FLORAL EMBLEMS. 
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DO NOT ABUSE. 
Saffron Flower. —Crocus sativus. 
-“ Can Tiraolus’ head 
Vie with our saffron odours ?” 
Philips. 
Too liberal a use of this cordial and stimu¬ 
lating- flower, is said to destroy the reason, or 
cause the death of those who indulge in it. 
“ Some praise at morning, what they blame at night; 
But always think the last opinion right.” 
Pope. 
