But scandal is a plant that needs no root in the earth; like the houseleek, it can thrive upon air; and those who separate themselves the most entirely from the world are apt, for that very reason, to receive the larger share of its attention.

Sumachs and Cornel-bushes have usurped the place of the exotic shrubbery in the old garden; and the only ancient companions of the Poplars, now remaining, are here and there a straggling Lilac or Currant-bush, a tuft of Houseleek, and perhaps, under the shelter of some dilapidated wall, the White Star of Bethlehem is seen meekly glowing in the rude society of the wild-flowers.

Why does he let the houseleek remain on the roof; why trim and encourage the thick growth of ivy that clothes the chimney?

The mats used for covering the frames in frosty weather should be made to fit the top, and not hang over the sides. Houseleek.

This is a very thick-leaved juicy plant, not unlike the houseleeks.