. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. ^i ®Mma gustier--5j^'^^' (JIallistCf)l)US (!ll)iucnStS. Natural Order: Coinpositcc â Aster Family. HE Chinese are exceedingly fond of flowers, and often take exquisite pains in their cultivation, the Aster being one of their especial favorites. With infinite patience they place the various colors so as to form, according to their taste, an artistic mass in gardens and pleasure grounds. The varieties now supplied by seedsmen are numerous, the colors the most perfect that one could wish, and filled with petals to the cen
. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. ^i ®Mma gustier--5j^'^^' (JIallistCf)l)US (!ll)iucnStS. Natural Order: Coinpositcc â Aster Family. HE Chinese are exceedingly fond of flowers, and often take exquisite pains in their cultivation, the Aster being one of their especial favorites. With infinite patience they place the various colors so as to form, according to their taste, an artistic mass in gardens and pleasure grounds. The varieties now supplied by seedsmen are numerous, the colors the most perfect that one could wish, and filled with petals to the center. They bloom from dsummer until late in the autumn, or until frost sets its sharp teeth in their prodigal blossoms. On the approach of winter, those that have unexpanded buds can be lifted and transferred to the house, and if wasted flowers are clipped will remain in bloom some time. The scientific name is derived from the Greek, and signifies beau- tiful Pcunli|, â lirH.\T vou desire *'* To be desir'd t( That of his fortunes To lean upon. of liini, lu- partly begs give. It much would pleas vou would make a stafl" -Shake. TARGE was his bounty, and his soul sincere; ^' Heaven did a recompense as largely send; TN all places, then, and in all seasons. Flowers expand their light and soul-like He gave to misery He gain'd tVom hea\- ill he âa tear; nâ'twas all ho wished. , by most persuasive reasons, they are to human things. âLongjellovj: *UCH luoderation with thv bountv join A ND, more than all, ve speak ^ Of might and power, of mercy, of the On Eternal, who hath strew'd you fair and meek. To glisten in the sun; To gladden all the earth With bright and beauteous emblems of His grace. That showers its gifts of uncomputed worth In every clime and place. â Mary Anne Brovjne. ^1. 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 no
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