FLORAL EMBLEMS. 
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FRANKNESS. 
Osier.— Salix viminalis. 
“ And bending osiers into baskets weaved.” 
Virgil. 
Frankness or openness is represented by 
these twigs so celebrated for their pliability 
in forming basket-work. 
FRESHNESS, OR BLOOM OF 
COMPLEXION. 
Damask Rose, or the Rose of Damascus. 
“ A bed of lilies flower upon her cheek. 
And in the midst was set a circling rose.” 
P. Fletcher. 
---- “ She never told her love ; 
But let concealment, like a worm i’ th’ bud. 
Prey on her damask cheek.” 
This emblem, which is so conformable to 
nature, is sanctioned by the poets of every 
age. 
