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... plant over the affections still existed in this country . Belief in this plant is as old as history . Leah , the neglected wife of Jacob , doubtless intended to influence her husband by the use of it , whilst Rachel procured the plant ...
... plant over the affections still existed in this country . Belief in this plant is as old as history . Leah , the neglected wife of Jacob , doubtless intended to influence her husband by the use of it , whilst Rachel procured the plant ...
Page 124
... plant was also regarded as a symbol of the resurrection . The use of mistletoe along with holly is probably due to the notion that in winter the fairies took shelter under its leaves , and that they pro- tected all who sheltered the plant ...
... plant was also regarded as a symbol of the resurrection . The use of mistletoe along with holly is probably due to the notion that in winter the fairies took shelter under its leaves , and that they pro- tected all who sheltered the plant ...
Page 125
... plant of great virtue for the cure of fevers . When used as a divining rod , the rod , if it were cut on St. John's Day or Good Friday , would be certain to be a ... plant were trained round the garden SUPERSTITIONS CONCERNING PLANTS . 125.
... plant of great virtue for the cure of fevers . When used as a divining rod , the rod , if it were cut on St. John's Day or Good Friday , would be certain to be a ... plant were trained round the garden SUPERSTITIONS CONCERNING PLANTS . 125.
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