. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. i (UropiroluiU mains. Natural Okder: TropccolacecEâNasturtium Family. ^F this handsome class of plants, there exists quite a number of annual \arieties, some of which are dwarf or low-growing, others climbing five or six feet high, adhering to their support 'X^ b\ their long leaf-stalks. The flowers are brilHant, usuall}' of y^'5 some shade of orange or yellow, combined with red, crimson, maroon, or carmine, and in shape very aptly compared to a helmet, and the leaf to a shield. Hence the botanical name, from the ) Greek ti
. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. i (UropiroluiU mains. Natural Okder: TropccolacecEâNasturtium Family. ^F this handsome class of plants, there exists quite a number of annual \arieties, some of which are dwarf or low-growing, others climbing five or six feet high, adhering to their support 'X^ b\ their long leaf-stalks. The flowers are brilHant, usuall}' of y^'5 some shade of orange or yellow, combined with red, crimson, maroon, or carmine, and in shape very aptly compared to a helmet, and the leaf to a shield. Hence the botanical name, from the ) Greek tiopieoii a tropliy, which meant strict!}- the pile of captured helmets, shields etc., raised by the victorious party on the field of battle. i^fijj 'v. The vernacular Nasturtium is from the Latin nasus tor/us, twisted nose. 'JL because of the pungency of the plant. There are also two or three n i y^-i' tuburous or bulbous varieties, that are as yet rather unfrequent in cul- r"^ \j tivation, and are more delicate in foliage and flower than the well known species mentioned abo\e. The Canary Bird Flower, Tropeolum aduncum is said, when fully grown, to live on air alone if detached from the roots. They are all nati\es of Peru. "\7"ET it may be more lofty courage dwells In one weak heart which braves an adverse fate, Than his whose ardent soul indignant swells, Warm'd by the fight, or clieer'd through high debate. âJfrs. I^orton. 'pHE wise and active conquer difficulties 'y>HERE is a tear for all who die. By daring to attempt them; sloth and folly ^ A mourner o'er the humblest grave; Shiver and sink at sights of toil and hazard. But nations swell the funeral crv. And make the impossibility they fear. And triumph weeps above the brave. -''""â 'â¢â¢ -Byro, 'INHERE 'S naught within the of humanity But I \vould dare and do. âSir A. K ND though in peaceful garb arrayed, A highborn heart and martial pride, And weaponless except his blade,
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