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her head with stately pride to those who love her, and 

 gladdens them with refreshing perfume. 



This docile child Burbank calls " Fragrance," and de- 

 lights in the great profusion of her blooms. 



This society is now a happy company, shedding refining 

 and elevating influence everywhere. And oh, how gently 

 the work of training was done ! No harsh treatment, but 

 kindly care and earnest sympathy, guiding Nature into 

 right paths, as a tender parent guides the footsteps of a 

 little child. 



CHAPTER XXII 

 THE LITTLE IMMIGRANTS 



Six little immigrants from across the wide ocean com- 

 ing to 



"The land of the free 

 And the home of the brave." 



They came on the long journey, half around the globe, 

 to be educated in the plant school. 



Oh, how tired, thirsty, and cramped they were after 

 such a long journey, closely packed in a tightly sealed tin 

 box. It was hoped that they would sleep all the way, 

 just as many plants do during the cold winter months; 

 so probably they knew little of the experiences of the 

 journey. 



