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FLORAL EMBLEMS. 
I BURN. 
Common Cactus, or Indian Fig.— Cactus Opuntia. 
“ Tranio, I burn, I pine, I perish, Tranio, 
If I achieve not this young modest girl.” 
Shakspeare. 
The spines of this singular cactus, are 
nearly as troublesome to extricate from the 
skin, as the flames of Cupid are to extinguish 
in the heart. 
I DIE, IF I AM NEGLECTED. 
L A-U R E s TIN E.- Vil)U THUS TillUS . 
“ Rescue my poor remains from vile neglect.” 
Prior. 
This hardy plant, which embellishes our 
winter groves with its exotic flowers, will not 
survive long in neglected grounds ; and from 
thence the emblem which approaches so near 
to the blighting blast of contempt.. 
