156 A BOOK ABOUT THE GARDEN. 



There yet remains to be mentioned, and that with 

 thankful praise, the most gracious and precious attri- 

 bute of these bright vernal flowers they can be 

 multiplied quickly and abundantly, and they scarcely 

 need any cultural care. Many of them cover the 

 ground with wonderful rapidity, and send out roots as 

 they spread. Thus they are propagated readily by 

 division, and most of them by* cuttings and by seed 

 also. They are just as beautiful and enjoyable in 

 single plants by the cottage-door as in masses nigh 

 the mansions of the rich. Like all the best gifts of 

 our merciful Father, they arc for all. They demand 

 neither money nor time. All they ask is, that we will 

 look on them and love them with 



" Pure eyes and Christian hearts." 



You know, my friends, Mr. Clriswick resumed, 

 after one of those pauses which were made in our 

 readings, not only for the refreshment of the reader 

 himself, but that the other members of our small 

 society might converse upon the subject of his lecture 

 you know that I have a brother, who is a hunts- 

 man ; and, as I hear from those who have seen him 

 in the field, and as I read in the Field itself, a very 

 good huntsman too. Well, we had the other day a 

 grand debate, which of us had the most difficult place 

 to fill. " To deserve the name of a huntsman," says 

 brother Will, " you must have a brave heart in a 

 strong body, and a clear head in your velvet cap. 

 You must know the natural history, character, 

 habits, and capabilities of the three most intelligent 



