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into a Sycamore-tree, which has thence been 
made the emblem of curiosity. 
Dangerous Pleasures, Tuberose. Page 184. 
Deceitful Charms, Thorn Apple. Page 153. 
Delicacy, Corn - bottle . The beautiful blue of 
this flow r er, 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 peo¬ 
ple of those islands wear its flowers, which 
we call cloves, as a mark of distinction. 
Discretion, Maiden Hair. Page 197. 
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. 
