212 FLORAL EMBLEMS. 



MESSAGE, OR MESSENGER. 



IRIS. Iris. 



" The various iris, Juno sends with haste." 

 " I/ iris que flore a prise aux cieux." 



This flower, which the poets have chosen as 

 the emblem of the messenger of the gods, 

 takes its name from the celestial bow, on ac- 

 count of its various colours. 



" Nor iris, with her glorious rainbow clothed 

 So fulgent, as the cheerful gardens shine 

 With their bright offspring." 



