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BOOK I.  (Crest of stout Britons,) and inhances thence The Price of her celestial Scent: The Gourd, And thirsty Cucumer, when they perceive Th' approaching Olive, with Resentment fly Her fatty Fibres, and with Tendrils creep Diverse, detesting Contact; whilst the Fig Contemns not Rue, nor Sage's humble Leaf, Close neighbouring: The Herefordian Plant Caresses freely the contiguous Peach, Hazel, and weight-resisting Palm, and likes T' approach the Quince, and th' Elder's pithy Stem; Uneasie, seated by funereal Yeugh, Or Walnut, (whose malignant Touch impairs All generous Fruits), or near the bitter Dews Of Cherries. Therefore, weigh the Habits well Of Plants, how they associate best, nor let Ill Neighbourhood corrupt thy hopeful Graffs. Rh