FLORAL EMBLEMS. 
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YOUTH. 
Fox-glove .— Digitalis . 
“ Explore the fox-glove’s freckled bell.” 
Mrs. Charlotte Smith. 
“ Et la vermille digitale 
Image des feux du couchant.” 
The light down which covers the stalks of 
this plant, induced the poets to make it the 
emblem of youth. 
“ Youth, ah stay, prolong delight. 
Close thy pinions stretch’d for flight; 
Youth disdaining silver hairs. 
Autumn’s frowns, and winter’s cares, 
Dwell’st thou but in dimple sleek. 
In vernal smiles, and summer’s cheek ? 
On spring’s ambrosial lap thy hands unfold. 
They blossom fresh with hope, and all thy touch is gold.” 
Lovibond. 
