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of London, and a great lover of flowers, from 
Constantinople, which was first brought thither 
from Syria. It perished with Lete, but after- 
wards others were transmitted to Master John 
de Frangueville, also a merchant of London, 
and a great lover of all rare plants, as well as 
flowers, from which is sprung the many va- 
rieties now flourishing in this kingdom. 
It is well known that yellow is the colour of 
infidelity. The yellow rose also seems to apper- 
tain to the unfaithful in love or friendship. 
Water injures it; the sun scorches it; and this 
scentless flower, which profits neither by atten- 
tion nor liberty, seems only to prosper when 
under restraint. When we wish to see them 
in their full brilliancy, it is necessary to incline 
the buds towards the earth, and keep them in 
that position by force. 
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BUTTERCUPS. 
Tuis plant contains many virulent quali- 
ties, which are said to affect cattle, especially 
sheep, and particularly the root, which has 
the property of inflaming and blistering the 

