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Poetry , Eglantine. The Eglantine is the poet’s 
flower. In the Floral Gaines it was the prize 
for the best composition on the charms of study 
and eloquence. 
Power , Crown Imperial. The Crown Imperial, 
which belongs to the family of the lilies, 
grows to the height of two or three feet. The 
flowers are formed by a circle of tulip-shaped 
corollas, turned downwards, which have the 
appearance of so many gay bells, the stigma 
answering for the clapper; the whole being 
crowned by a coma, or tuft of green leaves, 
which gives to it a singular and agreeable 
effect. Each pf the bells contains some drops 
of water, which adhere to the bottom of the 
corolla till it withers : the foot-stalks of the 
flowers then raise themselves to ripen the 
seed. 
Prediction , Prophetic Marigold. This species 
of Marigold opens regularly at seven o’clock 
and remains open till four, if the weather is 
dry : if it does not open, or if it closes before 
its accustomed hour, you may be sure that 
there will be rain during the day. 
Preference, Apple Blossom. A handsome flower, 
