There is a sentiment attached to flowers, and this sentiment has been expressed in language by giving names to various flowers, shrubs and plants.  These names constitute a language, which may be made the medium of pleasant and amusing interchange of thought between men and women.  A bouquet of flowers and leaves may be selected and arranged so as to express much depth of feeling—­to be truly a poem.  We present herewith a list of many flowers and plants, to which, by universal consent, a sentiment has become attached.

          Acacia—­Concealed love. 
          Acacia, Rose—­Friendship. 
          Acanthus—­Arts. 
          Adonis Vernalis—­Bitter memories. 
          Agnus Casus—­Coldness. 
          Agrimony—­Thankfulness. 
          Almond—­Hope. 
          Aloe—­Superstition. 
          Althea—­Consumed by love. 
          Alyssum, Sweet—­Worth beyond beauty. 
          Amaranth—­Immortality. 
          Amaryllis—­Splendid beauty. 
          Ambrosia—­Love returned. 
          Anemone—­Expectation. 
          Anemone, Garden—­Forsaken. 
          Angelica—­Inspiration. 
          Apocynum (Dogbane)—­Inspiration. 
          Apple—­Temptation. 
          Apple Blossom—­Preference. 
          Arbor vitae—­Unchanging friendship. 
          Arbutus, Trailing—­Welcome. 
          Arum—­Ardor. 
          Ash—­Grandeur. 
          Ash, Mountain—­Prudence. 
          Aspen Tree—­Lamentation. 
          Asphodel—­Regrets beyond the grave. 
          Aurilica—­Avarice. 
          Azalea—­Romance. 
          Bachelor’s Button—­Hope in love. 
          Balm—­Sympathy. 
          Balm of Gilead—­Healing. 
          Balsam—­Impatience. 
          Barberry—­Sharpness, satire. 
          Basil—­Hatred. 
          Bay Leaf—­No change till death. 
          Beech—­Prosperity. 
          Bee Ophrys—­Error. 
          Bee Orchis—­Industry. 
          Bell Flower—­Gratitude. 
          Belvidere, Wild (Licorice)—­I declare against you. 
          Bilberry—­Treachery. 
          Birch Tree—­Meekness. 
          Black Bryony—­Be my support. 
          Bladder-Nut Tree—­Frivolous amusements. 
          Blue Bottle—­Delicacy. 
          Borage—­Bluntness. 
          Box—­Constancy. 
          Briers—­Envy. 
          Broken Straw—­Constancy. 
          Broom—­Neatness. 
          Buckbean—­Calm repose. 
          Bugloss—­Falsehood. 
          Burdock—­Importunity. 
          Buttercup—­Riches. 
          Cactus—­Thou leavest me. 
          Calla Lilly—­Feminine beauty. 
          Calycanthus—­Benevolence. 
          Camelia—­Pity. 
          Camomile—­Energy in action. 
          Candytuft—­Indifference. 
          Canterbury Bell—­Gratitude. 
          Cape Jasmine Gardenia—­Transport, ecstasy. 
          Cardinal