58v FLORA HISTORTCA. 



In the Dictionary of Floral Hieroglyphics, the 

 China Pink is made the representative of Aver- 

 sion. 



CLOVE AND CARNATION. Dianthus 

 Caryopliyllus. 



*' Let yon admir'd Carnation ovn\, 



Not all was meant for raiment, or for food, 

 Not all for needful use alone ; 



There while the seeds of future blossoms dwell, 

 'Tis coloured for the sight, perfum'd to please the smell." 



Shenstone. 



These delightful flowers, which, next to the Rose, 

 are now become the favourites with all the florists 

 of Europe, 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 old walls, and in other situ- 

 ations where the soil is dry. We have already 

 noticed how little the ancients knew of the Pink, 

 and that the Clove and Carnation were altogether 

 unknown to them is perfectly clear, since they are 



