318 ' FLORAL EMBLEMS. 



on the hot tiles of cottage roofs. In such 

 situations it generally bespeaks the residence 

 of some good old dame, well skilled in simples. 



" Of simples in these groves that grow, 

 We'll learn the perfect skill ; 

 The nature of each herb to know. 

 Which cures, and which can kill." 



Drayton's Cynth. 



VOLUPTUOUS LOVE. 



Moss Rose. 



" The rose that hails the morning, 

 Array 'd in all its sweets, 

 Its mossy couch adorning, 

 The sun, enamour'd, meets." 



This rose, on which Flora has bestowed so 

 many of her choicest gifts, has been selected 

 to represent voluptuous love in floral language. 



'* * Then,' said the rose, with deepened glow, 

 ' On me another grace bestow. ' 



