THE AMARANTH. 
The Amaranth, which is also called Flower-gentle, anc 
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 i i they are not exposed to the sun. In Portugal 
and other warm countries, the churches are in winter adorned 
with the Globe Amaranth. 
By 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. 
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