48 FLORA HISTORICA. 



flowers so soon as they can be ascertained, in order 

 that their farina may not be suffered to impregnate 

 the stigmas of the double flowers, and thus affect 

 the seed of the favourite kinds. Fine varieties of 

 these plants may be preserved by raising them 

 from slips, which should be kept moist and shaded 

 until they have taken root; and if planted in pots, 

 they can be secured from frost by removing them 

 into a green-house, where they should have as much 

 air and hght as possible, but little water. 



In the Dictionary of Floral Hieroglyphics, the 

 China Pink is made the representative of Aversion. 



CLOVE AND CARNATION. Dianthus 

 Caryopliyllus. 



Let yon admired Carnation own, 



Not all was meant for raiment, or for food. 



Not all for needful use alone ; 



There while the seeds of future blossoms dwell, 



'Tis colour'd for the sight, perfumed to please the smell. 



SlIENSTOXE. 



These delightful flowers, w^hich, next to the Rose, 

 are now become favourites with all the florists of Eu- 

 rope, are children of art, having been raised from 

 a small kind of Red Clove Pink, which is thought 

 to be a native of our climate, since it has frequently 

 been found growing in the wild state on rocks and 



