She plays an Hydra upon the Emperor, that is full as good as the Gorgon: O that I had the fruitful heads of Hydra, That one might bourgeon where another fell!
"The Works Of John Dryden, Vol. 7 (of 18) The Duke of Guise; Albion and Albanius; Don Sebastian"
John Dryden
This was an island of surprises, and when, three days after this, Reginald, accompanied by Hall and Dickson, went over the mountains, they marvelled to find that the incessant downpour of rain had entirely washed the ashes from the valley, and that it was once more smiling green with bud and bourgeon.
"Annie o' the Banks o' Dee"
Gordon Stables
In one respect Bourges is like the town of Amiens, in that nearly all its architectural beauty is centred in the cathedral and seems to have been content to bourgeon and blossom there.
"Stained Glass Tours in France"
Charles Hitchcock Sherrill