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the decoration of their doors and apartments, as well as 

 their persons. SM. It is the Lucken-gowan of ALLAN 

 RAMSAY,- 



" We'll pou the daisies on the green, 



The lucken-gowans frae the bog; 

 Between hands now and then we'll leen, 



And sport upon the velvet fog." 



167. CALTHA. 



1. C. palustris, smooth ; stem erect ; leaves heart-shaped, 

 rounded, crenate ; flowers large, yellow. Marsh Marigold. 

 Hab. Marshes and boggy places. May, June. "2/ 



The flower-buds preserved in salted vinegar, are a good sub- 

 stitute for capers. 



