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into a Sycamore-tree which has thence been 
made the emblem of curiosity. 
Dangerous Pleasures, Tuberose. Page 190. 
Deceitful Charms, Thorn Apple/Page 159. 
Delicacy, Corn-bottle. The beautiful blue of 
this flower, which is like that of a cloudless 
sky, is the emblem of a tender and delicate 
affection, nourished by hope. 
Desire, Jonquil. The Jonquil, which came to us 
from Constantinople, is with the Turks the* 
emblem of desire. 
Despair, Marigold and Cypress. Cypress is the 
emblem of death; the Marigold of sorrow. 
The combination of the two expresses despair. 
Dignity, Clove-tree. The aromatic Clove-tree is 
a native of the Molucca Islands. .The 'people 
of those islands wear its flowers, which we 
call Cloves, as a mark of distinction. 
Discretion, Maiden Hair. Page 203. 
Disdain, Yellow Pink. As haughty people are 
in general unaccommodating and unamiable, 
so of all the pink tribe the yellow is the least 
beautiful, the least fragrant, and yet requires 
the most care. 
