CABBAGE. 



We have not made any distinction as to the species, with 

 respect to its emblematic use, because the whole genus is 

 known by the common name of Buttercups, &c., and their 

 appearance is sufficiently pleasing to render any species a 

 fit emblem of Cheerfulness. 



CABBAGE {Brassica^—VKOYIT. 



We do not commonly associate flowers with Cabbages ; 

 though the flowers borne by some species are not displeasing. 

 The genus is a very proper emblem of Profit, since there 

 are many garden kinds of great value, of which the Cauli- 

 flower is esteemed by some persons to be '* the finest flower 

 the garden grows ;" then the Turnip, Rape, and other agri- 

 cultural sorts are extensively cultivated for profit, both as 

 regards the tuberous roots and the succulent heads, as 

 formerly at Rome the fields were covered with Cabbage for 

 the like purpose. The French have a proverb, ''Fait ses 

 choiix graSy' which we may freely render, " He feathers 

 his nest well," when they would imply that a man conducts 

 his business w^ell, and makes everything turn to his own 

 advantage. One may acquire wealth by such a selfish 

 mode if so resolved, but there is a certain book of great 

 antiquity which calls it dangerous. " They that will (are 

 determined to) be rich fall into temptation, and a snare, 

 and into many foolish and hurtful lusts (longings), which 

 drown men in destruction and perdition ; for the LOVE of 

 iJioncy is the root of all evils." 



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