. The language of flowers: or, Floral emblems of thoughts, feelings, and sentiments ... Flower language. THE CORIANDER. THE CORIANDER {Coriandrum sativum).—YilViUK^ Merit. The name of this annual was given to it on account of the odour of the leaves, which is offensive like that of the insect which the Greek word designates. The dried ripe seeds, however, are most agreeable in smell. They are aromatic and carminative, and on that account are compounded with some medicines to conceal their disagree- able taste and effects. The confectioner uses them in sweetmeats, and in some kinds of plum-brea
. The language of flowers: or, Floral emblems of thoughts, feelings, and sentiments ... Flower language. THE CORIANDER. THE CORIANDER {Coriandrum sativum).—YilViUK^ Merit. The name of this annual was given to it on account of the odour of the leaves, which is offensive like that of the insect which the Greek word designates. The dried ripe seeds, however, are most agreeable in smell. They are aromatic and carminative, and on that account are compounded with some medicines to conceal their disagree- able taste and effects. The confectioner uses them in sweetmeats, and in some kinds of plum-bread. The Peru- vians are fond of its flavour in most of their dishes. The repulsive odour of the leaves tends to hinder the discovery of the great utility of the seeds; which, when their properties are known, deserve our high estimation. How often do we feel repelled by the plain, repulsive, or ugly countenance of persons, when we see them for the first time, and are disposed to murmur to ourselves,— " I do not like you, Doctor Fell! The reason why I cannot tell, But, I don't like you, Doctor Fell ;" and yet, after a time, if circumstances have led to our know- ing them better, how frequently has the ugliness become less repulsive, the plain face even pleasing, through the influence of the hidden wealth of mind, and heart, and character, then revealed, which erewhile was concealed from us by the apparent displeasing exterior of the casket! 57. 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 Tyas, Robert, 1811-1879. London, New York, G. Routledge and sons
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