HO L L YHO.CK. 
(Ambition.) 
“ The fallen hollyhock.”—E benezer Elliot, 
HE emblem of that crime by which Wolsey tells us- 
the angels fell is the tall and stately Hollyhock. 
A few years ago it was often designated the 
“ garden mallow,” and, indeed, belongs to the mallow . 
family. From the fact that it is known in France as Rose 
d'outre Mer, or £; rose from beyond the sea,” it has been 
surmised that it was first introduced into Europe frem 
Syria by the Crusaders. 
“ Queen Hollyhock, with butterflies for crowns.” 
The blossom of the Hollyhock is said to furnish a great 
quantity of bee honey. Considerable benefit would be 
received by bee-keepers if they planted plenty of Holly¬ 
hocks near their hives, for 
“ From the nectaries of hollyhocks 
■ The humble bee, e’en till he faints, will sip. 
Horace Smith. 
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