Origin of Names 85 



Ruskin refers to the Iris as the Flower of Chivalry — 

 "with a sword for its leaf, and a lily for its heart." 



In Gerarde's "Herball" (1597) it is stated that in 

 French it is called "Flambe", and Iris florentina (a 

 white flower much used in church decoration) "Flambe 

 blanche" (White Torch). 



