"We have a mist and a gentle rain and lots of black umbrellas to give you the flavor of a London scene, " said Robin Heller, co-owner of the Flowers by David, the Langhorne, Pa.

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If I'm being honest, I've never found persimmons, or lemongrass, or a gentle spring rain, in a glass of liquor.

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James Anderson's knee would benefit from another couple of days rest and while Paul Collingwood needs a fitness test before the match, the turn of speed he showed when the rain hit the ground during his gentle loosener looked promising.

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