Archive image from page 130 of Cyclopedia of practical floriculture (1884). Cyclopedia of practical floriculture cyclopediaofprac00turn Year: 1884 gmffMiX, Xiu-cissuG pseuiio-imrcissiui vUidacca:—Amaryllis Family. URING the earlv spring, as soon as the frost begins to leave the first green things to appear are the the ground, anion r - - tips of the tapering leaves of this plant, in company with the tulips, hyacinths and other early flowering bulbs. Nearlj- all the species of the Narcissus produce yellow flowers. The bot uucal name is derived from the Greek word iiarke, stupor, as it is s
Archive image from page 130 of Cyclopedia of practical floriculture (1884). Cyclopedia of practical floriculture cyclopediaofprac00turn Year: 1884 gmffMiX, Xiu-cissuG pseuiio-imrcissiui vUidacca:—Amaryllis Family. URING the earlv spring, as soon as the frost begins to leave the first green things to appear are the the ground, anion r - - tips of the tapering leaves of this plant, in company with the tulips, hyacinths and other early flowering bulbs. Nearlj- all the species of the Narcissus produce yellow flowers. The bot uucal name is derived from the Greek word iiarke, stupor, as it is supposed the odor of some of them possess sodorific influence when mh ikd 1 htv require a more, than ordinarily rich soil, and the bulbs should be iene\\ed when the_y begin to deteriorate through age. 'T'HE champions all of high degree, Who knighthood loved, and deeds of chivali- Throng'd to the lists, and envied to behold others, not their oavi E,e can great: mine i, ' The truer lance; but tl' Xow present, who will com And overcome it; and in m No greatness, save it be sot Of greatness to know well the firmer seat, •re is man\- a y<. to all I am ; there dwells le far-oft' touch enroU'd. W'Z man setting his fate aside, Of conielv virtues: Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice (An honor in him, which buvs out his fault). But, with a noble furv, and fair spirit. Seeing his reputation touch'd to death. He did oppose his foe. — Sbakt'X/'eayg. 'THEY reel, they roll in clanging lists. And when the tide of combat stands. Perfume and flowers fall in showers. That lightlv rain from ladies' hands. HE daffodil most dainty is. To match with these in meetness; le columbine compared to this, IL ' much he dares; And to that dauntless temper of his mind. He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valor. — S/iateapr, 107
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