98 FLORAL EMBLEMS. 



the assurance of the reanimation of nature ; 

 and hence it has been made the emblem of 

 consolation. 



" Then, spirit flower, I'll pluck thy bell, 



An offering for my breast ; 

 And when ills come or passions swell, 

 Thy prophet flowers each storm shall quell 

 And give it promised rest/' 



The Romish church dedicated the snow- 

 drop to the Purification of the Virgin Mary. 



CONSOLATION TO THE SICK. 



POPPY . Papaver . 



" And poppies, which bind fast escaping sleep." 



Columella. 



In floral language, the poppy is made the 

 symbol of consolation to the sick, since it pro- 

 cures ease and sleep to the restless invalid. 



" From the Poppy I have ta'en 

 Mortals balm, and mortals bane ! 



