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into a Sycamore-tree, which has thence been 
made the emblem of curiosity. 
Dancerovs Piessurns, Tuberose, Page 184, 
Decerrrut Cuarms, Thorn Apple. Page 153. 
Detoacy, Corn-botile. The beautiful blue of 
this flower, which is like that of a cloudless 
sky, is the emblem of a tender and delicate 
affection, nourished by hope. 
Desire, Jonquil. The J onquil, which came to 
us from Constantinople, is with the Turks 
the emblem of desire. 
Despatr, Marigold and Cypress, Cypress is the 
emblem of death; the Marigold of sorrow. 
The combination of the two expresses despair. 
Dienrry, Clove-tree. The aromatic Clove-tree 
is a native of the Molucca islands. The peo- 
ple of those islands wear its flowers, which 
we call cloves, as a mark of distinction. 
DisorEtion, Maiden Hair. Page 197. 
Drspain, Yellow Pink. As haughty people are 
in general unaccommodating and unamiable, 
so of all the pink tribe the yellow is the least 
beautifal, the least fragrant, and yet requires 
the most care. 





































