. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. â¢M^ \} pnHramnjea. flU^lâ allC^ca f)Ortcnsia. Natural Order: Saxifrag-acccc â Saxifraoc Family. ROM the circumstance that much water is demanded for its jr* sustenance, this plant has been called Hydrangea, from the j?^Gieek iidor, water, and aggvs, a pail. It was called Hortensia b_\ the French botanist, Commerson, in honor of his friend, v^ Madame Hortense Lapeaute. This species is supposed to be i>,a native of China. Its stem is from one to three feet high, haMug large, oval leaves. The flowers, which continue in blo
. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. â¢M^ \} pnHramnjea. flU^lâ allC^ca f)Ortcnsia. Natural Order: Saxifrag-acccc â Saxifraoc Family. ROM the circumstance that much water is demanded for its jr* sustenance, this plant has been called Hydrangea, from the j?^Gieek iidor, water, and aggvs, a pail. It was called Hortensia b_\ the French botanist, Commerson, in honor of his friend, v^ Madame Hortense Lapeaute. This species is supposed to be i>,a native of China. Its stem is from one to three feet high, haMug large, oval leaves. The flowers, which continue in bloom toi several months, are at first green, passing through the \aiious hues of straw-color, sulphur, \ellow, white, purple, and pink. Tliey are said to bloom best in a rather shady location, as they become blasted or scorched by the extreme heat of the â AKE up Lest sooi more than you by worth can claim; you prove a bankrupt in your fame. no spal ^ Vaun ke the apostate angel, though in pain ting aloud, but rack'd with deep despair âMillon. TTTE rise in glory, as we sink in pride; ⢠* Where boasting ends, there dignity begins. ds, pONCEIT, more rich in matter than ^ Brags of his substance, not of ornament: They are but beggars that can count their wortl 'T'HIS self-conceit is a most dangerous shelf, â¢*â Where many have made shipwreck unawai He who doth trust too Can never fail to fal luch unt in many snares. âEarl of Sterlhle. â p\RAWN by conceit from reason's plan, ^ How vain is that poor creature, man! How pleas'd in ev'ry paltry elf To prate about that thing, himself IITHAT art thou.' Have not I ^^ An arm as big as thine.' a heart as big.' Thy words, I grant, are bigger; for I wear not My dagger in my mouth. âSlinh-speare. 167. 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 Turner, C
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