Evening Primrose. _Oenothera biennis._
Dedicated to _St. Elizabeth_.
~July 9.~
_St. Ephrem_ of Edessa, A. D. 378. _The Martyrs of Gorcum_, A. D.
1572. _St. Everildis._
_Health._
In hot weather walk slowly, and as much as possible in the shade.
When fatigued recline on a sofa, and avoid all drafts.
Eat sparingly of meat, and indeed of every thing.
Especially shun unripe fruits, and be moderate with cherries.
Strawberries may be safely indulged in; with a little cream and bread
they make a delightful supper, an hour or two before retiring to rest.
If the frame be weakened by excessive heat, a table spoonfull of the
best brandy, thrown into a tumbler of spring water, becomes a cooling
restorative; otherwise spirits should not be touched.
Spring water, with a toast in it, is the best drink.
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