266 FLORAL EMBLEMS. 



RESERVE 



Maple. — Acer. 



** On sods of turf he sat, the soldiers round ; 

 A maple throne, rais'd higher from the ground, 

 Receiv'd the Trojan chief." 



Mnis, 



" The maple seldom inward sound" is made 

 symbolical of reserve. 



" To all obhging, yet reserv'd to all. 

 None could himself the favour'd lover call." 



Walsh. 



