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PATIENCE. 
REDSHANKS $ OR PATIENCE DOCK. 
Tus has been made the emblem of patience 
because of its name. It is often substituted in 
Lancashire for greens; and in the north of 
England, where it is known by the name of 
Easter giant, its young shoots were formerly 
eaten in herb puddings. 
PEACE. 
OLIVE BRANCHES, 
To thee the heavens, in thy nativity, 
Adjudged an olive branch, and laurel crown, 
As likely to be blest in peace and war. 
SHAKSPEARE, 
Tus tree has been celebrated in all ages ag 
the bounteous gift of heaven,and as the emblem 
of peace and plenty. Peace—wisdom—concord 
—clemency—joy—and the graces have ever 
been crowned with olive. 
The dove sent out of the ark by Noah to 
ascertain if the waters were assuaged, réturned 
bearing a branch of olive asa symbol of that 
rest which heaven was about to restore to the 
earth. 












