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PRETENSION. 
PRESAGE. 
SMALL CAPE MARIGOLD. 
The French have named this flower souci 
pluviatile, and in England it is distinguished 
by the name of pluvialis, because of its 
flowers closing on the approach of rain. It 
constantly opens at seven o’clock in the 
morning, and remains so until four p. m., if 
the weather be dry. If it does not open, or 
if it close before the usual hour, we may be 
sure that there will be rain ere nightfall. 
PRETENSION. 
WILLOW HERB. 
This beautiful plant, which flourishes by 
the water’s side, seems to take pleasure in 
admiring itself in the crystal stream. For 
this reason it is compared to a vain woman, 
proud of her own charms. Mr. Loudon 
says that it is a thriving plant, and will grow 
anywhere, under the drip of trees, and in 
smoky cities, parks, &c., and is very showy 
when in flower. 
