

single glance. The name of Basil, however, 
is derived froma Greek word, signifying royal, 
a term indicating the excellence of this fra- 
grant plant. 
HEART UNACQUAINTED WITH LOovE, White Rose- 
bud. Before the breath of Love had ani- 
mated the world, all roses were white and 
all female hearts insensible. 
Hermirace, 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 plantas favourable 
to cattle, and thought that it caused them 
to yield a great deal of milk, as is expressed 
by its Greek name, Polygala. 
Hippen Merrt, 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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