There were a few wild flowers left, and long trails of clematis wandering about; shining bitter-sweet, green chestnut burrs in clusters, the long, fringy blossoms in yellow brown still holding on to some of them.
"In Wild Rose Time"
Amanda M. Douglas
Allen's white shirts grew fringy at the edges with fatigue-duty, and his large hands were furry at the fingers with much soap.
"Not Pretty, But Precious"
John Hay, et al.
"'I should think so,' said Uncle Gee, kissing her, 'a very useful one too; you shall help with the fine fringy tail!
"Tales of the Toys, Told by Themselves"
Frances Freeling Broderip