. 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. ^Ortolcittt grantltflorci. Natural Order: Poi-tulacacece—Purslane LANTS cultivated under this name are mostly from South Africa, though the varieties are greatly improved, and florists have by a course of treatment produced a multiplicity of colors. In their native land they are found in very sandy soils, and I there are
. 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. ^Ortolcittt grantltflorci. Natural Order: Poi-tulacacece—Purslane LANTS cultivated under this name are mostly from South Africa, though the varieties are greatly improved, and florists have by a course of treatment produced a multiplicity of colors. In their native land they are found in very sandy soils, and I there are no plants that stand drouth better than they, except, ?t|^perhaps, the cacti. The flowers appear fresh every morning uring flowering seasons, and the seeds when ripe are of a silvery appearance. The native weed known under the name of Purslane is an American sister-plant, entirely devoid of beauty. The latter has thick, fleshy stems and leaves, and is used as a pot-herb, also for pickles, salads, and garnishing, and for that reason is designated botanically Portulaca oleracea. 'T'HE earth was made so various, that the mind Of desultory man, studious of change, And pleas'd with novelty, might be indulg'd. —Cowper. ITTHEREFORE did nature pour her bounties forth pOUNTLESS the various species of mankind, With such a full and unwithdrawing hand, ^ Countless the shades which separate mind Covering the earth with colors, fruits and flocks. Thronging the seas with spawn innumerable — But all to please and sate a curious taste. —Milton. from mind; No general object of desire is known; Each has his will, and each pursues his own. —Gifford. 'XT'OUTH loves and lives on change, 'Till the soul sighs for sameness; which at last Becomes variety; and takes its place. —Bailey. "T rARTETY, the source of joy below. From which still fresh revolving pleasures flow; In books and love the mind one end pursues. And only change the expiring flame renews. —Gay, 'T'HAT each from other
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