204 FLORAL EMBLEMS. 



LUSTRE. 



ACONITE-LEAVED CROWFOOT, OR FAIR MAIDS OF 

 FRANCE . Ranunculus A conitifolius. 



This pretty alpine plant, whose white petals 

 shine so agreeably in the parterre, is made the 

 symbol of lustre. 



" To the soul time doth perfection give, 

 And adds fresh lustre to her beauty still." 



Davies. 



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But not so to the person, 



" Pass but some fleeting years, and these poor eyes, 

 Where now without a boast some lustre lies, 

 No longer shall their little honours keep, 

 But only be of use to read or weep." 



Prior. 



