Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets: Or, A Collection of Above 500 Useful Receipts on a Variety of SubjectsYoung, Daniel
Science
Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets: Or, A Collection of Above 500 Useful Receipts on a Variety of Subjects
Young, Daniel
Formulas, recipes, etc.; Science -- Methodology
Almond, flowering--Concealed love.
Althea, Frutex--I am deeply in love.
Amaranth--Immortality, or piety.
Anemone--Fading hope.
Arbor-Vitae--Unchanging friendship.
Auricula, Scarlet--Pride. You are proud.
Bachelor's button--Hope in love.
Balm--I long for your society.
Balsamine--Impatience; or, pray come.
Bay Leaf--I change but in dying.
Box--I believe in your constancy.
Buttercup--Riches. You are rich.
Calla Ethiopica--Magnificent beauty.
Carnation--Pride and Beauty.
Camelia Japonica--Surpassing excellence.
Cedar--Think of me.
China Aster--Caprice.
Cypress--Despair, and without hope.
Dahlia--Dignity--I will sustain it.
Daisy--Youthful beauty.
Dandelion--Coquetry, I accuse you of.
Eglantine--I wound to heal.
Forget-me-not--True love for ever.
Fox-glove--Insincerity. You are false.
Geranium--Gentility and elegance.
Gilly-Flower--Thou art fair.
Golden Rod--Encouragement. You will succeed.
Grass--Submission.
Heart's Ease--Love in idleness.
Heliotrope--Devotion. Let us pray for each other.
Hellebore--Calumny. You have listened.
Hollyhock--Ambition. I seek glory.
Honeysuckle--Dost thou love me?
Houstonia--Content ever with thee.
Hyacinth, Purple--Sorrow. I am sad.
Hydrangea--Heartlessness.
Ivy--Wedded Love. We are happy.
Jasmine, White--I desire a return of my affection.
Larkspur--Haughtiness.
Laurel--Ambition. I will win.
Laurustinus--A token. Pray remember.
Lavender--Acknowledgment.
Lilac--Fastidiousness.
Lily, White--Purity and beauty.
Magnolia--You are beautiful.
Marigold--Jealousy--I have cause.
Mignionette--I live for thee.
Moss--Patience, or pray wait.
Oak-Leaf--Courage. I will endure.
Passion-Flower--Piety. Trust in God.
Periwinkle--Memory. Never forget.
Pink--Household love. I am at home.
Poppy--Forgetfulness.
Primrose--Neglected merit.
Rose--Love, or I love you.
Rue--Disdain. Go: never return.
Saffron--Marriage--when?
Snow-drop--Faithful in adversity.
Thyme--Thriftiness. I am diligent.
Tulip--Beautiful eyes. Look on me.
Violet--I dream of thee.
Willow--Forsaken--never more.
Wheat--Prosperity--I wish thee.
Yew--Penitence. I am sorry.
567. FRENCH POLISH FOR BOOTS, &c.
Logwood chips, half a pound; glue, quarter of an ounce; soft soap,
quarter of an ounce; isinglass, quarter of an ounce; boil these
ingredients in two pints of vinegar and one of water, during ten
minutes after ebulition, then strain the liquid. When cold it is
fit for use. To apply the French polish, the dirt must be washed
from the boots, &c.; when these are quite dry, the liquid polish
is put on with a bit of sponge.
568. AN ILLUMINOUS BOTTLE
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