Linnæus.
Charles Linnæus was born at Smolande in 1707, and died at Upsal in 1778. The most celebrated botanist of the eighteenth century. His eminent talents introduced him to the notice of his sovereign, Gustavus III. who relieved him from poverty and embarrassment, and protected him till his death. Linnæus presided over the gardens of the University of Upsal for forty years, where a magnificent monument is erected to his memory.
Hortensia, or Hydranger.
The Hortensia, so called by Commerson in compliment to Hortense le Pante, is one of the handsomest, as well as most lasting plant. Passing by different shades from white to green, till it becomes the fine bright lilac which takes its name; to this again succeeds the white and green tints. This beautiful plant is originally from China and Japan. Its Botanical name is Hortensia mutabilis, from the variety of its colours.
Filial Affection.
I know not if my mother’s eyes
Would find me changed in slighter things;
I’ve wandered beneath many skies,