CORN-FLAG: A genus of the monogynia monogynia order, belonging to the triandria clas of plants; and in the natural method ranking under the fifth order, Enatea. The corolla is sepapartite, and ringent; the stamens ascending and bending upwards. There are 10 species, of which the most remarkable is the communis, or common gladiolus. This hath a round, compressed, tuberous root; long sword-shaped leaves; an erect flower-stalk, two or three feet high; the top garnished with several pretty large flowers of a red or white colour, having each six petals. They appear in May and June, and are succeeded by plenty of seed in August. The plants are very hardy, and will thrive in any soil or situation. They are propagated by offsets from the roots.

GLAIR of eggs, is the same as the white of eggs, and is used as a varnish for preserving paintings. For this purpose it is beat to an unctuous consistence, and commonly mixed with a little brandy or spirit of wine, to make it work more freely, and with a lump of sugar to give it body and prevent its cracking: and then spread over the picture or painting with a brush.