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ROWN IMPERIAL. . Class 6,. Order:. This noble flower is said to have been brought into England in the time of Shakspeare, who has introduced it in his :

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.

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.