VERY charming and interesting method of communicating thought is by the aid of flowers, their language and sentiment being understood by the parties who present them. Although the following list is very complete, this vocabulary may be still enlarged by the addition of other definitions, the parties having an understanding as to what language the flower shall represent. Thus an extended and sometimes important correspondence may be carried on by the presentation of bouquets, single flowers and even leaves; the charm of this interchange of thought largely consisting in the romance attendant upon an expression of sentiment in a partially disguised and hidden language.

Of course much of the facility with which a conversation may be conducted, thus, will depend upon the intimate knowledge possessed of the language of flowers and the variety from which to select.

lady replies by a Daisy, in which she says-"I will think of it." The gentleman, in his enthusiasm, plucks and presents a Shepherd's Purse"I offer you my all." The lady, doubtingly, returns a sprig of Laurel"Words, though sweet, may deceive." The gentleman still affirms his declaration by a sprig of Heliotrope-"I adore you." The lady admits a tenderness of sentiment by the Zinnia - "I mourn your absence." LANGUAGE OF THE BOUQUET.

A collection of flowers in a bouquet may mean very much. Thus a Rose, Ivy and Myrtle will signify "Beauty, Friendship and Love." A Bachelor's Button "Hope," and a Red Rose "Love," will indicate that "I hope to obtain your love."

I DESIRE TO MARRY YOU.

Jonquil-Linden.

I HAVE SWEET MEMORIES IN MY SOLITUDE. Periwinkle-Heath.

PRAY FOR ME IN MY ABSENCE. White Verbena-Wormwood.

Thus longer and shorter sentences may be readily expressed by flower-language; and by agreement, if the variety of flowers is not sufficient, a change of definition may be given the more common blossoms and plants, whereby the language and correspondence may be conducted without inconvenience.

Blue Bell..

Blue Bottle

Borage

Box..

Briers

Broom..

..Giddiness; heedless- Bryony, Black

ness.

Buckbean.

Cornelian, Cherry.

Bitterness.

Bugloss.

Amaranth

Immortality; Unfad

Bulrush..

Cowship

ing.

Burdock

Touch me not; Impor

Amaryllis...

Beautiful but timid.

tunity.

Coxcomb

Anemone, Garden...

Buttercup..

.I feel your benefits. Painful recollections. Do not forget.

..Insincerity; Occupation.

Fire.

.Taste; Frugality.

Gentian.. Geranium, Ivy.

Geranium, Oak

Geranium, Rose
Geranium, Scarlet
Gillyflower, Common
Gillyflower, Stock.
Gladiolus

Goats' Rue
Gold Basket
Gooseberry
Grape Vine.
Grass..

Greek Valerian
Golden Rod

Gorse, or Turze

Harebell...

Hawthorn

Hazel.

Heath

Heliotrope.
Henbane.
Hibiscus.
Hoarhound
Holly.

Hollyhock
Honey Flower.
Honeysuckle.
Hop

Hornbean.

Horse Chestnut

Houstania

Houseleek

Hyacinth

Hydrangea

Ice Plant..

Indian Plum...

Iris, German.

Friendship; Marriage Amiability.

Grace and elegance. Desire; Affection returned.

Asylum; Aid; Pro.

tection. Pensive beauty. Capricious beauty. Boldness; Audacity. Lightness; Fickleness Words, though sweet, may deceive. Rigor.

Glory; Victory; Am

bition.

.I die if neglected.
Sweet disposition.
Mistrust.

.Prudence; Discretion.
.Cold hearted; Cool-

ness.

Dejection.

Meadow Saffron.

Mezercon... Mignonette.

Milfoil.
Mint..
Milkweed.

Mistletoe
Mock Orange.

Monkshood

Morning Glory..
Mountain Ash.

Moss
Mourning Bride
Mugwort
Mulberry, Black
Mulberry, White
Mullen
Mushroom.
| Musk Plant.
Myrtle..
Myrrh

Narcissus.

Nasturtium Nettle Nightshade..

Oak

Oleander
Olive

Orange Flower.

Orchis, Bee.

Orchis, Spider
Osier

Oxalis

Osmunda

Pansy, Purple

Marshmallow.

Marvel of Peru..

Mayflower.......

Beneficence.

..Timidity.

Welcome.

Purple Scabious

Queen of the Meadow Quince

Hospitality; Bravery.
Beware.

Peace.
...Chastity.

Error.

..Skill.

Frankness.

Reverie.

Wood sorrel.

You Occupy

thoughts.

my

Festivity; Banquet. ..Devotion; Religious

fervor.

.I am your captive. .Ostentation; Anger. Bury me amid Nature's beauties. Warmth of feeling. ..Flee away.

.Sweet memories. ..Our hearts are united.

Rendezvous; Change.
Endurance; Daring.
You are perfect.
Pure love.
Genius.

..Keep your promises.
..Independence.

Heart's mystery
Conceit.

...Grossness; Coarseness
..Courage.
Time.

Consolation.

Sleep; Oblivion.
Benevolence.

Modest worth; Silent love. Prohibition.

.Mourning.

...Uselessness.

Temptation.

Rose, Yellow

Rosemary

Rue..

Rush

Saffron, Meadow.
Saffron, Crocus..
Sage.....

St. John's Wort.
Sardonia..

Satin Flower
Scratch Weed
Scotch Thistle
Sensitive Plant

Serpent Cactus

Service Tree, or Sorb Shepherd's Purse.. Silver Weed Snapdragon.. Snowball

Snowdrop

Sorrel.

Speedwell Spindle Tree...

Violet, Blue
Violet, White..

Volkamenia
Wall Flower

Weeping Willow

Wheat. Whortleberry.. Willow, Common.. Willow Herb Wood Sorrel. Woodbine

Wormwood.

Yarrow..

Yew.

Zinnia

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..Simplicity. ..Infidelity; Unfaithful

ness.

Remembrance; Your presence revives me Disdain.

.Docility.

My best days are past.
Do not abuse me.

Domestic Virtue; Es-
teem.
.Animosity.
..Irony.

Forgetfulness.
.Roughness.
Retaliation.

.Sensitiveness; Mod-
esty.
Horror.

...Prudence.
I offer you my all.
Naiveté.
Presumption.
Goodness; Thoughts
of Heaven.

Consolation; A friend
in adversity.
Parental Affection.
Fidelity.

Your charms are gra

ven on my heart. Reconciliation;

rity. .Quarrel.

Pu

Agreement; United. Perfect excellence. ..Splendid misery. ..Lofty and

thoughts.

.False riches. Adoration. Fitness.

A meeting.

Happiness.

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wise

Gallantry; Finesse; Dexterity.

Memory; Fraternal

love.

Curiosity.
Vice.

Misanthropy.

Disguise.

Austerity.

Pray for me.
Enchantment.
Poor, but happy.
..I cling to thee.
Faithfulness.
Purity; Candor; Mod-

esty.
May you be happy.
Fidelity in

misfor

.Cure for the heartache.

Sadness.

..I mourn your absence.