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THE BLUE PIMPERNEL. 



beautiful are its pale-rose blossoms and tiny clusters of 

 leaves. As its name indicates, it is found only in marshy 

 localities. 



The blue pimpernel (Anagallis ceruled), though not a native 

 of England, is found occasionally. It is described as growing 

 in beautiful little tufts about the hills of Madeira, and enliven- 

 ing them by its cheerful colour, which may bear comparison 

 with the azure of the sky. 



FIG. 60." The Wheat-field, with its mass of emerald waves." 



And here we will take leave of the wheat-field, with its 

 mass of emerald waves, now beginning to wear a golden glory 

 on their crests, as they ripple in the genial sunshine. 



