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CROWN IMPERIAL. 
Bold oxlip, and 
The crown imperial ; lilies of all kinds ; 
The flower de luce being one. 
WINTER’S TALE. 
Tus noble flower is said to have been intro- 
duced into England in the time of Shakspeare, 
who has introduced it as above in his Winter’s 
Tale. 
On this family of plants modern botanists 
have bestowed the name of Fritillaria, of which 
this, from its commanding deportment and 
brilliant colours is considered the sovereign. 
The lily’s height bespoke command, 
A fair imperial flower; 
She seemed designed for Flora’s hand, 
The sceptre of her power. 
We have therefore elevated this distinguished 
member of Flora’s kingdom to be the emblem 
of majesty, and the representative of power in 
our floral sentiments. 

















