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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 . 



