FLORAL EMBLEMS. 335 



YOUTH. 



FOX-G LOV E . Digitalis. 



" Explore the fox-glove's freckled bell." 



Mrs. Charlotte Smith. 



" Et la vermille digitale 



Image des feux du couchant." 



The light down which covers the stalks of 

 this plant, induced the poets to . make it the 

 emblem of youth. 



" Youth, ah stay, prolong delight, 

 Close thy pinions stretch 'd for flight ; 

 Youth disdaining silver hairs, 

 Autumn's frowns, and winter's cares, 

 DwelTst thou but in dimple sleek, 

 In vernal smiles, and summer's cheek ? 

 On spring's ambrosial lap thy hands unfold, 

 They blossom fresh with hope, and all thy touch is gold." 



Lonbond. 



