268 FLORAL EMBLEMS. 



rested, from whence it is selected for the em- 

 blem of restoration. 



" Behold the different climes agree, 

 Rejoicing in thy restoration." 



Dry den. 



RETURN OF HAPPINESS. 



LILY OF THE VALLEY. Convallaria majalis. 



and ye, whose lowlier pride, 



In sweet seclusion seems to shrink from view, 



You of the valley nam'd, no longer hide 



Your blossoms meet to twine the brow of purest bride." 



Barton. 



This flower, whose odour is as agreeable as 

 its form is elegant, announces the happy sea- 

 son of May, when 



" new verdure clothes the plain, 



And earth assumes her transient youth again." 



Milton. 



" Then the sweet lily of the vale 

 In woodland dells is found, 

 While whisp'ring winds its sweets exhale, 

 And waft its fragrance round." 



