THERE certainly never was a time when the love and study of flowers was more general than at present. Not only is the number of botanists annually increasing, but flower-shows and horticultural societies are frequently inviting public attention to the beautiful ornaments of the garden or conservatory. Many who will not study plants scientifically, or who care little to rear them, are disposed to listen to any general information to be obtained respecting them. To those who value the study of nature, it is matter of congratulation that wild-flowers are now regarded with so much interest, that they who wander abroad in the meadows wish to know their names and properties, and to learn the