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sweet sap it possesses in such abundance, from 

 which Maple sugar is made. In this class are 

 the heaths, with which the poor of Scotland 

 make their beds ; the Merzereon, whose honey- 

 ed flowers are among the first to regale the 

 bees in spring ; and the Rosebay Willow-herb, 

 an exceedingly gay flowering shrub. There 

 are many berries too, pleasant both to sight and 

 taste, the Bilberry, and Cranberry. The Tree 

 Primrose, a genus peculiar to our continent, of 

 which, in the United States, are many splendid 

 and curious species : the flowers are all either 

 yellow or white, and open only in the evening 

 after sun-set. The Fuchsia Ladies Ear-drops, 

 belongs here, as does the Herb Paris, often called 

 in England, Tine Love, or one berry, from its 

 single green blossom and black berry growing 

 in the centre of four verdant leaves. But I have 

 said enough to give you a concise idea of the 

 class, and will hear your song. 



L. SONG OF THE OCTANDRIAN TRIBES. 



Like bold Robin Hood and his merry men, 

 In the good green wood 'tis our joy to roam, 



We deepen the shade of the forest glen, 

 And our branches we wave round the peasant's home. 



