. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. -^m, 1 ©rEtigc* (flitrUS auvantium. Natckal Order: Aiiranticca:âOra)igc Family.. HIS tree is of the same famih- as the citron, the lime, and the lemon. It is an evergreen of middle size, and when covered with its bright, golden fruit, is one of the most attractive sights in nature. The pulp of the Orange is divided into sections of as great regularity as is that of the lemon, the outer covering of each being dry and of con- siderable strength, while w'ithin are little sacs of irregular length hlled with a cooling, delightf
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. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. -^m, 1 ©rEtigc* (flitrUS auvantium. Natckal Order: Aiiranticca:âOra)igc Family.. HIS tree is of the same famih- as the citron, the lime, and the lemon. It is an evergreen of middle size, and when covered with its bright, golden fruit, is one of the most attractive sights in nature. The pulp of the Orange is divided into sections of as great regularity as is that of the lemon, the outer covering of each being dry and of con- siderable strength, while w'ithin are little sacs of irregular length hlled with a cooling, delightful and refreshing juice, that renders it jiopular with all. The flowers are of a creamy white. It is a n itive of tropical climates, yet can be grown in a good greenhouse w ith ease, requiring little attention. In the West Indies, where it is ! itiv^e, as well as in Florida, Louisiana and California, it is cultivated m orchards for exportation, and yields fruit plentifully. Seedling trees lequire budding or grafting to make them bear in the greenhouse. as lil, . â pENEATH the cares of earth she does not bow, â¢'-^ Though she hath ofttimes drained its bitter cup! But ever wanders on with heavenward brow, And eyes whose lovely orbs are lifted up! âAmelia B. Welby. QO dear to heaven is saintly chastity, ^ That when a soul is foutid sincerely so, A thousand liveried angels lackey her, Driving far off each thing of sin and guilt. âMilton. pHA.STE as the icicle '-' That -s curded by the frost And hangs on Dian's temple. OWEET beauty sleeps upon thy brow, ^ And floats before my eyes; As meek and pure as doves art thou. Or being of the skies. âRobert Morris. -Shakespea T IE summer's flower is to the summer Thou-h to itself it onl â live and die; if tluit flower with has â infection mee The basest weed outbraves his dignity; For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester, smell far worse than weeds. âShnl-espeare. ^1. Please note that these images are ext