TO REDUCE THE FLESH.
A strong decoction of sassafras, drank frequently, will reduce the flesh as rapidly as any remedy known. A strong infusion is made at the rate of an ounce ofsassafras to a quart of water. Boil it half an hour very slowly, and let it stand till cold, heating again if desired. Keep it from the air.
SMOOTH AND SOFT HANDS.
A few drops of glycerine thoroughly rubbed over the hands, after washing them, will keep them smooth and soft.
TO MAKE TINCTURE OF ROSES.
Take the leaves of the common rose and place, without pressing them, in a glass bottle, then pour some spirits of wine on them, close the bottle and let it stand till required for use. Its perfume is nearly equal to that of ottar of roses.
SOFT CORNS.
A weak solution of carbolic acid will heal soft corns between the toes.
BURNED EYEBROWS.
Five grains sulphate of quinine dissolved in an ounce of alcohol, will, if applied, cause eyebrows to grow when burned off by the fire.
TO RESTORE GRAY HAIR.
A recipe for restoring gray hair to its natural color, said to be very effective when the hair is changing color, is as follows: One pint of water, one ounce tincture of acetate of iron, half an ounce of glycerine, and five grains sulphuret potassium. Mix and let the bottlestand open until the smell of the potassium has disappeared, then add a few drops of ottar of roses. Rub a little into the hair daily, and it will restore its color and benefit the health.
Bathing the head in a strong solution of rock salt, is said to restore gray hair in some cases. Make the solution two heaping tablespoonfuls of salt to a quart of boiling water, and let it stand until cold before using.
A solution made of a tablespoonful of carbonate of ammonia to a quart of water is also recommended, wash the head thoroughly with the solution and brush the hair while wet.
TO TAKE STAINS OUT OF SILKS.
Make a solution of two ounces of essence of lemon, and one ounce oil of turpentine. Rub the silk gently with linen cloth, dipped in the solution.
To remove acid stains from silk, apply spirits of ammonia with a soft rag.
TO TAKE INK-SPOTS FROM LINEN.
Dip the spotted part of the linen in clean, pure melted tallow, before being washed.
TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION BY BRUISING.
Apply to the bruise a cloth wrung out of very hot water, and renew frequently until the pain ceases.
TO CLEAN KID GLOVES.
Make a solution of one quart of distilled benzine with one-fourth of an ounce of carbonate of ammonia, one-fourth of an ounce of fluid chloroform, one-fourth of an ounce of sulphuric ether. Pour a small quantity into a saucer, put on the gloves, and wash, as if washing the hands, changing the solution until the gloves are clean. Rub them clean and as dry as possible with a clean dry cloth, and take them off and hang them where there is a good current of air to dry. This solution is also excellent for cleaning ribbons, silks, etc., and is perfectly harmless to the most delicate tints. Do not get near the fire when using, as the benzine is very inflammable.
Washing the gloves in turpentine, the same as above, is also a good means of cleaning them.
PERSPIRATION.
To remove the unpleasant odor produced by perspiration, put two tablespoonfuls of the compound spirit of ammonia in a basin of water, and use it for bathing. It leaves the skin clear, sweet and fresh as one could wish. It is perfectly harmless, very cheap, and is recommended on the authority of an experienced physician.
TO REMOVE FLESH WORMS.
Flesh worms, or little black specks, which appear on the nose, may be removed by washing in warm water, drying with a towel, and applying a wash of cologneand liquor of potash, made of three ounces of the former to one ounce of the latter.
CHAPPED LIPS.
Oil of roses four ounces, white wax one ounce, spermaceti half an ounce; melt in a glass vessel, stirring with a wooden spoon, and pour into a china or glass cup.
RECIPES FOR THE CARE OF THE TEETH.
A remedy for unsound gums, is a gargle made of one ounce of coarsely powdered Peruvian bark steeped in half a pint of brandy for two weeks. Put a teaspoonful of this into a tablespoonful of water, and gargle the mouth twice a day.
The ashes of stale bread, thoroughly burned, is said to make a good dentifrice.
The teeth should be carefully brushed after every meal, as a means of preserving a sweet breath. In addition, a small piece of licorice may be dissolved in the mouth, which corrects the effects of indigestion. Licorice has no smell, but simply corrects ill-flavored odor.
A good way to clean teeth is to dip the brush in water, rub it over white castile soap, then dip it in prepared chalk, and brush the teeth briskly.
To beautify the teeth, dissolve two ounces of borax in three pints of boiling water, and before it is cold, add one teaspoonful of spirits of camphor; bottle for use. Use a teaspoonful of this with an equal quantity of warm water.
TO MAKE COLD CREAM.
Five ounces oil of sweet almonds, three ounces spermaceti, half an ounce of white wax, and three to five drops ottar of roses. Melt together in a shallow dish over hot water. Strain through a piece of muslin when melted, and as it begins to cool, beat it with a silver spoon until cold and snowy white. For the hair use seven ounces of oil of almonds instead of five.
REMEDY FOR BLACK TEETH.
Take equal parts of cream of tartar and salt, pulverize it and mix it well. Wash the teeth in the morning and rub them well with the powder.
TO CLEANSE THE TEETH AND GUMS.
Take an ounce of myrrh in fine powder, two tablespoonfuls of honey, and a little green sage in very fine powder; mix them well together, and wet the teeth and gums with a little, twice a day.
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HEREis a great variety of games, sports and amusements for both out-door and in-door entertainment, in which both sexes mingle for pleasure, and brief mention is here made of some of these.
ARCHERY.
The interest that has been recently awakened in this country in archery, is worthy of mention. As a graceful, healthful and innocent sport, it has no equal among any of the games that have been introduced, where both sexes participate. Our young and middle aged ladies too often neglect out-door physical exertion, which is essential to acquiring strength of limbs and muscle, and a gracefulness of carriage which is dependent thereon. It is a mistaken idea that with youth all indulgence in physical recreation should cease. On the contrary, such exercises as are most conduciveto health, and are attended with pleasure, might with propriety be kept up by young women as well as by young men, as a means of retaining strength and elasticity of the muscles; and, instead of weak, trembling frames and broken down constitutions, in the prime of life, a bright, vigorous old age would be the reward. The pursuit of archery is recommended to both young and old, male and female, as having advantages far superior to any of the out-door games and exercises, as a graceful and invigorating pastime, developing in ladies a strong constitution, perfection of sight at long range, and above all, imparting to the figure a graceful appearance and perfect action of the limbs and chest. Let the women of this country devote some of their spare hours to this pleasant, health-giving sport, and their reward will be bright, ruddy faces, elasticity of movement, and strong and vigorous constitutions.
IMPLEMENTS FOR ARCHERY.
For the purposes of archery, the implements required are the bow, arrows, targets, a quiver pouch and belt, an arm-guard or brace, a shooting glove or finger tip, and a scoring card.
The bow is from five to six feet long, made of lancewood or locust. Spanish yew is considered the choicest, next comes the Italian, then the English yew; lancewood and lancewood backed with hickory are used more than any other. In choosing a bow, get the best you can afford, it will prove the cheapest in the end. Men should use bows six feet long, pulling from forty tosixty pounds, and ladies bows of five feet or five feet six inches in length, and pulling from twenty-five to forty pounds. The arrows are generally of uniform thickness throughout, and are made of pine; the finest grades being made of white deal, with sharp points of iron or brass. They are from 25 to 30 inches in length. The quiver belt is worn round the waist, and contains the arrows which are being used. The arm is protected from the blow of the string by the "arm-guard," a broad guard of strong leather buckled on the left wrist by two straps. A shooting-glove is worn on the right hand to protect the fingers from soreness in drawing the string of the bow.
The target consists of a circular, thick mat of straw, from two to four feet in diameter, covered with canvas, painted in a series of circles. The inner circle is a gold color, then comes red, white, black, and the outer circle white. The score for a gold hit is nine; the red 7, the inner white 5; the black 3, and the outer white 1.
The use of the bow and arrows, the proper manner of holding them, and directions for shooting are to be found in pamphlets of instruction, which often accompany the implements.
ARCHERY CLUBS AND PRACTICE.
In many cities and villages throughout the country, clubs have been formed, and regular days for practice and prize shooting are appointed. Each member of the the club is expected to furnish his or her own implements, and to attend all the practice meetings and prize shootings. The clubs are about equally divided as to ladies and gentlemen, as both sexes participate equally in the sport. The officers are such as are usually chosen in all organizations, with the addition of a Lady Paramount, a scorer, and a Field Marshal. The lady paramount is the highest office of honor in the club. She is expected to act as an umpire or judge in all matters of dispute that may come up in the club, and her decisions must be regarded as final. She is also expected to do all in her power to further the interests of the organization. A field marshal has been appointed by some clubs, and his duties are to place the targets, measure the shooting distances, and have general supervision of the field on practice days. The scorer keeps a score of each individual member of the club.
In meeting for practice, it is customary to have one target for every six, eight or ten persons, the latter number being sufficient for any one target. The targets are placed at any distance required, from thirty to one hundred yards; ladies being allowed an advantage of about one-fourth the distance in shooting. To beginners, a distance of from twenty-five to forty yards for gentlemen, and twenty to thirty for ladies, is sufficient, and this distance may be increased as practice is acquired. An equal number of ladies and gentlemen usually occupy one target, and each shoots a certain number of arrows as agreed upon, usually from three to six, a score being kept as the target is hit. After each person has shot the allotted number of arrows, it is regarded as an "end," and a certain number of ends, as agreed upon, constitute a "round." For prize shooting, the National Archery Association has established three rounds, known as the "York Round," the "American Round," and the "Columbia Round" (for ladies). The "York Round" consists of 72 arrows at 100 yards, 48 at 80 yards, and 24 at 60 yards. The "American Round" consists of 30 arrows, each at 60, 50 and 40 yards respectively, and the "Columbia Round" (for ladies), 24 arrows, each at 50, 40 and 30 yards respectively. A captain is appointed for each target, who designates a target scorer, and the gentleman who makes the largest score, is appointed captain of the target at the succeeding meeting. The target scorer, at the close of the round, hands the score to the official scorer, who announces the result at the next meeting of the club. Some clubs have adopted the plan of having every alternate meeting for prize shooting, awarding some small token to the lady and gentleman who makes the highest scores.
Ladies' costume for archery may be more brilliant than for an ordinary walking dress, and are usually trimmed with green and gold color, and in many cases a green jacket is worn. The costumes are short enough for convenience in movement, and made so as to give free and easy movement of the arms.
LAWN-TENNIS.
Amongst all games, none, perhaps can so justly lay claim to the honor of antiquity as tennis. The ancientGreeks played it, the Romans knew it aspila, and ever since those days, with little intermission, the game has been played in many European countries. After a long season of rest, the game has now re-appeared in all the freshness of renewed youth. There are many points to be said to commend tennis. Both ladies and gentlemen can join in the game, and often the palm will be borne off by the "weaker, yet fairer" sex. The exercise required to enjoy the game is not in any way of an exhausting character, and affords ladies a training in graceful and charming movements. Lawn-tennis may be played either in summer or winter, and in cold weather, if the ground be dry, is a very agreeable out-door recreation. At a croquet or garden party it is certainly a desideratum.
The requisites for playing lawn-tennis, are a lawn or level surface about 45 by 100 feet, as the "court" upon which the playing is done is 27 by 78 feet. A net four or five feet in height and 27 feet long, divides the court. A ball made of india rubber and covered with cloth, and a "racket" for each player are the implements needed for playing. The racket is used for handling the ball, and is about two feet in length, with net work at the outer end, by means of which the ball is tossed from one place to another. Rules for playing the game are obtained with the implements needed, which can be procured from dealers in such lines of goods.
CROQUET.
The game of croquet is played by opposite parties, of one or more on a side, each player being provided with a mallet and her own ball which are distinguished by their color.
The players in their turn place their ball a mallet's length from the starting stake, and strike it with the mallet, the object being to pass it through the first one or two hoops. The turning or upper stake must be struck with the ball before the player can pass her ball through the returning hoops, and on returning to the starting point the ball must hit the starting stake before the player is the winner. The one who passes through all the hoops and gets her ball to the starting stake first is the winner. We do not give the rules of the game as each croquet set is accompanied by a complete set of rules.
Where four are playing, two of whom are gentlemen, one lady and gentleman usually play as partners. As it is the height of ill-manners to display any rudeness, no lady or gentleman will be so far forgetful as to become angry should the opposing parties be found "cheating."
Invitations to a croquet party may be of the same form as invitations to any other party.
BOATING.
Where there is a sufficiently large body or stream of water to admit of it, boating is a very enjoyable recreation, which may be pursued by both ladies and gentlemen. There is much danger in sailing, and the proper management of a sail-boat requires considerable tact and experience. Rowing is safer, but caution should be observed in not over-loading the boat. A gentleman should not invite ladies to ride on the water unless he is thoroughly capable of managing the boat. Rowing is a healthful and delightful recreation, and many ladies become expert and skillful at it. Every gentleman should have some knowledge of rowing, as it is easily acquired. If a gentleman who is inexperienced in rowing, goes out with other gentlemen in a boat, he should refrain from any attempt to row, as he will only display his awkwardness, and render the ride uncomfortable to his companions.
In rowing with a friend, it is polite to offer him the "stroke" oar, which is the post of honor.
When two gentlemen take a party of ladies out for a row, one stands in the boat to steady it and offer assistance to the ladies in getting seated, and the other aids from the wharf.
A lady's dress for rowing should be one which will give perfect freedom to her arm; a short skirt, stout boots, and hat with sufficient brim to protect her face from the sun.
PICNICS.
While ladies and gentlemen never forget their good manners, and are always polite and courteous, yet at picnics they are privileged to relax many of the forms and ceremonies required by strict etiquette. Here menand women mingle for a day of pleasure in the woods or fields, or on the water, and it is the part of all who attend to do what they can for their own and their neighbor's enjoyment. Hence, formal introductions and other ceremonies need not stand in the way of enjoyment either by ladies or gentlemen, and at the same time no act of rudeness should occur to mar the pleasure of the occasion. It is the duty of gentlemen to do all they can to make the occasion enjoyable and even mirthful. They should also look to providing the means of conveyance to and from the spot selected for the festivities, make such arrangements as are necessary in the way of providing music, games, boats, and whatever else is needed to enhance the pleasure of the day. The ladies provide the luncheon or dinner, which is spread upon the grass or eaten out of their baskets, and at which the restraints of the table are withdrawn. At picnics, gentlemen become the servants as well as the escorts and guides of the ladies, and perform such services for ladies in the way of procuring flowers, carrying baskets, climbing trees, baiting their fish-hooks, and many other things as are requested of them.
PRIVATE THEATRICALS.
Private theatricals may be made very pleasing and instructive entertainments for fall or winter evenings, among either young or married people. They include charades, proverbs, tableaux, dramatic readings, and the presentation of a short dramatical piece, and maysuccessfully be given in the parlor or drawing room. The hostess seeks the aid of friends in the preparation of her arrangements, and if a drama has been determined upon, she assigns the various parts to each. Her friends should aid her in her efforts by giving her all the assistance they can, and by willingly and good-naturedly complying with any request she may make, accepting the parts allotted to them, even if they are obscure or distasteful. They should endeavor to perform their part in any dramatical piece, tableau or charade as well as possible, and the success they achieve will determine how conspicuous a part they may be called upon to perform at a subsequent time. The hostess should consult each performer before alloting a part, and endeavor to suit each one. The host or hostess should not have any conspicuous part assigned them, unless it is urged by all the other performers. Those who are to participate, should not only learn their parts, but endeavor to imbue themselves with the spirit of the character they personate, so as to afford pleasure to all who are invited to witness its performance. When persons have consented to participate in any such entertainment, only sickness or some very grave cause should prevent them from undertaking their part. Supper or refreshments usually follow private theatricals, of which both the performers and invited guests are invited to partake, and the remainder of the evening is spent in social intercourse.
ETIQUETTE OF CARD PLAYING.
Never urge any one who seems to be unwilling to play a game of cards. They may have conscientious scruples in the matter, which must be respected.
If you have no scruples of conscience, it is not courteous to refuse, when a game cannot be made up without you.
You may refuse to play if you do not understand the game thoroughly. If, however, you are urged to try, and your partner and opponents offer to instruct you, you may accede to their requests, for in so doing, you will acquire a better knowledge of the game.
Married and elderly people take precedence over young and unmarried people, in a game of cards.
It is the privilege of the host and hostess to suggest cards as a means of amusement for the guests. The latter should never call for them.
"Whist" is a game of cards so-called, because it requires silence and close attention. Therefore in playing this game, you must give your whole attention to the cards, and secure at least comparative silence. Do not suggest or keep up any conversation during a game, which will distract your own mind or the mind of others from the game.
Never hurry any one who is playing. In endeavoring to play their best, they should take their own time, without interruption.
Betting at cards is vulgar, partakes of the nature of gambling, and should at all times be avoided.
Never finger the cards while they are being dealt, nor take up any of them until all are dealt out, when you may take your own cards and proceed to play.
In large assemblies it is best to furnish the cards and tables, and allow guests to play or not, at their option, the host and hostess giving their assistance in seeking for people disposed to play, and in making up a game. In giving card parties, new cards should be provided on every occasion.
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OWbeautiful and yet how cheap are flowers! Not exotics, but what are called common flowers. A rose, for instance, is among the most beautiful of the smiles of nature. The "laughing flowers," exclaims the poet. But there is more than gayety in blooming flowers, though it takes a wise man to see the beauty, the love, and the adaptation of which they are full.
What should we think of one who hadinventedflowers, supposing that, before him, flowers were unknown? Would he not be regarded as the opener-up of a paradise of new delight? Should we not hail the inventor as a genius, as a god? And yet these lovely offsprings of the earth have been speaking to man from the first dawn of his existence until now, telling him of the goodness and wisdom of the Creative Power, which bid the earth bring forth, not only that which was useful as food, but also flowers, the bright consummate flowers to clothe it in beauty and joy!
FLOWERS.
FLOWERS."The meanest flower that blows, can giveThoughts that do often lie too deep for tears."
Bring one of the commonest field-flowers into a room, place it on a table, or chimney-piece, and you seem to have brought a ray of sunshine into the place. There is a cheerfulness about flowers. What a delight are they to the drooping invalid! They are a sweet enjoyment, coming as messengers from the country, and seeming to say, "Come and see the place where we grow, and let your heart be glad in our presence."
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 vitæ—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 Flower—Distinction.Carnation, Yellow—Disdain.Catchfly (Silene), Red—Youthful love.Catchfly, White—I fall a victim.Cedar—I live for thee.Cedar of Lebanon—Incorruptible.Celandine—Future joy.Cherry Tree—Good education.Chickweed—I cling to thee.Chickory—Frugality.China Aster—I will think of thee.China, Pink—Aversion.Chrysanthemum, Rose—In love.Chrysanthemum, White—Truth.Chrysanthemum, Yellow—Slighted love.Cinquefoil—Beloved child.Clematis—Artifice.Clover, Red—Industry.Cobœa—Gossip.Coxcomb—Foppery.Colchium—My best days fled.Coltsfoot—Justice shall be done you.Columbine—Folly.Columbine, Purple—Resolved to win.Columbine, Red—Anxious.Convolvulus Major—Dead hope.Convolvulus Minor—Uncertainty.Corchorus—Impatience of happiness.Coreopsis—Love at first sight.Coriander—Hidden merit.Corn—Riches.Cornelian Cherry Tree—Durability.Coronilla—Success to you.Cowslip—Pensiveness.Cowslip, American—My divinity.Crocus—Cheerfulness.Crown Imperial—Majesty.Currants—You please me.Cypress—Mourning.Cypress and Marigold—Despair.Daffodil—Chivalry.Dahlia—Forever thine.Daisy, Garden—I share your feelings.Daisy, Michaelmas—Farewell.Daisy, Red—Beauty unknown to possessor.Daisy, White—Innocence.Daisy, Wild—I will think of it.Dandelion—Coquetry.Daphne Mezereon—I desire to please.Daphne Odora—I would not have you otherwise.Deadleaves—Sadness.Diosma—Usefulness.Dittany—Birth.Dock—Patience.Dodder—Meanness.Dogwood Flowering (Cornus)—Am I indifferent to you?Ebony—Hypocrisy.Eglantine—I wound to heal.Elder—Compassion.Elm—Dignity.Endine—Frugality.Epigæa, Repens (Mayflower)—Budding beauty.Eupatorium—Delay.Evening Primrose—Inconstancy.Evergreen—Poverty.Everlasting (Graphalium)—Never ceasing memory.Filbert—Reconciliation.Fir Tree—Elevation.Flax—I feel your kindness.Flora's Bell—Without pretension.Flowering Reed—Confide in heaven.Forget-me-not—True love.Foxglove—Insincerity.Fraxinella—Fire.Fritilaria (Guinea-hen Flower)—Persecution.Furze—Anger.Fuchsia—The ambition of my love thus plagues itself.Fuchsia, Scarlet—Taste.Gardenia—Transport; Ecstasy.Gentian, Fringed—Intrinsic worth.Geranium, Apple—Present preference.Geranium, Ivy—Your hand for next dance.Geranium, Nutmeg—I expect a meeting.Geranium, Oak—Lady, deign to smile.Geranium, Rose—Preference.Geranium, Silver-leaf—Recall.Gillyflower—Lasting beauty.Gladiolus—Ready armed.Golden Rod—Encouragement.Gooseberry—Anticipation.Goosefoot—Goodness.Gorse—Endearing affection.Grape—Charity.Grass—Utility.Guelder Rose (Snowball)—Winter.Harebell—Grief.Hawthorn—Hope.Heart's Ease—Think of me.Heart's Ease, Purple—You occupy my thoughts.Hazel—Reconciliation.Heath—Solitude.Helenium—Tears.Heliotrope, Peruvian—I love; devotion.Hellebore—Scandal.Henbane—Blemish.Hepatica—Confidence.Hibiscus—Delicate Beauty.Holly—Foresight.Hollyhock—Fruitfulness.Hollyhock, White—Female ambition.Honesty (Lunaria)—Sincerity.Honeysuckle—The bond of love.Honeysuckle, Coral—The color of my fate.Honeysuckle, Monthly—I will not answer hastily.Hop—Injustice.Hornbeam—Ornament.Horse-Chestnut—Luxury.House-Leek—Domestic Economy.Houstonia—Content.Hoya (Wax Plant)—Sculpture.Hyacinth—Jealousy.Hyacinth, Blue—Constancy.Hyacinth, Purple—Sorrow.Hydrangea—Heartlessness.Ice Plant—Your looks freeze me.Indian Cress—Resignation.Ipomaca—I attach myself to you.Iris—Message.Iris, German—Flame.Ivy—Friendship; matrimony.Jessamine, Cape—Transient joy.Jessamine, White—Amiability.Jessamine, Yellow—Grace; elegance.Jonquil—Return my affection.Judas-Tree—Betrayed.Juniper—Perfect Loveliness.Kalmia (Mountain Laurel)—Treachery.Kennedia—Intellectual beauty.Laburnum—Pensive Beauty.Lady's Slipper—Capricious beauty.Lagerstroema (Cape Myrtle)—Eloquence.Lantana—Rigor.Larch—Boldness.Larkspur—Fickleness.Laurel—Glory.Laurestinus—I die if neglected.Lavender—Distrust.Lemon Blossom—Discretion.Lettuce—Cold-hearted.Lilac—First emotion of love.Lilac, White—Youth.Lily—Purity; modesty.Lily of the Valley—Return of happiness.Lily, Day—Coquetry.Lily, Water—Eloquence.Lily, Yellow—Falsehood.Linden Tree—Conjugal love.Live Oak—Liberty.Liverwort—Confidence.Locust—Affection beyond the grave.London Pride—Frivolity.Lotus—Forgetful of the past.Love in a Mist—You puzzle me.Love Lies Bleeding—Hopeless, not heartless.Lucerne—Life.Lungwort (Pulmonaria)—Thou art my life.Lupine—Imagination.Lychnis—Religious Enthusiasm.Lythrum—Pretension.Madder—Calumny.Maiden's Hair—Discretion.Magnolia, Chinese—Love of Nature.Magnolia, Grandiflora—Peerless and Proud.Magnolia, Swamp—Perseverance.Mallow—Sweetness.Mandrake—Horror.Maple—Reserve.Marigold—Cruelty.Marigold, African—Vulgar-minded.Marigold, French—Jealousy.Marjoram—Blushes.Marshmallow—Beneficence.Marvel of Peru (Four o'clock)—Timidity.Meadow Saffron—My best days gone.Meadow Sweet—Usefulness.Mignonette—Your qualities surpass your charms.Mimosa—Sensitiveness.Mint—Virtue.Mistletoe—I surmount all difficulties.Mock Orange (Syringia)—Counterfeit.Monkshood—A deadly foe is near.Moonwort—Forgetfulness.Morning Glory—Coquetry.Moss—Maternal love.Motherwort—Secret Love.Mourning Bride (Scabious)—Unfortunate attachment.Mouse-ear Chickweed—Simplicity.Mulberry, Black—I will not survive you.Mulberry, White—Wisdom.Mullein—Good nature.Mushroom—Suspicion.Mush Plant—Weakness.Mustard Seed—Indifference.Myosotis—Forget me not.Myrtle—Love.Narcissus—Egotism.Nasturtium—Patriotism.Nettle—Cruelty; Slander.Night Blooming Cereus—Transient beauty.Nightshade—Bitter truth.Oak—Hospitality.Oats—Music.Oleander—Beware.Orange—Generosity.Orange Flower—Chastity.Orchis—Beauty.Osier—Frankness.Osmunda—Dreams.Pansy—Think of me.Parsley—Entertainment.Pasque Flower—Unpretentious.Passion Flower—Religious Fervor.Pea—Appointed meeting.Pea, Everlasting—Wilt go with me?Pea, Sweet—Departure.Peach Blossom—My heart is thine.Pear Tree—Affection.Peony—Anger.Pennyroyal—Flee away.Periwinkle—Sweet memories.Persimmon—Bury me amid nature's beauties.Petunica—Am not proud.Pheasant's Eye—Sorrowful memories.Phlox—Our souls united.Pimpernel—Change.Pine—Time.Pine Apple—You are perfect.Pine, Spruce—Farewell.Pink—Pure affection.Pink, Clove—Dignity.Pink, Double-red—Pure, ardent love.Pink, Indian—Aversion.Pink, Mountain—You are aspiring.Pink, Variegated—Refusal.Pink, White—You are fair.Pink, Yellow—Disdain.Plane Tree—Genius.Pleurisy Root (Asclopias)—Heartache cure.Plum Tree—Keep promise.Plum Tree, Wild—Independence.Polyanthus—Confidence.Poplar, Black—Courage.Poplar, White—Time.Poppy—Consolation.Poppy, White—Sleep of the heart.Pomegranate—Foolishness.Pomegranate Flower—Elegance.Potato—Beneficence.Pride of China (Melia)—Dissension.Primrose—Early youth.Primrose, Evening—Inconstancy.Privet—Mildness.Pumpkin—Coarseness.Quince—Temptation.Ragged-robin (Lychnis)—Wit.Ranunculus—Radiant with charms.Reeds—Music.Rhododendron—Agitation.Rose—Beauty.Rose, Austrian—Thou art all that is lovely.Rose, Bridal—Happy love.Rose, Burgundy—Unconscious beauty.Rose, Cabbage—Love's Ambassador.Rose, Campion—Only deserve my love.Rose, Carolina—Love is dangerous.Rose, China—Grace.Rose, Daily—That smile I would aspire to.Rose, Damask—Freshness.Rose, Dog—Pleasure and pain.Rose, Hundred Leaf—Pride.Rose, Inermis—Ingratitude.Rose, Maiden's Blush—If you do love me you will find me out.Rose, Moss—Superior merit.Rosebud, Moss—Confessed love.Rose, Multiflora—Grace.Rose, Musk-cluster—Charming.Rose, Sweetbriar—Sympathy.Rose, Tea—Always lovely.Rose, Unique—Call me not beautiful.Rose, White—I am worthy of you.Rose, White (withered)—Transient impression.Rose, Wild—Simplicity.Rose, Yellow—Decrease of love.Rose, York and Lancaster—War.Roses, Garland of—Reward of Virtue.Rosebud—Young girl.Rosebud, White—The heart that knows not love.Rosemary—Your presence revives me.Rue—Disdain.Rush—Docility.Saffron—Excess is dangerous.Sage—Esteem.Sardonia—Irony.Satin-flower (Lunaria)—Sincerity.Scabious, Mourning Bride—Widowhood.Sensitive Plant—Timidity.Service Tree—Prudence.Snapdragon—Presumption.Snowball—Thoughts of heaven.Snowdrop—Consolation.Sorrel—Wit ill-timed.Southernwood—Jesting.Spearmint—Warm feelings.Speedwell, Veronica—Female fidelity.Spindle-tree—Your image is engraven on my heart.Star of Bethlehem—Reconciliation.Starwort, American—Welcome to a stranger.St. John's Wort (Hypericum)—Superstition.Stock, Ten-week—Promptitude.Stramonium, Common—Disguise.Strawberry—Perfect excellence.Strawberry Tree (Arbutus)—Esteemed love.Sumac—Splendor.Sunflower, Dwarf—Your devout admirer.Sunflower, Fall—Pride.Sweet Sultan—Felicity.Sweet William—Artifice.Sycamore—Curiosity.Syringia—Memory.Tansy—I declare against you.Teasel—Misanthropy.Thistle—Austerity.Thorn Apple—Deceitful charms.Thorn, Black—Difficulty.Thorns—Severity.Thrift—Sympathy.Throatwood (Pulmonaria)—Neglected beauty.Thyme—Activity.Tiger Flower—May pride befriend thee.Touch me not, Balsam—Impatience.Truffle—Surprise.Trumpet Flower—Separation.Tuberose—Dangerous pleasures.Tulip—Declaration of love.Tulip Tree—Rural happiness.Tulip, Variegated—Beautiful eyes.Tulip, Yellow—Hopeless love.Turnip—Charity.Valerian—Accommodating disposition.Venus's Flytrap—Caught at last.Venus's Looking-glass—Flattery.Verbena—Sensibility.Vine—Intoxicating.Violet, Blue—Love.Violet, White—Modesty.Violet, Yellow—Modest worth.Virgin's Bower—Filial love.Wall Flower—Fidelity.Walnut—Stratagem.Weeping Willow—Forsaken.Wheat—Prosperity.Woodbine—Fraternal love.Wood Sorrel—Joy.Wormwood—Absence.Yarrow—Cure for heartache.Yew—Sorrow.Zennæ—Absent friends.
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OMEof the precious stones and gems have been given a distinct significance by imparting a special meaning or name to them. The ancients besides considered certain months sacred to the different stones, and some people have considered this in making birthday or wedding presents. Below will be found the stones regarded as sacred to the various months, with the meaning given to each.
January—Garnet—Constancy and Fidelity.February—Amethyst—Sincerity.March—Bloodstone—Courage.April—Sapphire—Repentance.May—Emerald—Success in love.June—Agate—Health and long life.July—Ruby—Forgetfulness of, and exemption from vexations caused by friendship and love.August—Sardonyx—Conjugal Fidelity.September—Chrysolite—Freedom from evil passions and sadness of mind.October—Opal—Hope and Faith.November—Topaz—Fidelity and Friendship.December—Turquoise—Prosperity.
Of the precious stones not included in the above list, the language is given below:
Diamond—Innocence.Pearl—Purity.Cornelian—Contented mind.Moonstone—Protects from danger.Heliotrope—Causing the owner to walk invisible.
Transcriber's Notes:Punctuation normalized except where hyphenation could not be determined.Page 10, "LTETER" changed to "LETTER".Page 38, "circumstrances" changed to "circumstances". (but circumstances may)Page 52, "M." changed to "P.M." (12 P.M.)Page 88, "abominally" changed to "abominably". (abominably stupid)Page 132, "alloted" changed to "allotted". (conventional time allotted)Page 142, "remaned" changed to "remained". (obliged to remain)Page 167, "defferential" changed to "deferential". (show a deferential)Page 251, "acquantance" changed to "acquaintance". (upon an acquaintance)Page 261, "trivialties" changed to "trivialities". (trivialities than the family)Page 267, "wish" changed to "wishes". (wishes, but should)Page 286, "anniversay" changed to "anniversary". (The first anniversary)Page 287, "anniversay" chanted to "anniversary". (the fifth anniversary)Page 293, "somtimes" changed to "sometimes". (two, and sometimes)Page 315, "charater" changed to "character". (man's real character)Page 325, "comonly" changed to "commonly". (dress is what is commonly)Page 335, "boquet" changed to "bouquet". (wreath and bouquet.)Page 368, "paring" changed to "paring". (paring the toe-nails)Page 374, "halt" changed to "half". (half an ounce)Page 376, "ounce" changed to "ounces". (mix two ounces)Page 379, "on" changed to "an". (moss one-fourth of an ounce)Page 412, "alloted" changed to "allotted". (the allotted number)Page 413, "Frugalit ." changed to "Frugality." (Chickory—Frugality.)Page 417, "Valey" changed to "Valley". (Lily of the Valley)
Punctuation normalized except where hyphenation could not be determined.
Page 10, "LTETER" changed to "LETTER".
Page 38, "circumstrances" changed to "circumstances". (but circumstances may)
Page 52, "M." changed to "P.M." (12 P.M.)
Page 88, "abominally" changed to "abominably". (abominably stupid)
Page 132, "alloted" changed to "allotted". (conventional time allotted)
Page 142, "remaned" changed to "remained". (obliged to remain)
Page 167, "defferential" changed to "deferential". (show a deferential)
Page 251, "acquantance" changed to "acquaintance". (upon an acquaintance)
Page 261, "trivialties" changed to "trivialities". (trivialities than the family)
Page 267, "wish" changed to "wishes". (wishes, but should)
Page 286, "anniversay" changed to "anniversary". (The first anniversary)
Page 287, "anniversay" chanted to "anniversary". (the fifth anniversary)
Page 293, "somtimes" changed to "sometimes". (two, and sometimes)
Page 315, "charater" changed to "character". (man's real character)
Page 325, "comonly" changed to "commonly". (dress is what is commonly)
Page 335, "boquet" changed to "bouquet". (wreath and bouquet.)
Page 368, "paring" changed to "paring". (paring the toe-nails)
Page 374, "halt" changed to "half". (half an ounce)
Page 376, "ounce" changed to "ounces". (mix two ounces)
Page 379, "on" changed to "an". (moss one-fourth of an ounce)
Page 412, "alloted" changed to "allotted". (the allotted number)
Page 413, "Frugalit ." changed to "Frugality." (Chickory—Frugality.)
Page 417, "Valey" changed to "Valley". (Lily of the Valley)