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... flowers is curious even if it may not be generally endorsed . Of all odoriferous and sweet - smelling simples , nay of all herbs and flowers whatsoever , the difference consisteth in the colour , the smell and the juice . And note this ...
... flowers is curious even if it may not be generally endorsed . Of all odoriferous and sweet - smelling simples , nay of all herbs and flowers whatsoever , the difference consisteth in the colour , the smell and the juice . And note this ...
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... flowers ; there are flowers on those lawns of almost black green which make one feel that living water is near ; there are flowers among all the leaves , flowers on the carpets , flowers everywhere . Multicoloured birds fly in the trees ...
... flowers ; there are flowers on those lawns of almost black green which make one feel that living water is near ; there are flowers among all the leaves , flowers on the carpets , flowers everywhere . Multicoloured birds fly in the trees ...
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... flowers ' and foreign , or out- landish ' flowers . The first we should recognize among such familiar varieties as primroses , cowslips , rose campions ( Bristow or None - such ) , bachelor's buttons ( marsh marigolds ) , snapdragons ...
... flowers ' and foreign , or out- landish ' flowers . The first we should recognize among such familiar varieties as primroses , cowslips , rose campions ( Bristow or None - such ) , bachelor's buttons ( marsh marigolds ) , snapdragons ...
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