MlPsT. — LETTUCE. 185 



MINT. 



The medicinal properties of this herb were formerly held 

 in such high estimation, that the plant became the emblem 

 of virtue. 



Virtue only makes our bliss below. 



POPE. 



Then rubb'd it o'er with newly-gather'd mint, 

 A wholesome herb, that breathed a grateful scent. 



ANON. 



LETTUCE. 



It is fabled, that after the death of Adonis, Venus laid 

 upon a bed of lettuce. 



Fat col worts, and comforting purseline, 

 Cold lettuce, and refreshing rosemarine. 



SPENSER. 



And now let lettuce, with its healthful sleep. 

 Make haste, which of a tedious long disease 

 The painful loathings cures. 



COLUMELLA. 



