An apple is the emblem of the fall; held in the hand of Jesus
Christ it signifies redemption. A cluster of grapes is the
emblem of “Christ’s blood shed for us.” It is also the emblem
of abundance and prosperity. The vine is a symbol of Christ. It
is also an emblem of abundance. Wheat is an emblem of Christ as
the “Bread of Life”; also of abundance and rejoicing. The olive
is the emblem of peace and concord. The palm is the symbol of
martyrdom. The pomegranate is the emblem of the future life and
of immortality.--_The Decorator and Furnisher._
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See COLORS AS EMBLEMS.