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DICTIONARY OF THE 
Platonic love, Locust. See p. 52. 
Pleasantry, Balm Mint, or Lemon Balm. 
An infusion of it tends to exhilarate. 
Poetry, Eglantine. See p. 45. 
Power, Crown Imperial. 
Preference, Apple Blossom. 
Presage, Rainy Marigold. 
This flower, in dry weather, opens at seven and closes at 
four. If it does not open, or closes before its hour, it is 
considered a sure sign of rain. 
Presumption, Snapdragon. 
Pretension, Willow Herb. 
This pretty plant seems to take delight in viewing itself 
in the water ; like a pretentious woman enamoured of her 
own charms. 
Pride, Amaryllis. 
Gardeners call this beautiful plant proud, because it often 
refuses to flower under careful culture. The name of these 
plants is derived from a Greek verb signifying to shine. 
Privation, Indian Plum, or Myrobolan. 
The fruit has the color and look of a fine cherry, but 
contains only an insipid, sickening juice. Even the birds 
refuse to eat them. 
Profit, Cabbage. 
Prohibition, Privet, or Prim. See p. 31. 
