. The floral kingdom : its history, sentiment and poetry : A dictionary of more than three hundred plants, with the genera and families to which they belong, and the language of each illustrated with appropriate gems to poetry . Flower language; Flowers in literature. JS' kB <^l iHatrimrta partljEnium. Natural Order: Comfosita—Aster Family. i YRETHRUM (hot, or spicy, from the Greek fur, fire) was formerly the botanical name of this plant, but the classifica- tion of Tournefort has recently been given precedence, and it ' is now called Matricaria, from its supposed value in certain forms of
. The floral kingdom : its history, sentiment and poetry : A dictionary of more than three hundred plants, with the genera and families to which they belong, and the language of each illustrated with appropriate gems to poetry . Flower language; Flowers in literature. JS' kB <^l iHatrimrta partljEnium. Natural Order: Comfosita—Aster Family. i YRETHRUM (hot, or spicy, from the Greek fur, fire) was formerly the botanical name of this plant, but the classifica- tion of Tournefort has recently been given precedence, and it ' is now called Matricaria, from its supposed value in certain forms of disease. The English name, identical in meaning ^^^with febrifuge, or fever-dispelling, from its medicinal proper- 4ties, is familiar to all. It is a very desirable plant for the garden, continuing in bloom the entire season. The double variety is as full of petals as a daisy, and is most excellent where many cut flowers are desired. It is in great favor among florists, as the white blossoms retain their freshness for a considerable time, even though out of water. There are varieties with red flowers mentioned, but they are not as frequent in istt^futtt \ "lirOULD'ST thou from sorrow find a sweet relief, Or is thy heart oppress'd with woe untold; Balm would'st thou gather for corroding grief, Pour blessings round thee like a shower of gold. IITITH a look of sad content Her mite withirt the treasure-heap she cast; Then, timidly as bashful twilight, stole From out the temple. But her lowly gift —Carlos Wilcox. Was witnessed by an eye whose mercv views In motive all that consecrates a deed To goodness; so He blessed the widow's mite More than the gifts abounding wealth bestowed. —Montgomery. T HE charities that soothe, and heal, and bless, Are scattered at the feet of man like flowers. — Wordsworth. qTHINK not the good. The gentle deeds of mercy thou hast done. Shall die forgotten all; the poor, the pris'ner, The fatherless, the friendless and the widow,
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