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FLORAL EMBLEMS. 
GRACE, OR PURIFICATION. 
Rue .—Ruta graveolens. 
- “ Bow, and sue for grace 
With suppliant knee.” 
Milton. 
- “ Reverend sirs, 
For you there’s rosemary and rue ; these keep 
Seeming and savory all the winter long : 
Grace and remembrance be to you both.” 
Shakspeare. 
This plant was formerly called Herb of 
Grace, from its being used to sprinkle holy 
water. 
“ Here did she drop a tear; here in this place. 
I’ll set a bank of rue, sour herb of grace.” 
