276 FLORAL EMBLEMS. 



When we can no longer maintain folly, 

 neglect is sure to approach us, who never 

 fails to present her ungracious cup of bitters. 



SEPARATION. 



ASH-LEAVED TRUMPET FOWER. Bignonia radicans. 



" Did you not hear 

 A buzzing of a separation 

 Between and 



Shakspeare. 



Separations are eagerly announced by the 

 trumpets of scandal and ill-nature, who by 

 their discordant sounds, frequently prevent 

 the possibility of a re-union. 



The gay corollas of this North American 

 plant drop off, leaving the pistilum destitute 

 of protection, and hence it is presumed the 

 emblem was devised, for where attachment is 

 so slight, separation becomes easy. 



