WILD FLOWERS pink 



throughout our area, flowering in its second year, 

 from July to November. 



We have also a much taller species, A. Lappa, 

 growing from four to ten feet in height. It is not so 

 common, and its range is more restricted. The leaf 

 stems are deeply grooved and not hollow. 



And buttercups are coming, 



And scarlet columbine, 

 And in the sunny meadows 



The dandelions shine. 



And just as many daisies 



As their soft hands can hold 

 The little ones may gather, 



All fair in white and gold. 



Here blows the warm red clover, 



There peeps the violet blue; 

 Oh happy little children! 



God made them all for you. 



Celia Thaxter. 



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