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FLORAL EMBLEMS. 
the assurance of the reanimation of nature; 
and hence it has been made the emblem of 
consolation. 
“ Then, spirit flower. I’ll pluck thy bell. 
An offering for my breast; 
“ And when ills come or passions swell. 
Thy prophet flowers each storm shall quell 
And give it promis’d rest.” 
The Romish church dedicated the snow¬ 
drop to the Purification of the Virgin Mary. 
CONSOLATION TO THE SICK. 
Poppy. — Papaver. 
“ And poppies, which bind fast escaping sleep.” 
Columella. 
In floral language, the poppy is made the 
symbol of consolation to the sick, since it pro¬ 
cures ease and sleep to the restless invalid. 
“ From the Poppy I have ta’en 
Mortals balm, and mortals bane ! 
