Beans
Scattering the flowers is thought to placate demons in many countries particularly in the Far East, being associated with death and the spirits of the dead. If one bean in a row should come up white instead of green, an English tradition associates this occurrence with death, and in the south west it was once believed that 3 May was the best time to plant kidney beans to ensure a successful crop.

Blackberries
Although thought to be associated with alleviating several illnesses such as whooping cough, boils and rheumatism, t his fruit has over time become associated with the Devil in France and England. In France it was thought that the colour of the fruit resulted from when the Devil spat on it, whilst in England it was thought that picking fruit after 11 October (Olde Michaelmas Day) would bring bad luck as the Devil was believed to have fallen into a thicket and had left a curse on the thorns which had hurt him.

Cabbage
Thought to be an omen of good luck, particularly if a 'double' is found growing in the garden (a double being a cabbage that has two shoots from a single root).

Daffodil
Avoid taking a single flower into the house as it will bring bad luck - always have a bunch to ensure happiness. In Wales finding the first daffodil of Spring is expected to bring more gold than silver to your life and home during the following 12 months.

Dill
Said to be used heavily in the Middle Ages in witchcraft and magic spells although it was also known for providing a good night's sleep if taken in tea just before bedtime. It has fine feathery green leaves and tiny yellow flowers. It can be used to sweeten the breath.

Grass
To see a cat or a dog eating grass to soothe and aid the digestion of food is seen to indicate that rain is on the way so grab your brolly.

Honeysuckle
It was believed that a wedding would soon occur if this plant was brought into a house whilst placing the flower in a female's bedroom was reputed to encourage erotic dreams.

Japonica Berries
Also known by English country folk as 'Forbidden Fruit' as they are believed to have been the original fruit presented to Eve by the Devil in the Garden of Eden. So eat the jam but beware of the consequences.

Lilac
Reputed to be a flower that normally indicates an ill omen hence the name 'drowsy-scented flower'. The white varieties were thought to be the worst, and should not be given to the sick or taken into a house. The only exception to the rule was the rare five-petalled variety.

Marigolds
In the West country of England these flowers are known as 'The Drunkards' due their reputation for turning people into alcoholics when the flowers are picked or even looked at for any length of time. The Welsh traditionally believed the flower could be used as a weather omen. If the flowers were not open early in the morning a storm was on the way. Used as a love charm, in wedding garlands and posies, it was also believed that rubbing the flower head on a wasp or bee sting would alleviate any pain.

Nutmeg
Said be lucky if carried personally to help those unfortunate to suffer with boils or rheumatism.

Orange
A very lucky fruit it seems when exchanged between boys and girls as it will encourage a love attachment, whilst orange blossom at a wedding was thought to bring good luck to the happy couple. The orange is also traditionally attached with fertility.

Pansies
Avoid picking these when you're in the middle of enjoying fine weather or the rain will soon return according to tradition.

Peach
To place a sprig of orange blossom over your front door would serve to keep evil spirits away according to ancient Chinese folklore.

Peas
Don't be disappointed if you find only one pea in a pea pod next time you're preparing a meal as it symbolises good fortune. Discovering one with nine peas in also allows you the opportunity to make a wish once you have thrown one of the pease over your right shoulder. Good luck.

Red Hot Poker
If this plant flowers twice a year it is said that a death will occur in the household.

St. John's Wort
In order to avoid having the flowers picked it was believed that this plant could move about! Hanging bunches of these flowers though once caught would ward off evil spirits if placed above a door. It is a golden flower and was the emblem of the sun god in pagan times (particularly at Midsummer). Originally known as the 'sun god's flower' the Christians dedicated Midsummer to St. John the Baptist and renamed the plant St. John's Wort.

Weeds
It is said that weeds were given to man by God because Adam disobeyed Him in the Garden of Eden, so that no amount of effort will remove them from the earth.

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There's so much comedy on television.
Does that cause comedy in the streets?

Thanks Caerr. I think I will run out and get a bunch of honeysuckles.