THE STRAWBERRY. 
Botanical Name, Fragaria elatior. —Class, Icosandria. 
■ —Order, Polygynia. — Floivers, white .—Native place, 
Europe. 
Sentiment. 
PERFECTION. 
ORIGIN OF THE SENTIMENT. 
The flower of the Strawberry is pretty, 
though simple ; the fruit is agreeable to the 
sight, and its perfume is delightful; while 
the taste is allowed to be equal to any of the 
products of our garden. It is questionable, 
indeed, whether it would not be placed first 
in flavour, had it been more scarce. It at 
once pleases the sight, the taste, and the 
