FLORA AND THALIA. G7 



JASMINE. 



(^Jasminum.) 



The white Jasmine is a native of China ; and was 

 first cultivated in England in the year 1549. From 

 its beautiful blossom, fragrance of smell, and rapid 

 growth, spreading its long pliable branches several 

 feet in one summer, we find it a favourite plant for 

 adorning verandas and summer-houses ; and also for 

 spreading along garden walls. Its numerous white 

 flowers, intermingled with the dark green leaves, 

 form a beautiful contrast. 



There are several varieties : some being very large 

 and double, and others yellow. At Malabar, the 

 women string the larger double blossoms, and wear 

 them round their necks for ornament, as well as for 

 their odoriferous perfume : in our own country, the 

 essence, extracted from the flowers, is much esteemed. 



Class, DiANDRiA, Order, MoNOGXifiA. 



