From a handmaiden came its name, snowy petals enbosom her grave. Jasmine, also called Su Xin, was brought in f…
From a handmaiden came its name, snowy petals enbosom her grave. Jasmine, also called Su Xin, was brought in from the Western Regions by Lu Jia back in the Han dynasty. Its snowy blossom and captivating fragrance make it uniquely elegant. "On Gardening" commended: 'Its blossom is shaped like dwarf cherries, but is more fragrant and vibrant. Unmatched in autumn flowers.' Apparently, Jasmine's fragrance is peerless. "Curiosities in the Southern Lands" also mentioned: 'First brought in by foreign ships, its fragrance preceded the vessels by hundreds of steps'. As the saying goes, 'The subtle fragrance of jasmine, like scattered jade flowing with elegance, possesses a natural charm all its own.'