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FLORAL EMBLEMS. 
LUSTRE. 
Aconite-leaved Crowfoot, or Fair Maids of 
France .—Ranuncu las A conitifolius. 
This pretty alpine plant, whose white petals 
shine so agreeably in. the parterre, is made the 
symbol of lustre. 
“ To the soul time doth perfection give. 
And adds fresh lustre to her beauty still.” 
Davies. 
But not so to the person, 
“ Pass but some fleeting years, and these poor eyes. 
Where now without a boast some lustre lies. 
No longer shall their little honours keep, 
But only be of use to read or weep.” 
Prior. 
