. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. \! â ^, %v%&. 3v'\5 Samluuiua. Xaturai. Order: IridacavâIris Family. "*' LANTS of this order are chiefly natives ol the Cape of (iKod Hope; but the above species, sambucina (elder-scented), unl some others, are natives of the southern part of Europe, and are quite common in our own gardens. There are three _^ other \arieties of the Iris which are very pretty. The first '^^y" ' "-vtjMs a tall plant from the Le\ant, with sulphur-yellow flowers; 'the seLond is from China, being a small plant with striped flo
. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. \! â ^, %v%&. 3v'\5 Samluuiua. Xaturai. Order: IridacavâIris Family. "*' LANTS of this order are chiefly natives ol the Cape of (iKod Hope; but the above species, sambucina (elder-scented), unl some others, are natives of the southern part of Europe, and are quite common in our own gardens. There are three _^ other \arieties of the Iris which are very pretty. The first '^^y" ' "-vtjMs a tall plant from the Le\ant, with sulphur-yellow flowers; 'the seLond is from China, being a small plant with striped flowers; ,and the Dwaif Iris, which is often used for the borderings of garden \ alks. as It blooms earlv in spring. Orris root is manufactured from ''the loot ol the Iris florentina, and has a fragrance resembling violets. It is used in various dentritices, and to perfume the breath. ACIl To )ress'd, and open every ijings, though they no ol 'T'HE rabble gather round th. ^ And listen with their mouths wide open: some Tell, some hear, some judge of news, some make it. And he that lies most loud is most believed. -DryJe,,. T ET nie hear from thee b; Of thy success in love Bttideth here, in absi Y" first bringer of unwelcome news Hath but a losing office; and his tongi: Sounds ever after as a sullen bell, Remember'd knoHing a departing friend. â Shakespmr .â e; and what news of thv friend. else H E whi^tles as he goes, light-hearted wi Cold and yet cheerful; messenger of haps to thousands, and of joy to some him indifferent whether grief or joy. TRLS there, with humid bow, Waters the odorous banks that Flowers of more mingled hue Than her purpled scarf can show. â r^ IVE to a gracious message ^ An host of tongues; but lei Themselves, when they be felt. ill tidings tell â : ^. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustr
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