. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. (Srocus OCinUS. Natural Order: Iridacciv â Iris Family. \ NE of the first flowers that greet the eye in early spring is this inhabitant of the snowy Alps, brightening the earth with its gay blossoms often before any verdure is visible. The root is bulbous, and cheap enough to have in abundance. _ They are exceedingly attractive for house cultivation, planted â¢-^^in some of the pretty devices that are made for hyacinths and similar plants. The colors varj? through the different shades of purple, yellow and white. The ancien
. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. (Srocus OCinUS. Natural Order: Iridacciv â Iris Family. \ NE of the first flowers that greet the eye in early spring is this inhabitant of the snowy Alps, brightening the earth with its gay blossoms often before any verdure is visible. The root is bulbous, and cheap enough to have in abundance. _ They are exceedingly attractive for house cultivation, planted â¢-^^in some of the pretty devices that are made for hyacinths and similar plants. The colors varj? through the different shades of purple, yellow and white. The ancient legend relates that Crocus was an unfortunate lover, whose unrequited passion awakened the sympathy gods, and procured his metamorphose into this flower. i]^$^rfub«$$. -beaten heart ikewise is cheer'd 1 cloiidv looks .are â¢I17HEN cheerfulness, a n â¢' Her bow across her she Her buskins gemm'd with m( Blew an inspirinsj air, that cia iph of healthiest hue. JOY, like the zypher that Hies o'er the flow Ripjiling into it fresh fairness each hour,â Joy has wav'd o'er thee his sun-woven wing, And dimpled thv cheek like the roses of sprii âMrs. Os^^ood. K T sight of thee My hopes rev gloom V soul and gladness â heers ithii "IITELCOME, wild harbinger of spring! To this small nook of earth; Feeling and fancy fondly cling Round thoughts which owe their birth To thee, and to the humble spot Where chance has fix'd thv lowlv lot. âAmbrose Philips. To thee â for thy rich, golden bloom. Like heaven's fair bow on high. Portends, amid surrounding gloom. That brighter hours draw nigh. When blossoms of more varied dyes .Shall ope their tints to warmer skies. I E ET cheerfulness on happy fortune .\nd give not thus the counter- to fate. ^s^i^^s^ tfiiif. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Turne
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