I have in my possession an emerald, measuring just over an inch. It is rough and uncut, so its value is small, and not worth the trouble of breaking into my home to pinch (burglars, take note). It is an attractive green, as one might expect, though it looks especially pretty, rough though it is, when rays of sunlight pass through.
Tom Knight on the Our House Plants site describes Jasmine, which, he claims:
…rivals the Hyacinth in the smelly stakes, coming second in the beauty contest, but winning first place for longevity in the home. The Hyacinth is a temporary guest at best, but the Jasmine will be happy in your home all year if the conditions and care provided is right.
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