IRIS. — DANDELION. 175 



THE IRIS. 



This flower, which the poets have chosen as the em- 

 blem of the messenger of the gods, takes its name from 

 the celestial bow, on account of its various colours. 



The various iris, Juno sends with haste. 



L'iRis que flore a prise aux cieux. 



Nor iris, with her glorious rainbow clothed 

 So fulgent, as the cheerful gardens shine 

 With their bright offspring. 



THE DANDELION 



The medicinal properties of this plant have caused it 

 to be familiarly known by a name that has brought it 

 into contempt, and on which account it is presumed the 

 emblem originated. It is the emblem of an Oracle. 



Dandelion this, 



A college youth, that flashes for a day 

 All gold ; anon he dofl!s his gaudy suit, 

 Touch'd by the magic hand of some grave bishop, 



