2l6 EYE SPY 
as our antique philosopher above quoted, to our 
unbounded satisfaction. If, for instance, this one 
extra leaflet brings such assurance of " good 
things " to come, what shall be said of a leaf with 
five or six leaflets yes, seven, or perhaps eight 
I might even add nine a veritable little green 
rose of clover leaves, all on one stem, a stem 
which is sometimes plainly composite, of two or 
three adherent stems ? All of these exuberant 
forms are to be found with diligent search, and 
often in the same close vicinity. Nor are these 
all the varied freaks which the plant will disclose 
for the seeking. Perhaps you may chance upon 
that four-leaved variety in which the extra leaflet 
stands upright in the midst of the three, and is 
transformed into a tapering cup. These elfin 
goblets are not exceedingly rare. Occasionally 
we may chance to find two of these supported by 
one or two perfect leaflets at the base. Or, if we 
are especially fortunate, our " good health " may 
be offered in three of the tiny beakers, not mere 
apparent cups, but with the edges of the goblets 
completely united, and which might be filled to 
the brim with dew. 
A collection of the natural whims of the clover, 
both red and white, would make an interesting 
leaflet in our herbarium. In the hands of the 
floriculturist who should cultivate these eccen- 
tricities most remarkable varieties of clover might 
