. Flowers and heraldry; or, Floral emblems and heraldic figures, combined to express pure sentiments, kind feelings, and excellent principles .. . we are already equally wisewith every man with whom we holdconverse. The violet is not often found where theheath flourishes in its native beauty, butit is met with in places as retired, andtherefore the ling very appropriately re-presents that retirement in which the violetdelights. And who does not delight inthe solitude of oar heaths ? Who doesnot admire the beautiful bells and cups ofthe heath, as varied in colour as in form?We know of nothing m
. Flowers and heraldry; or, Floral emblems and heraldic figures, combined to express pure sentiments, kind feelings, and excellent principles .. . we are already equally wisewith every man with whom we holdconverse. The violet is not often found where theheath flourishes in its native beauty, butit is met with in places as retired, andtherefore the ling very appropriately re-presents that retirement in which the violetdelights. And who does not delight inthe solitude of oar heaths ? Who doesnot admire the beautiful bells and cups ofthe heath, as varied in colour as in form?We know of nothing more striking than awide extent of country clad with such asplendid carpet, woven by Nature, andformed of parts so minute and so perfect,and so varied in hues. We admire thesesmall flowers more than many of the largerheaths which adorn and beautify our con-servatories and gardens, just as we preferthe modest maiden to the disdainful andhaughty belle, who regards herself as PER PALE. 201 superior to all around What a lesson tosuch does this floral shield convey, with itsmotto, Modestia solitudinem amat—Modesty-loves retirement. Plate, 7J^ BEND. Per Bend wavy, azure and gules,A white water Lily displaysIts fair pretty form, as it laysOn the rippling waves of a lake ;Emblem meet of a power that rules,Eor good or for ill, oer mens minds,—Dissevers or still closer binds,—Dread discord or union doth make.—Tis that Eloquence with which mans endowed« To promote the good of his race. But yet, by misuse, hes ofttimes allowedThe great gift divine to disgrace. Anox. Eoll of Ae>I3. What is more beautiful in the warmmonths of June and July than the pure whitewater-lily floating on the surface of a placidlake ? It has been made the emblem ofeloquence, because the Egyptians dedicatedthe lotus to the sun, which is said to bethe god of eloquence. We think it mayrepresent eloquence for a better reason thanthat. If we gather the flower, taking carealso to get the stem and flow
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