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rence thus given the willow, the shape of the cypress, 
conveying to a fanciful mind the idea of a flame pointing 
upwards, has been supposed to afford an emblem of the 
hope of immortality ; it is still planted in many church- 
yards on the continent, and alluded to in the epitaphs, 
under this light.’ 5 * 
Abroad, the willow was in ancient days worn by young 
girls, as a symbol of grief for one of their own sex who 
died young : 
“ Lay a garland on my hearse, 
Of the dismal yew ; 
Maidens, willow branches wear, 
Say I died true.” 
The poets often allude to the willow : 
“ A willow garland thou did st send 
Perfumed last day to me ; 
Which did but only this portend, 
I was forsook by thee. 
Since so it is, I’ll tell thee what, 
To-morrow thou shalt see 
Me wear the willow, after that 
To die upon the tree.” Herrick. 
In landscapes, the Weeping willow is peculiarly expressive 
of grace and softness. Although a highly beautiful tree, 
great care must be used in its introduction, to preserve the 
harmony and propriety of the whole ; as nothing could be 
more strikingly inappropriate, than to intermix it frequently 
with trees expressive of dignity or majesty, as the oak, etc ; 
where the violent contrast exhibited in the near proximity 
of the two opposite forms, could only produce discord. 
* Arb. Brit. 
