CONVERSATION VII. 



Uncle Philip describes to the Children the 

 virtues of Beech-nuts, and of Ash-trees ; 

 also of the Mulberry-tree, on the Leaves of 

 which Silk-worms feed ; he tells them a 

 Story, too, of a Poet, and how Willows were 

 first brought into England by means of a 

 Basket of Figs. 



" How do you do, Uncle Philip ? We have 

 come to hear you tell us something more about 

 the trees, if you are at leisure to talk to us." 



" Very well, boys ; you know I am always 

 glad to see you. You have been nutting? 

 I see ; here are hazel-nuts, and chestnuts, and 

 black walnuts ; and what are those you have 

 in the basket ?" 



" Beech-nuts, Uncle Philip." 



" Oh, beech-nuts are they ! well then, sit 

 down and eat them, and I'll tell you some- 

 thing about the trees on which they grow. 



