296 FLORAL EMBLEMS. 



SWEET, OR MILD DISPOSITION. 



MALLOW. Malva. 



" Exoneraturas ventram mihi villica Malvas 

 Astulit, et varias, quas habet hortus, opes." 



Martial. Lib. 10. 



The mild and healing properties of this 

 plant have caused it to be made the symbol 

 of this amiable quality. 



" Nothing reserved or sullen was to see, 

 But sweet regards, and pleasing sanctity ; 

 Mild was his accent, and his actions free." 



Dry den. 



