PASSION-FLOWER. 



The Passion-flower derives its name from a superstitious 

 idea that all the instruments of the Saviour's passion are 

 represented in it. 



Most of the Passion-flowers are natives of the hottest 

 parts of America, and require a stove in more northern 

 latitudes. It is a beautiful genus. The rose-coloured 

 Passion-flower is a native of Virginia, and is the species 

 which was first known in Europe. It has since been, in 

 a great measure, superseded by the blue Passion-flower, 

 which is hardy enough to flower in the open air, and 

 makes an elegant tapestry for an unsightly wall. The 

 leaves of this, in the autumn, are of the most brilliant 

 crimson ; and, when the sun is shining upon them, seem 

 to transport one to the gardens of Pluto. 



THE PASSION-FLOWER. 



BARTO>\ 



We roam the seas — give new-found isles 

 Some King's or Conqueror's name; 



We rear on earth triumphal piles, 

 As meeds of earthly fame. 



Then may not one poor flow'ret's bloom 



The holier memory share. 



Of him who, to avert our doom. 



Vouchsafed our sins to bear. 



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