. Floral emblems . W4 ^ m^: fir ^ ^0 Ji ^ .rr^v .1^- -^^•^. FLORAL EMBLEMS. 129 EGOTISM AND SELF-LOVE. Narcissus .— Noi-cissiis. Narcissus oer the fabled fountain hanging still. Thompson. From Ovids beautiful metamorphosis ofthe lovely and coy Narcissus into this flowerhas originated the emblem. Narcissus on the grassy verdure lies :But whilst within the crystal font he triesTo quench his heat, he feels new heats as his own bright image he fell in love with the fantastic shade;And oer the fair resemblance hung unmovd:Nor knew, fond youth ! it was himself he lovd. T
. Floral emblems . W4 ^ m^: fir ^ ^0 Ji ^ .rr^v .1^- -^^•^. FLORAL EMBLEMS. 129 EGOTISM AND SELF-LOVE. Narcissus .— Noi-cissiis. Narcissus oer the fabled fountain hanging still. Thompson. From Ovids beautiful metamorphosis ofthe lovely and coy Narcissus into this flowerhas originated the emblem. Narcissus on the grassy verdure lies :But whilst within the crystal font he triesTo quench his heat, he feels new heats as his own bright image he fell in love with the fantastic shade;And oer the fair resemblance hung unmovd:Nor knew, fond youth ! it was himself he lovd. This flower is dedicated to St. Apollonia. 130 FLORAL EMBLEMS. ELEGANCE. Rose Acacia.—Robinia hispida. Graceful to sight, and elegant hang thepapilionaceous blossoms of this favouriteflowering shrub. Beauties are frequently seen without ele-gance, but elegance is composed of beauties. Graceful ease, and sweetness void of pride^ Might hide her faults, if belles had faults to hide. Pope. FLORAL EMBLEMS. 131 ELEVATION. Silver Fir.—Pinus Picea. Towering
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