. The floral kingdom : its history, sentiment and poetry : A dictionary of more than three hundred plants, with the genera and families to which they belong, and the language of each illustrated with appropriate gems to poetry . Flower language; Flowers in literature. Uakriana Sglnatica. Natural Order: ValerianaceceâValerian Family. [UST why this plant has been called Valerian â whether in honor of the Roman emperor of that name, or of some unknown Valerius, or (which is perhaps the most probable view) from the Latin valere, to be well,â seems to be uncertain. It is to be found in nearly all t
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. The floral kingdom : its history, sentiment and poetry : A dictionary of more than three hundred plants, with the genera and families to which they belong, and the language of each illustrated with appropriate gems to poetry . Flower language; Flowers in literature. Uakriana Sglnatica. Natural Order: ValerianaceceâValerian Family. [UST why this plant has been called Valerian â whether in honor of the Roman emperor of that name, or of some unknown Valerius, or (which is perhaps the most probable view) from the Latin valere, to be well, â seems to be uncertain. It is to be found in nearly all temperate climates. In the United States there are several indigenous varieties, found mostly in lowlands near wooded districts, or in swamps. The leaves of some are composed of several small leaflets arranged opposite each other along a central stem which is terminated by one a little superior in size, in others the foliage is entire. The flowers of the wild species are mostly purple, white or rose. The root of the Vale- riana edulis is said to be cooked and eaten by the Indians. It is from the Valeriana officinalis that the extract used in medicine is obtained. It is useful chiefly in nervous aflfections, though possessing tonic, febri- fugal and anti-spasmodic properties.. ©yigittg Jbpnsiibtt. T â PVEVOTED, anxious, generous, void of guile, And with her whole heart's welcome in her smile. âMrs. Norton. HERE are some hearts like wells, green-mossed And there are some like springs, that bubbling As ever summer saw; [and deep To follow dusty ways, [burst' And cool their water is â yea, cool and sweet; But you must come to draw. They hoard not, yet they rest in calm content. And not unsought will give; They can be quiet with their wealth unspent, So self-contained they li^e. And run with offered cup to quench his thirst Where the tired traveler strays; That never ask the meadows if they want V/hat is their joy to give; Unasked, their li'es to other life they grant. So s