FLORAL EMBLEMS. 
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VIRTUE. 
Mint. — Mentha. 
“ Then rubb’d it o’er with newly-gather’d mint, 
A wholesome herb, that breath’d a grateful scent.” 
The medicinal properties of this herb were 
formerly held in such high estimation, that the 
plant became the emblem of virtue. 
“ Virtue only makes our bliss below.” 
Pope. 
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VIVACITY. 
Houseleek . —Sempervivum tectorum . 
“ The sprightly Sylvia trips along the green; 
She runs, but hopes she does not run unseen.” 
Pope. 
This emblem is given to the houseleek, be¬ 
cause it maintains its vivacious nature even 
