The acanthus-leaf is the most frequently usedfoliage in ornamental art. It was tirst used by theGreeks ; a particular variety, called the Acanthusspinosus^ or prickly acanthus, being employed, aplant much resembling the larger varieties of thethistle, in its sharp edgings or margin of the leaf.…
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