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land and France than in any otlicr country. In 

 France it is called Epilohe a cjn, Osier Fleurl, and 

 Lauricr Saint Anfoinc ; and as St. Anthony was 

 the founder of monastic institutions, we have made 

 his favourite plant the emblem of celibacy. 



The French Willow prospers best in a moist soil, 

 and it will succeed in shady situations. It is so 

 easily propagated from the runners that it is unne- 

 cessary to raise it from seed ; the only art required 

 in its cultivation is to keep the roots within due 

 bounds. This plant would be a great ornament to 

 our hedgerows, where we hope to see it flourishing, 

 in order that it may more frequently fall under the 

 notice of modern poets, for it appears to have 

 been hitherto entirely neglected by the bards of our 

 country. 



