D. Diamant.

E. Emeraude.

F. (Pas de pierre connue.)

G. Grenat.

H. Hiacinthe.

I. Iris.

J. Jasper.

K. (Pas de pierre connue.)

L. Lapis lazuli.

M. Malachite.

N. Natralithe.

O. Onix. Opale.

P. Perle. Peridot. Purpurine.

Q. (Pas de pierre connue.)

R. Rubis, Rose diamant.

S. Saphir. Sardoine.

T. Turquoise. Topaze.

U. Urane.

V. Vermeille (espèce de grenat jaune).

X. Xépherine.

Y. Z. (Pas de nous connus.)

Kobell says, "In name-rings, in which a name is indicated by the initial letter of different gems, the emerald is mostly used under its English and French name (Emeraude) to stand for e, which would otherwise not be represented. (The German name is Smaragd.) While on this point, it may be mentioned that a difficulty occurs with u, but recent times have furnished a name which may assist, namely, a green garnet, containing chrome, from Siberia, which has been baptized after the Russian Minister Uwarrow, and called Uwarrovite."

CHAPER XXXIII.

FLOWERS AND THEIR SENTIMENTS.

WE

E love the flowers. Not only do they please the eye and gratify the sense, but to one of a reflective turn of mind, they are the dispensers of instruction. Flowers add a charm to domestic life, which nothing else can impart. What high encomiums have been lavishingly bestowed upon "vine clad cottages!" and how often in our readings do we find notice taken of some beautiful geranium that sheds its sweet fragrance around. Of the ivy, extending its arms of friendship around the room, lending its presence to cheer the despondent, and offer protection to the decorations that support it on its mission.

Flowers are the smiles of nature, and earth would seem a desert without them. How profuse is nature in the bestowment of her smiles! They are seen on every hillside and in every valley; they cheer the traveler on the public way, and the hermit in his seclusion. Wherever the light of day reaches, you will find them, and none so poor they cannot possess them. They grew first in Paradise, and bring to our

view more vividly than anything else the beauties of Eden.

It is no new thing to attach sentiments to flowers. In Eastern lands flowers have a language which all understand. It is that "still small voice" which is powerful on account of its silence. "It is one of the chief amusements of the Greek girls to drop these. symbols of their esteem or scorn upon the various passengers who pass their latticed windows."

These customs have not been confined to the eastern countries alone, but have been taken up and to a large extent are recognized everywhere; and at the present time great care is taken in the cultivation of tho flowers that express by their sentiments the subjects that are considered first among the young.

Am I perfectly indifferent to you? Dogwood blossom.