THE THISTLE. 



SOW for a succession from March to August. The pretty Hlac, 

 white, and rose-coloured tints of the flowers are fresh and 

 various. This garden favourite diffuses an agreeable odour. 



THE THISTLE {Cardims ^^^-awj).— Sternness. 



This is, as is well known, the badge of the Scotch Order 

 of the Thistle and St. Andrew, together with a gold chain 

 interlaced with Thistle and rue. The motto of the Order is 

 " Nemo me impune lacessit ;" which, for our fair friends, we 

 put into English, "No one annoys me with impunity;" a 

 very suitable motto for Scotchmen in the days when the 

 warlike spirit of their race was fully developed, by the 

 invading attacks of relentless foes. 



THORN APPLE (Datura Stramonium). — Deceitful 

 Charms. 



The Thorn Apple has been compared to the capricious 

 beauty who, unseen in the open light of day, sparkles only 

 in the light which illuminates saloons and ball-rooms. There 

 she displays her charms, and delighting in admiration, allures 

 the young and ardent of the opposite sex, upon whom she 

 has no heart to bestow. Some of the species have an agree- 

 able odour, but they are poisonous ; though others, in the 

 hands of skilful practitioners, are useful. 



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