TIIE GILLYFLOWER. 
Botanical Name, Cheiranthus incanus. —Class, Tetrady- 
namia. —Order, Siliquosa. — Floioers, white, red, and 
violet-coloured .—Native place, Europe. 
Sentiment. 
UNFADING BEAUTY. 
ORIGIN OF THE SENTIMENT. 
The balsamic odour of the Gillyflower is said 
to be favourable to the preservation of beau¬ 
ty ; when assembled in a close parterre, the 
aromatic perfume which rises of a summer’s 
evening, especially after a light shower, is 
particularly strong; yet, although so power¬ 
ful, the most delicate female is refreshed in¬ 
stead of being oppressed thereby. This, in 
