FLORAL DIRECTORY._The Every-day Book and Table Book, v. 1 (of 3) or Everlasting Calendar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

Nestflowered Heath. _Erica nidiflora._

Dedicated to _St. Nicholas_.

[Illustration: WINTER.]

Hoary, and dim, and bare, and shivering,

Like a poor almsman comes the aged Year,

With kind “God save you all, good gentlefolks!”

Heap on fresh fuel, make a blazing fire,

Bring out the cup of kindness, spread the board,

And gladden Winter with our cheerfulness!

Wassail!--To you, and yours, and all!--All health!

[403] Audley’s Companion to the Almanac.

[404] Ribadeneira.

[405] Rev. Mr. Cole; see Gentleman’s Magazine.

[406] Processionale ad usum insignit et preclare Ecclesie Sarum,

Rothomagi, 1556, 4to.

[407] Hone on Ancient Mysteries.

~December 7.~

_St. Ambrose_, A. D. 397. _St. Fara_, Abbess, A. D. 655.

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