FLORAL EMBLEMS. 
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INDUSTRY. 
Bee Oechis.— Ophrys apifera. 
“ Perhaps, his fragrant load may bind 
His limbs ; we ’ll set the captive free ; 
I sought the living bee to find. 
And found the picture of a bee.” 
Langhorne. 
This singular flower is made the emblem of 
industry, from its resemblance to the insect 
that has ever been held the symbol of this 
virtuous habit. 
“ So works the honey bees. 
Creatures, that by a ruling nature taught 
The art of order to a peopled kingdom.” 
Shakspeare. 
