This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875 Excerpt: ...now the snowdrop dares appear, The first pale blossom of th' unripened year; Its name and hue the scentless plant retains, And winter lingers in its icy veins." A French poet, Benserade, makes "our Lady of February " speak of herself, "Sous un voile d'argent, la terre ensevelie, Me produit malgre sa fraicheur, Sa neige ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875 Excerpt: ...now the snowdrop dares appear, The first pale blossom of th' unripened year; Its name and hue the scentless plant retains, And winter lingers in its icy veins." A French poet, Benserade, makes "our Lady of February " speak of herself, "Sous un voile d'argent, la terre ensevelie, Me produit malgre sa fraicheur, Sa neige conserve ma vie, Et, me donnant son nomme, medonne sa blancheur." Solomon's Seal=Eeturn of Happiness; v. Lily of the Valley. Sorrowful Geranium = Melancholy Spirit; v as one depressed dislikes the gay scenes of life, and prefers retirement, so this flower shuns the light of day, enchanting us with its delicious perfume only at night. Southernwood = Banter; Jest; v this fragrant shrub is often made the medium of banter. Sowbread=Diffidence; v. Cyclamen. Sow Thistle=Boy's Prize; v every boy keeps rabbits which enjoy this plant; hence it is prized by boys. Spanish Chestniit=Do me justice; v its rough exterior leads to its being neglected; its contents only obtain justice when known. In Virgil's time, the Italians ate the nuts with milk, "Chestnuts, and curds and cream shall be our fare" Cowper enjoyed the shade of the fine trees, "Thanks to Kenevolus--he leaves me yet These chestnuts ranged in corresponding lines." Spanish Jasmine = Sensuality. Speedwell = Eesemblance; v. Germander Speedwell. Spider Ophrys = Textile Skill; v as Guillim quaintly says, "the spider is free of the Weavers' Company;" on account of its natural not acquired skill. Spiderwort=Transient Happiness; v the flower of an exotic species, which blooms and fades in a day. Spindle Tree=Your image is engraven on my heart; v, perhaps, its wood is prized by the sculptor. Spotted Hemlock = You will cause my death; v. Hemlock. Spo...
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