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The Floral King. IgI
to benefit by the influence of the country air.
Shortly afterwards, he and his wife celebrated the
a5th anniversary of their marriage, which also in
Sweden is called a silver-wedding, and is a festival
particularly observed by all old friends of the house.
At this same event was also celebrated the
marriage of his eldest daughter.
"Before the end of the summer he was so far
restored that he could resume his usual avocations,
but his accustomed health and vigour he never
__ regained; and in 1770 he was again dangerously ill,
as his diary relates, but at last was again restored.
In his diary, Linnzus has given the following brief
characteristic description of himself: ‘‘ Linnzus was
not tall, nor little, thin, brown eyed, lithe, quick,
walked fast, did everything promptly, could not bear
tardy people, was sensitive, easily affected, worked
continuously, and could not spare himself. He
appreciated good eating and drinking, but was never
extravagant in either. He did not care much for
his appearance, but always thought that the man
ought to adorn the dress, not vicé versa. Consistorial
business was neither his pleasure, nor his work, for
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