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TV ar, Milfoil, or Yarrow. 
Achilles, whose name this plant bears in botany, used it to 
heal the wounds of Telephus. 
Warmth of feeling, Peppermint. 
Proserpina surprised Menthe in the arms of Pluto, and, 
justly irritated, changed her to a plant, whose double savor 
seems to contain the chill of fear and the warmth of love. 
Weakness, Mush Plant. 
Wealth, Wheat. See p. 55. 
Welcome, Trailing Arbutus, Mayflower, or Ground Laurel. 
“ Art thou not dearer in Spring’s first prime 
Than the fairest rose of the Summer time ? ” 
“ A charm hast thou no forest flower can boast, 
Thou little beaming herald of the Spring! 
How thrilled thy smile when on our rock-bound coast 
The wearied pilgrims found thee blossoming 1 
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