290 FREAKS OF PLANT LIFE. 



ture, and other causes, as demonstrated in preceding 

 chapters ; so also there are movements which are de- 

 pendent upon the slightest variation in the humidity 

 of the surrounding atmosphere. The further we 

 investigate the phenomena of plant-life, the more do 

 we become assured that, if there is not " a soul in 

 every leaf," there is at least a marvellous adaptation 

 of the parts, like a well-ordered machine, in order to 

 secure definite and essential results. 



In all places, then, and in all seasons, 

 Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, 



Teaching us, by most persuasive reasons, 

 How akin they are to human things. 



And with child-like, credulous affection, 



We behold their tender buds expand : 

 Emblems of our own great resurrection ; 



Emblems of the bright and better land. 



