FLORAL EMBLEMS. 
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The ancients considered this plant possessed 
of angelic virtues ; and from whence it derived 
its exalted title. Amongst other properties, 
it was supposed to possess that of defending 
persons from enchantment and the evils of 
witchcraft, which induced the poets to make 
it emblematical of inspiration. 
“ Augurs and soothsayers, astrologers. 
Diviners, and interpreters of dreams, 
I ne’er consult, and heartily despise.” 
INSTABILITY. 
Dahlia.— Dahlia. 
The first introduction of this Mexican flower 
marked the year when France became revo¬ 
lutionised ; these plants were lost, until again 
introduced in the year that saw Napoleon 
made Emperor of the French nation, on which 
account it has been made the emblem of in¬ 
stability. 
