FLORAL EMBLEMS. 
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a custom with the ancients to place a rose 
above their heads in their banqueting' rooms, 
in order to banish restraint, as it expressed 
that nothing would be repeated that was said 
under the rose. 
“ For secrecy no lady closer.” 
Shakspeare. 
SENSUALITY. 
Spanish Jasmine. — Jasminum grandiflorum. 
“ Here jasmines spread the silver flower, 
To deck the wall or weave the bower.’’ 
Cotton. 
This highly odorous flower represents an 
immoderate desire for sensual gratifications. 
Youth spent in sensuality, ends in prema¬ 
ture old age, accompanied by disease of body, 
and infirmity of mind. 
