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The Language of Flowers · Henrietta Dumont — chapter 4 of 85 · ~109 words · public domain

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Nasturtion, (Patriotism) 168

Nettles, (Cruelty) 86

Nightshade, or Bitter-sweet, (Truth) 170

Oak, (Nobility) 206

Oak Geranium, (Friendship) 150

Orchis, (A belle) 61

Pansy, (Think of me) 37

Passion Flower, (Faith) 89

Peony, (Anger) 85

Periwinkle, (Tender recollections) 43

Pimpernel, (The weather-glass) 133

Pine, (Pity) 248

Pink, (Pure love) 91

Poppy, (Consolation) 135

Primrose, (Early grief) 20

Red Rose, (Beauty and love) 77

Reed, (Single blessedness) 231

Rosemary, (Remembrance) 120

Sage, (Domestic virtues) 251

Scarlet Geranium, (Stupidity) 147

Sensitive Plant, (Chastity) 92

Snowdrop, (Hope) 15

Starwort, American, (Welcome) 202

St. John’s Wort, (Superstition) 181

Stock, (Lasting beauty) 145

Strawberry, (Perfection) 102

Sweet-Brier, or Eglantine, (Poetry) 45

Sweet-Flag--Acorus Calamus, (Grace) 172

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