FLORAL EMIK.EMS. 



YOUTH. 



Fo X - G L o V E . — Digit a lis . 



Explore the fox-glove's freckled bell." 



Mrs. Charlotte Smith. 



" Et la vermille digitale 



Image des feux du couchant." 



The light down which covers the stalks of 

 this plant, induced the poets to make it the 

 emblem of youth. 



" Youth, ah stay, prolong delight. 

 Close thy pinions stretch'd for flight ; 

 Youth disdaining silver hairs. 

 Autumn's frowns, and winter's cares, 

 Dwell'st thou but in dimple sleek. 

 In vernal smiles, and summer's cheek ? 

 On spring's ambrosial lap thy hands unfold. 

 They blossom fresh with hope, and all thy touch is gold." 



Lovibond. 



