--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.
Zennae--Absent friends.

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CHAPTER XXXVI.

Precious Stones.

Some of 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--Fideli