206 FLORAL EMBLEMS. 



MAJESTY AND POWER. 



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CROWN IMPERIAL.- Fritillaria imperialis. 



<f The crown imperial ; lilies of all kinds, 

 The fleur-de-luce being one ! O, these I lack, 

 To make you garlands of." 



Shakspeare. 



This Persian flower, that towers above the 

 more humble plants of the parterre, holds a 

 high rank in floral emblems. 



" The lily's height bespake command, 



A fair imperial flower ; 

 She seemed designed for Flora's hand, 

 The sceptre of her power. " 



