. The language of flowers: or, Floral emblems of thoughts, feelings, and sentiments ... Flower language. CABBAGE. We have not made any distinction as to the species, with respect to its emblematic use, because the whole genus is known by the common name of Buttercups, &c., and their appearance is sufficiently pleasing to render any species a fit emblem of Cheerfulness. CABBAGE {Brassicd).—? We do not commonly associate flowers with Cabbages; though the flowers borne by some species are not displeasing. The genus is a very proper emblem of Profit, since there are many garden kinds o
. The language of flowers: or, Floral emblems of thoughts, feelings, and sentiments ... Flower language. CABBAGE. We have not made any distinction as to the species, with respect to its emblematic use, because the whole genus is known by the common name of Buttercups, &c., and their appearance is sufficiently pleasing to render any species a fit emblem of Cheerfulness. CABBAGE {Brassicd).—? We do not commonly associate flowers with Cabbages; though the flowers borne by some species are not displeasing. The genus is a very proper emblem of Profit, since there are many garden kinds of great value, of which the Cauli- flower is esteemed by some persons to be " the finest flower the garden grows;" then the Turnip, Rape, and other agri- cultural sorts are extensively cultivated for profit, both as regards the tuberous roots and the succulent heads, as formerly at Rome the fields were covered with Cabbage for the like purpose. The French have a proverb, "Fait ses choux gras" which we may freely render, "He feathers his nest well," when they would imply that a man conducts his business well, and makes everything turn to his own advantage. One may acquire wealth by such a selfish mode if so resolved, but there is a certain book of great antiquity which calls it dangerous. " They that will (are determined to) be rich fall into temptation, and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts (longings), which drown men in destruction and perdition; for the LOVE of money is the root of all ; 45. 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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