RMPG2C50–. The language of flowers: or, Floral emblems of thoughts, feelings, and sentiments ... Flower language. HA WTHORN. of May. In the days of Chaucer (A.D. 1328-1400) it was the custom to go a-Maying, for, says that poet: " —forthe goeth alle the Courte, bothe moste and leste, To fetch the flowirs freshe, and braunche and bloome, And namely Hawthorne brought both page and groome, With freshe garlantis partly blew and white ;" and Spenser (a.d. 1553-1599): " Youngthes folke now flocken in everie where To gather May buskets and smelling brere; And home they hasten the postes to dight
RMRDE9RH–. The language of flowers: or, Floral emblems of thoughts, feelings, and sentiments ... Flower language. HA WTHORN. of May. In the days of Chaucer (A.D. 1328-1400) it was the custom to go a-Maying, for, says that poet: " —forthe goeth alle the Courte, bothe moste and leste, To fetch the flowirs freshe, and braunche and bloome, And namely Hawthorne brought both page and groome, With freshe garlantis partly blew and white ;" and Spenser (a.d. 1553-1599): " Youngthes folke now flocken in everie where To gather May buskets and smelling brere; And home they hasten the postes to dight