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THE AMARANTH. 
The Amaranth, which is also called Flower-gentle, and 
Velvet-flower, derives its botanical name from a Greek word 
which signifies unfading. 
Among the many species of Amaranth, the most beautiful 
are, the Tree Amaranth, and the long pendulous Amaranth, 
with reddish-coloured seeds, commonly called Love lies a- 
bleeding. The origin of this name has not yet been disco¬ 
vered. 
Of the Globe Amaranth there are several varieties — 
white, purple, striped, &c. The purple resembles clover 
raised to an intense pitch of colour, and sprinkled with 
grains of gold. The flowers, gathered when full grown, 
and dried in the shade, will preserve their beauty for years, 
particularly if they are not exposed to the sun. In Portugal 
and other warm countries, the churches are in winter adorned 
with the Globe Amaranth. 
Bv the streams that ever flow, 
By the fragrant winds that blow 
O’er the Elysian flowers ; 
By the fragrant winds that dwell 
In yellow meads of Asphodel, 
Or amaranthine bowers. 
POPE. 
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