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FLOWERS OF THE MOUNTAIN. 



the most brilliant colours the bright green carpet of those cold 

 regions ; the bright yellow or orange of the Composite ; the blue of 

 the Phyteumas, of the Larkspurs, and the Campanulas; the rose of 

 the Carnations and the Centaureas; the intense purple of the Ranun- 

 culuses (Nigrttettce). In the most arid localities we admire the azure 



1. Fir, with bearded Usnea. 2. Great Yellow Gentian. 3. Martagon, or Turk's Cap Lily. 



flowers of the little Gentianellas and the white blossoms of the Saxi- 

 frages ; their presence, under such conditions, filling our souls with 

 wonder, and stimulating our hearts to praise their divine Creator. 



" And with childlike, credulous affection. 



We behold their tender buds expand 

 Emblems of our own great resurrection, 

 Emblems of the bright and better land."* 



* Longfellow, " Poetical Works." 



