152 RED OFFICINAL ROSE. RASPBERRY. 
166. The RED OFFICINAL ROSE (Rosa gallica) dif- 
fers from the hundred-leaved rose in having the leaf-stalks 
more rough and prickly. The petals are of deep crimson co- 
lour y large, spreading, and not numerous. 
In the period of its flowering, this rose* which is a 
native of the south of Europe, succeeds the common 
garden rose. It is used in several medicinal prepara- 
tions. ' Of its petals* in conjunction with sugar, a con- 
serve is made, an infusion, and a syrup ; and the dried 
buds, with water and honey, are made into what is 
called honey of roses. 
167. The RASPBERRY (Rubus idaeus) is a well-known 
garden fruit, zchich grows wild in woods and thickets of seve- 
ral parts of England. 
To most persons the flavour of the raspberry is pecu- 
liarly grateful ; and its perfume very delightful. Rasp- 
berries are much used in cookery and confectionary, as 
well as to eat in desserts. With sugar they are made 
into jam and jelly, and also into cakes. The juice, 
mixed with a certain portion of sugar and of brandy, 
constitutes the liqueur called raspberry-brandy. This 
juice is much in request for ice-creams, and is some- 
times manufactured into wine. A grateful syrup is 
obtained from raspberries, which is occasionally used 
in medicine. The leaves are said to be a grateful food 
to kids. 
White raspberries are sweeter than the red ones. 
168. Our wild hedge fruit, called BLACKBERRIES 
(Rubus fruticosus) , belong to the same tribe as the 
raspberry. These are much eaten by children, and 
sometimes, when taken in too great quantities, pro- 
duce very violent effects, and have caused fever, deli- 
rium, and other unpleasant symptoms. In Provence 
blackberries are employed for the colouring of wine. 
A syrup and jelly, and sometimes also wine, are pre- 
pared from them. The twigs are sometimes used in 
dyeing a black colour. Silkworms are occasionally fed 
upon the leaves of the blackberry. 
