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What are the most fragrant letters in the alphabet? Ans. -Sweet Peas. Why is Attar of roses never moved without orders? Ans.-Because it is sent (scent) wherever it goes.

Why is a note of hand like a rosebud? Ans. -Because it is matured by falling due, (dew.) What flower would crows mention if they could speak? Ans.-D-n us crows, (damask rose.) If you plant two angry rooks, what will come up? Ans. -Crow cusses, (crocusses.) Why is it dangerous to go in the woods in spring? Ans.-Because the bullrush is out, the cow-slips around, the grasses have blades, the flowers have pistils and the little twigs are shooting.

What flower most resembles a Jersey cow's mouth? Ans. A cowslip, (cows lip.) What comes up like a flower when you plant the setting sun. Ans.-The morning glory.

What did Jack Frost say when he proposed to the rose-bud? Ans.- Wilt thou, and it wilted.

My first is often sought for my second ? Ans.-Marigold. My first is as sharp as needles, my second is as soft as down? Ans.thistle-down. My first is a country in Asia, my second is the name of a prominent New York family. Ans. -China-Aster.

My first is the name of a bird, my second is worn by cavalry men? Ans.-Lark-spur.

My first is sly but cannot wear my second? Ans.-Fox-glove. My first is an implement of war, my second is a place where money is coined? Ans.-Spear-mint.

My first is a facial expression of pleasure my second a woodsman's means of livelihood? Ans. - Smilax.

My first is a white wood my second is the name of a yellowish Rhenish wine? Ans.-Hollyhock.

My first wears my second on his head? Ans. -Coxcomb.