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FLORAL EMBLEMS. 
Peacham draws “ April as a young man in 
green, with a garland of myrtle and hawthorn 
buds; in one hand primroses and violets, in 
the other the sign of Taurus. This month hath 
the name ab aperiendo ,” says Varro , “ because 
now the earth begins to lay forth her treasures 
to the world.” 
“ Fair handed spring unbosoms every grace.” 
MAY. 
“ Love, whose month is ever May.” 
“ Maids are May, when they are maids. 
But the sky changes when they are wives.” 
As You Like It. 
“ Hail! bounteous May, that dost inspire 
Mirth and youth, and warm desire ; 
Woods and groves are of thy dressing, 
Hill and dale doth boast thy blessing.” 
Milton. 
