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single glance. The name of Basil, however, 
is derived from a Greek word, signifying royal, 
a term indicating the excellence of this fra¬ 
grant plant. 
Heart unacquainted with Love, White Rosebud. 
Before the breath of Love had animated the 
world, all roses were white and all female 
hearts insensible. 
Hermitage, Milkwort. This pretty plant, which 
grows to the height of a foot, never loses its 
leaves, which resemble those of box. The 
hermits, who formerly dwelt on elevated 
places, planted it around their habitations. 
The ancients regarded this plant as favourable 
to cattle, and thought that it caused them to 
yield a great deal of milk, as is expressed by 
its Greek name, Polygala. 
Hidden Merit, Coriander. Fresh Coriander 
has an intolerable smell, as its Greek name, 
Koris, a bug, implies: yet its aromatic seeds 
are in request with cooks and confectioners, 
who often use it to flavour pastry and made 
dishes. 
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