FLORAL EMBLEMS. 185 



INDUSTRY. 



BEE ORCHIS. Ophrys apifera. 



" Perhaps, his fragrant load may bind 



His limbs ; we '11 set the captive free ; 

 I sought the living bee to find, 

 And found the picture of a bee." 



Langhorne. 



This singular flower is made the emblem of 

 industry, from its resemblance to the insect 

 that has ever been held the symbol of this 

 virtuous habit. 



" So works the honey bees, 

 Creatures, that by a ruling nature taught 

 The art of order to a peopled kingdom." 



Shakspeare. 



