The language of flowers

by Henrietta Dumont

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Contents

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

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