250 FLORAL EMBLEMS. 



PROMPTITUDE. 



TEN WEEKS' STOCK. Cheiranthus Annuus. 



The rapidity of the growth and flowering 

 of these plants has caused them to be made 

 symbolical of promptitude. 



" Speed the soft intercourse from soul to soul, 

 And waft a sigh from Indus to the Pole." 



Pope. 



PROTECTION. 



BEARDED CREPIS. Crepis Barbata. 



The flower-buds of this plant are protected 

 by the linear leaves that form the beard, which 

 has given rise to the emblem. 



