity.10. Cactus.... Ardent Love.11. Aloe.... Grief.12. Wormwood. ... Absence.13. Violet.... Modest Worth.14. Lavender.... Distrust.15. Pansy.... Think of me.16. Daisy.... Innocence.17. Periwinkle.... Tender Recollections.18. Sweet-Brier, or Eglantine.... Poetry.19. Lilac.... First Emotions of Love.20. Tulip.... Declaration of Love.21. Cypress.... Mourning.22. Wall-Flower.... Fidelity in Adversity.23. Hawthorn.... Hope.24. Love-lies-bleeding.... Deserted Love.25. Myrtle.... Love.26. Lily of the Valley.... Modesty.27. Hyacinth.... Constancy.28. Orchis.... A Belle.29. Box.... Stoicism.30. Narcissus and Daffodil.... Self-Love.31. Lily.... Majesty.32. Moss Rose.... Confession of Love.33. White Water-Lily.... Purity.34. Marigold.... Grief.35. White Rose.... I would be single.36. Yellow Rose.... Jealousy.37. Red Rose.... Beauty and Love.38. Peony.... Anger.39. Nettles.... Cruelty.40. Columbine.... Desertion.41. Passion Flower.... Faith.42. Pink.... Pure Love.43. Sensitive Plant.... Chastity.44. Thyme.... Activity.45. Hollyhock.... Ambition.46. Laurel.... Glory.47. Amaranth.... Immortality.48. Strawberry.... Perfection.49. Sunflower.... False Riches.50. Heliotrope.... Devoted Affection.51. Mignonette.... Your Qualities surpass your Charms.52. Jasmine.... Amiability.53. Woodbine, or Honeysuckle.... Affection.54. Cowslip.... Pensiveness.55. Forget-me-not.56. Rosemary.... Remembrance.57. Anemone.... Forsaken.58. Acacia.... Friendship.59. Moss.... Maternal Love.60. Dandelion.... The Rustic Oracle.61. Pimpernel.... The Weather-glass.62. Poppy.... Consolation.63. Acanthus.... The Arts.64. Valerian.... An accommodating Disposition.65. Marvel of Peru.... Timidity.66. Stock.... Lasting Beauty.67. Scarlet Geranium.... Stupidity.68. Oak Geranium.... Friendship.69. Tuberose.... Dangerous Love.70. Dahlia.... Elegance and Dignity.71. Camellia Japonica.... Modest Merit.72. Thorn-Apple.... Deceitful Charms.73. Lady’s Slipper.... Capricious Beauty.74. Althea.... Consumed by Love.75. Larkspur.... Flights of Fancy.76. Dyer’s Weed.... Relief.77. Nasturtion.... Patriotism.78. Nightshade, or Bitter-sweet.... Truth.79. The Sweet Flag—Acorus Calamus.... Grace.80. Broom.... Humility.81. St. John’s Wort.... Superstition.82. Vervain.... Enchantment.83. Corn.... Riches.84. Cranberry.... Cure for the Heartache.85. Ivy.... Constancy.86. Holly.... Foresight.87. China Aster.... Variety.88. American Starwort.... Welcome.89. Juniper.... Protection.90. Hazel.... Peace—Reconciliation.91. Oak.... Nobility.92. Yew.... Sorrow.93. Dead Leaves.... Death.94. Mistletoe.... I climb to greatness.95. Ash Tree.... Grandeur.96. Chamomile.... Energy in Adversity.97. Citron.... Estrangement.98. Dragon Plant.... You are near a snare.99. Reed.... Single Blessedness.100. Fennel.... Strength.101. Coxcomb.... Singularity.102. Grass.... Submission.103. Fir.... Time.104. Common Thistle.... Misanthropy.105. Dew Plant.... Serenade.106. Pine.... Pity.107. Sage.... Domestic Virtues.108. Lichen.... Solitude.109. DEATH OF THE FLOWERS.110. Dictionary of Flowers, WITH THEIR EMBLEMATIC SIGNIFICATIONS.111. The Calendar of Flowers.112. The Dial of Flowers.