FLORAL EMBLEMS. 
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FIDELITY. 
Ros e m ary.— Rosmarinus. 
“ I meet few but are stuck with rosemary : every one 
asked me who was to be married.” 
Noble Spanish Soldier. 
Rosemary was formerly worn at weddings, 
to signify the fidelity of the lovers. It was 
also an emblem of remembrance ; 
“ There’s rosemary for you, that’s for remembrance ; pray 
you love, remember.” 
Ophelia. 
“ He, from his lass him lavender has sent. 
Showing her love, and doth requital crave ; 
Him rosemary his sweetheart, whose intent 
Is that he her should in remembrance have.” 
Drayton. 
