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FLORAL EMBLEMS. 
MESSAGE, OR MESSENGER. 
Iris.— Iris. 
“ The various iris, Juno sends with haste.’' 
“ L’ iris que flore a prise aux cieux.” 
This flower, which the poets have chosen as 
the emblem of the messenger of the gods, 
takes its name from the celestial bow, on ac¬ 
count of its various colours. 
“ Nor iris, with her glorious rainbow clothed 
So fulgent, as the cheerful gardens shine 
With their bright offspring.” 
