178 MOUNTAIN ASH. — CHESTNUT. 



THE MOUNTAIN ASH. 



This elegant tree seems to have been selected as the 

 emblem of prudence, from its foliage being withheld until 

 the equinoctial winds have ceased to commit their devas- 

 tations. 



The mountain ash, whose flower-fill'd boughs 



Spread like a cloud at noon ; 

 Whose shadow is a haunted place 



For the sweet airs of June. 



I wreathed amid thy hair 



Its berries, like the coral crown 



That the sea-maidens wear. 



L. E. L. 



THE CHESTNUT TREE. 



This tree affords a wholesome nourishment to the inha- 

 bitants of many countries. It was of more importance in 

 former days, and the roasting of these nuts is mentioned by 

 poets whose verses will ever be admired, however time may 

 change our customs. 



New cheese and chestnuts are our country fare, 

 With mellow apples for your welcome cheer. 



virgil's pastorals. 



