

ROSE-SCENTED GERANIUM. 



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ROSE-SCENTED GERANIUM {Pelargoniitm 

 capitatiLin). — PREFERENCE. 



There are numberless species of the Geranium, or Pelar- 

 gonium. Some are heavy, others bright ; some perfumed, 

 others scentless. The Rose-scented kind is distinguished by 

 the smoothness of its leaves, its agreeable fragrance, and its 

 pretty purplish flowers. 



RUSHES {J uncus conglomeratus). — DOCILITY. 



"Yielding and tractable as a Rush," is an old proverb. 

 Very useful are different species of this genus, and they are 

 so pliant that we may work them into any form we please. 



SAFFRON {Crocus sativus). — Do NOT Deceive 

 Yourselves. 



A LIGHT infusion of Saffron tends to raise the spirits ; 

 but if indulged in to excess it produces intoxication. If 

 its emanations be inhaled in moderation, it is said to be 

 restorative ; if too freely breathed, the effect is injurious. 



SAGE {Salvia officinalis). — ESTEEM. 



Various species of this genus are of much value. At 

 one time our garden Sage was of high repute as a medicine, 



